The Broadway Flyer: June 2025
Good evening, everyone!
We hope this message finds you well and that your summer modeling projects are off to a great start.
Welcome to the June 2025 edition of The Broadway Flyer — your monthly roundup of all things Broadway Limited! This month, we’ve got exciting updates to share, including production news, fast-approaching order deadlines for some highly anticipated projects, answers to your most common questions, and a few surprises along the way.
So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into this month’s news!
ORDER DEADLINES! |
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June has brought us several order deadlines! If you have not contacted your dealer to order these models, you should do so ASAP! Placing a pre-order with your dealer is the best way to guarantee you receive the model you desire.
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BLI on the road! |
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Ken Silvestri and Curtis Koch are racking up enough airline miles to start their own loyalty program! Ken's kicking things off this weekend at the N Scale Convention in Kansas City, where he's already having a blast connecting with fellow modelers.
For the rest of this summer, you can catch Curtis and Ken at several shows.
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Project Update: |
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Attention UP Excursion fans!
Looking to expand your heritage fleet with something authentic? Our Union Pacific Power Car #2066 is the ideal addition to your consist — now with upgraded tooling for enhanced realism!
We’ve recently refined this model to better reflect the prototype. Check out the updated renders showcasing the latest improvements, including:
Demand has been incredibly strong — much like our sold-out "Kenefick" run — and we expect these to be fully reserved before production begins. The order deadline is June 30th! Make sure you’ve placed your pre-order through your dealer to guarantee delivery! |
You've been hearing us say this for a while now, but the summer is a busy time for us here at BLI. Here are some updates for several other projects.
Just Delivered – Check Your Dealers For These Models!
- HO PRR B6sb Steam Locos: In Stores Now!
- HO UP Big Boy: In Stores Now!
- HO EMD GP35: Arrived! Most SKUs available, Contact your dealer to order yours!
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HO Heavyweight Passenger Cars:
- Combine-Baggage: Arrived! Enroute to dealers now!
- 5-Car Sets & Business Cars: In transit – tracking towards arrival next week.
In Production
- N Scale SD40-2: ETA late July / early August
- SKUs 9460–9495 still available to order! Contact your dealer!
When is the next announcement?! |
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We have several new product announcements planned for July! While this is our current schedule, please note that dates may still shift slightly.
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New Product Announcements: |
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| We are excited to announce some additional paint schemes coming to our Fox River Theater Car project! |
Track inspection cars have long been a familiar sight on the executive business car fleets of many Class I railroads. Designed to offer a clear view of the tracks they are traveling on while providing premium comfort for railroad executives in theater-style seating, these cars represent both function and prestige on the rails.
In this upcoming production run, we’re introducing a variety of new road names using our highly detailed Union Pacific “Fox River” tooling. These models serve as ideal stand-ins for your HO scale Office Car Special—bringing impressive detail and realism at a more accessible price point.
Additional schemes in this run include:
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Canadian National "Sandford Fleming"
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Illinois Central Black/Silver
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Norfolk Southern "Buena Vista"
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We know many of you have been asking for undecorated versions of these cars, and we are pleased to share those cars are also included in this announcement!
Hurry and get your orders in! The order deadline for these cars is July 30th with an expected delivery of Winter 2025.
Delivery Schedule: |
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Below is our most up to date delivery schedule. Click on the projects below to see the full list of skus.
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In The News:
A fantastic display of pulling power! NSmodeler24 on YouTube showed off two of our first production run of Diecast EMD SD70ACe's. These locomotives hauled live coal loads up his layout's steep grade. Our second production run is arriving later this year! Contact your dealer to get your order in!
A big thanks to our friends at The Steam Channel, who recently reviewed the latest N scale switchers. These units are in stores now and are ready for service!
