{"product_id":"10530-emd-f3-a-b-atsf-34l-34a-warbonnet-scheme-a-unit-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-unpowered-b-ho","title":"10530 EMD F3 A\/B, ATSF 34L\/34A, Warbonnet Scheme, A-unit Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC, Unpowered B, HO","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroadway Limited Imports is excited to bring back one of the most iconic diesel locomotive families in American railroad history - the legendary EMD F3 in HO scale!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew locomotives represent the transition from steam to diesel power quite like the EMD F-series. Introduced in the 1940s, these streamlined locomotives helped transform American railroading and quickly became a familiar sight on railroads across North America. Originally designed for freight service, the F-units proved to be incredibly versatile, handling everything from heavy freight trains to some of the most famous passenger trains of their era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this production run we are building several fan favorite road names and paint schemes, including Santa Fe Warbonnet, Central of New Jersey, CSX YN2, and SP\u0026amp;S Hourglass Scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are offering A-B sets with Powered A-units (w\/ Paragon4 Sound) and unpowered B-units, and also separate single A and B-units with our full Paragon4 DC\/DCC\/Sound system. All of our models have road-specific details and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The F3\u003c\/strong\u003e The EMD F3 is a 1,500 horsepower diesel locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1945 and 1949. The F3 was the third model in EMD's successful F-unit series of cab unit diesels, and it was the second most produced of the series behind the F7. The F3's were widely used in both freight and passenger service, and in total, EMD built more than 1,100 A-units and almost 700 B-units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eList of individually controllable lights in our EMD F3 models:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMars Light (where applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumberboard Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad-specific detail options in this production, prototypically accurate for each road name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pilots options - each included where prototypical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose door with and without headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal and 45-degree numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree different horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater fill hatch location varies per road name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically accurate filter panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand fill hatch location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic brake hatch style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterization hatch present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam generator style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour MU door options on front of model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Caliber Painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD F3 Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759072981146,"sku":"10530","price":429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/9781\/2890\/files\/10530-1_10532_ATSF_F3A_1-View.jpg?v=1784313875","url":"https:\/\/broadway-limited.com\/products\/10530-emd-f3-a-b-atsf-34l-34a-warbonnet-scheme-a-unit-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-unpowered-b-ho","provider":"Broadway Limited Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}