Dear N Scale Customers;

Broadway Limited are thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to their upcoming N scale USRA Mikado production run!

On January 31st, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum revealed that their historic steam locomotive, Southern Railway No. 4501, will be repainted into its iconic excursion-era green livery. This is the very scheme the locomotive debuted in when it entered excursion service in 1966—exactly 60 years ago—and the look it proudly wore for decades while hauling unforgettable excursions across the Southern Railway system.

This beloved paint scheme is sure to spark nostalgia for longtime railfans while creating brand-new memories for a new generation of modelers and enthusiasts.

Broadway Limited are proud to offer this classic excursion appearance as the third version of Southern 4501 in our upcoming N scale USRA Mikado run. This version will be available in both Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC and Broadway Limited Stealth Series No-Sound, DCC-Ready configuration, giving you the flexibility to choose the model that best fits your layout and operating style.

ABOVE: Canadian National is represented in this run.

ABOVE: One of the unique schemes in this production run represents Southern Railway No. 4501 as it was temporarily lettered as Central of Georgia “MacArthur” locomotive No. 699. “MacArthur” was a World War II–era nickname given to the Central of Georgia’s 2-8-2 Mikado locomotives. This special appearance was worn during a commemorative weekend excursion from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Summerville, Georgia, in September 2025.

ABOVE: Nacionales de México (National Railways of Mexico), is represented in this production run.

ABOVE: The other version of Southern Railway 4501 is the locomotive in it's all black appearance, complete with a white wall along the walkway.

A total of 233 original USRA Heavy 2-8-2s were built, along with an additional 957 copies, representing 23 different railroads. This design proved to be extremely successful and widely adopted. While the USRA Heavy Mikados shared much of the same running gear as the Light Mikados, they featured boilers that were 10 inches larger in diameter and larger cylinders, resulting in approximately 10% greater tractive effort.

The USRA Light Mikados were produced in even greater numbers. The USRA built 625 original locomotives, with 641 additional copies constructed after USRA control ended. Including these copies, more than 50 railroads operated USRA Light 2-8-2 locomotives.

In this production run, Broadway Limited Imports are excited to offer several new paint schemes that are sure to catch your attention, featuring railroads such as the Milwaukee Road, CB&Q, New York Central, Canadian National, C&O, and Union Pacific.

In addition to these road names, Broadway Limited Imports are also offering two versions of Southern Railway No. 4501. One version represents the locomotive in its current black paint scheme, while the second depicts the locomotive as it appeared when temporarily lettered as Central of Georgia “MacArthur” No. 699—the WWII-era nickname for the 2-8-2 Mikado—during a special weekend run from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Summerville, Georgia, in September 2025.

Models will be available with Paragon4 Sound DC/DCC with Smoke, as well as in Broadway Limited Imports Stealth DCC-Ready series. Stealth models feature a Next18 decoder interface and a pre-installed speaker, allowing you to easily add their preferred aftermarket decoder.

Industry-Leading Model Features:

• Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out of the box.  No sound.
• Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional.  Other lights are ON with track power.
• Model comes with 8 ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder.
• Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
• Electrical Pick-up from Locomotive and Tender Wheels
• Die Cast Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Conduits, Whistle, Bell, Generator, Headlight, and Many More!
• MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
• Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius:  9 inches

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to re-introduce their Stealth Series. Broadway Limited Imports Stealth Series provides customers with the ability to purchase highly detailed steam and diesel locomotives at a lower price. Stealth Series models are DCC-Ready with a standard Next18 pin on the DC Motherboard.

Order Due Date: April 16, 2026

Anticipated Delivery Date: November 2026

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