Conductor's Club Members, don't forget to order! |
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| Attention Conductor's Club members! Now is the time to order your exclusive ES44's in both HO and N scale. In case you missed it, this years club locomotives deadline was extended to June 30th, 2025. |
The paint schemes offered in this run include:
- CSX Western Maryland Heritage Unit #1852
- CSX Georgia Railroad Heritage Unit #1834
- CPKC Golden Beaver Scheme #9375
- CPKC Golden Beaver Scheme #4805
- Union Pacific Pink Ribbon Locomotive #7400
What makes the Conductor's Club great is the opportunity to purchase these locomotives at a members-only price point. Here are the prices of the ES44's.
- HO Scale Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC with Smoke: $199.99
- HO Scale Stealth No-Sound/DCC-Ready: $129.99
- N Scale Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC: $149.99
- N Scale Stealth No-Sound/DCC-Ready: $99.99
Don't forget, we have a Product Suggestion Portal! |
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Before we dive into the Q&A section of this newsletter, we’d like to take a moment to address a question we receive often: “Are you going to make [insert prototype here]?”
The best way for us to evaluate and prioritize future models is through our Product Suggestion Portal. This tool helps us track which locomotives and rolling stock are most requested by the community. The more interest a particular prototype receives, the more likely it is to move up our development list.
Have a suggestion? Submit it through our portal by clicking here! |
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Customer Q&A: |
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The last section of The Broadway Flyer is all about you, our amazing customers! Every month, we reach out through social media and email, inviting you to send in your questions—and you never disappoint. Whether you're curious about upcoming releases, production timelines, or just wondering what’s next, we love hearing from you. We've gathered a fresh batch of questions, and we’re excited to dive in and share some answers straight from the team! Q: "Are Norfolk and Western Class M 4-8-0s on the horizon for announcement in the next five years?" – Ethan on Facebook A: The M class locomotives are on our radar, but we do not have a timeline for when they might be built. This is not a guarantee, but there’s a decent chance they could be produced within the next five years. Q: "Are there any plans on making more logging locomotives? i.e., Heisler, Climax, 2- and 3-truck Shays, Willamettes, etc." – Chase on Facebook A: Given the success of our Class D Shays, we’re definitely interested in exploring other Shay locomotives. However, we haven’t begun any research or design work on additional logging prototypes at this time. Q: "What about, in the near future, an actual CB&Q steam locomotive in HO scale? Like an O5 4-8-4 such as the 5629, 5632, etc." – Wyatt on Facebook A: Several CB&Q locomotives are on our radar! We haven’t started designing any yet, as we’re currently focused on other prototypes already in the pipeline. Q: "Any chance we can see more CSX OCS cars? Most of the cars have had 2–3 schemes during their time on CSX — with the blue and gray from the YN2 days, the solid navy, and now the modern B&O-inspired scheme. I would definitely buy a full train of both the solid navy and modern B&O scheme." – Wade on Facebook A: We currently have plans to build CSX’s "W. Thomas Rice" / Conrail #9 accurately. However, our current focus for theater cars is on the AT&SF/BNSF "William Barstow Strong." As we've said previously, if sales are strong, we will look into offering more road-specific business cars. Q: "After the PRR G5 and PRR S1, what is the next PRR steam project in line? The PRR Q1? PRR N1/N2sa? PRR D-16? PRR F3? Or the PRR A5?" – Joseph on Facebook A: Those are all great suggestions! As of now, none of those locomotives are currently in development, but that is always subject to change based on demand. So far, the G5 has received the most requests, and that's where our current focus lies. Q: "You teased some pretty interesting paint schemes for your next run of heavyweight business cars. When can we expect to see an announcement for these? Will we see even more schemes?" – John on Facebook A: We don’t have an exact date for the next announcement, but our hope is to release it by the end of this year or early next year. Q: "The HO scale Big Boys are already out for delivery. Do y'all expect the UP passenger cars will have the same fate of an early delivery?" – Kenneth on Facebook A: As of now, we don’t expect that to be the case — especially since those cars are all-new tooling. Projects like F-Units, GP35s, and Big Boys require little or no tooling modification, so they’re often production-ready sooner. Newly tooled items typically take more time due to design reviews, samples, and back-and-forth with our factory. Q: "Any plans to release any of those amazing Union Pacific business cars for those of us who model the 50s & 60s?" – Alex on Facebook A: Those cars are definitely possibilities for the future. Right now, we’re focused on the modern-day versions of UP’s business cars and those frequently used in the steam excursion fleet. Q: "Are there plans for a Stealth version of the MILW 261?" – Patrick on Facebook A: At this time, we do not have plans to build the Milwaukee Road S3 Northern. Q: "Is it a possibility to get a blast from the past and get a new run of SD7/9 diesels? I have two Bluelines and they handle and pull like a dream, and I feel they could benefit from Stealth features and more controllable lighting features." – James on Facebook A: We do not have plans for SD7/9 locomotives, as several other manufacturers have already announced them. Q: "Other than the Union Pacific business cars, the upcoming 2066 power car, and the theater car, are you going to match the paint color with the Walthers cars on any other releases? For example, do the new Pennsylvania heavyweight cars match the paint on the Walthers?" – Walter on Facebook A: We are very confident in our PRR paint colors, as we use paint chips provided by the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society. So we don’t plan to match our paint to the Walthers cars. There are other projects where we have matched another manufacturer’s paint, but we can’t share those details just yet. Q: "Are the N scale 3751 Class 4-8-4s still on the to-do list, or are they a victim of tariffs?" – Robert on Facebook A: Yes, they are still on our to-do list. As of now, they are scheduled for delivery in Spring 2026. Q: "Any chance for pre-1900s stuff? Civil War 4-4-0s and 4-6-0s, for example?" – kylenaber on Instagram A: We currently don’t have any plans for pre-1900 equipment. We’re focused on a wide range of other prototypes at the moment. However, if demand increases — especially through our Product Suggestion Portal — we’ll definitely consider it more seriously. Q: "How about announcing/releasing ATSF #62 (Director’s Club Lounge) and ATSF #53 (Mountainair Business Car) side by side, just like you did with the Union Pacific #420 Fox River Theater Car and the #2066 Power Car? I’d love to have both of these for my ’90s era Business Train." – anthony_angelici on Instagram A: Before we decide to design or announce any future ATSF or BNSF business cars, we want to see how the "William Barstow Strong" car performs. If it meets or exceeds our expectations, we’ll explore additional cars. Q: "When will the next Conductor’s Club model be announced, or when can we expect more information about it?" – litobi on Instagram A: We’ve selected our HO scale locomotive, but we’re still finalizing the N scale version. Both will be announced later this year. For context, we announced last year’s model in October 2024. Q: "Any chance to see some Green Bay and Western?" – cold_war_bricks on Instagram A: We can certainly keep Green Bay and Western in mind for future offerings! We’re not opposed to producing smaller road names. Q: "Was there ever a plan to bring to life a batch of the Southern Pacific AC-9 Class in HO and N scale?" – thecrazyrailroader on Instagram A: We’re still planning to build the AC-9 in HO scale. We experienced a brief pause in design work this past spring, but we’re now ramping up several projects that were already in the design queue. Q: "Will your models ever be sold in UK retailers?" – sholtoflynn on Instagram A: If a dealer in the UK — or anywhere outside the U.S. — wants to carry our models, we encourage them to order through one of our partnered distributors. That way, they’ll have access to our products as soon as they’re announced. Q: "What are the chances of y’all making ATSF 5000? Maybe as a club model?" – oceanliners_from_the_past on Instagram A: Conductor’s Club models are limited to prototypes we already have tooling for. Newly tooled models like the ATSF 5000 would not be eligible until we’ve completed at least one full production run. That wraps up the June edition of The Broadway Flyer. Thanks again to all of you—our amazing customers! We hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the start to your summer! From all of us at BLI, have a great summer and happy railroading! - The BLI Team |
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