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The mighty Great Northern S-2 will make its new Hybrid debut this Fall 2015 and we are quite thrilled about it. Why, you ask? Because this iteration of the S-2 represents our latest technology in Brass-Hybrid manufacturing to date! We hand-solder and compose the body shells of both the locomotive and tender using brass sheet metal and brass detail parts to achieve the most realistic and finely detailed S-2 possible—all while utilizing precision-tooled die cast chassis for both the locomotive and tender to ensure the most reliable and precise operation possible. The end result is a GN S-2 that is far better than any mass produced unit, yet also better than any all-brass unit. A true masterpiece, indeed, at a fraction of the price of brass!

Features:

• Brass Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis
• Brass Tender Body with Die Cast Chassis
• Features BLI’s latest SOUND & Control System
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed
• Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• Powerful Hi-Torque Motor
• Synchronized Smoke with every chuff sound
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation
• Operating Knuckle Couplers
• Factory Installed Engineer and Firemen Figures
• Minimum radius: 22” radius or greater recommended.

 SOUND / OPERATION Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC sound)
• Auto Pilot (ATS) - Records and plays back sound and movement sequences for automated operation. (Macro Operation)
• 16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
• Playable Whistle for multiple whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable Whistles / Horns
• Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotives with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Freight Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Maintenance Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
• Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
• Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers a top whistle toot. When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse, toots three times.
• Engine sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

THE FOLLOWING PCM ITEMS ARE CANCELED:

• 022 GN S2 4-8-4, #2579 with open cab, Glacier Park, with Sound/DC/DCC, HO
• 023 GN S2 4-8-4, #2580 with open cab, Glacier Park, with Sound/DC/DCC, HO
• 024 GN S2 4-8-4, Unlettered with open cab, Glacier Park, with Sound/DC/DCC, HO
• 025 GN S2 4-8-4, #2586 with vestibule cab, Glacier Park, with Sound/DC/DCC, HO
• 026 GN S2 4-8-4, #2587 with vestibule cab, Glacier Park, with Sound/DC/DCC, HO
• 027 GN S2 4-8-4, Unlettered with vestibule cab, Glacier Park, with Sound/DC/DCC, HO
• 028 GN S2 4-8-4, #2579 with open cab, Glacier Park, DC / No Sound. (DCC & Sound Upgradeable), HO 
• 029 GN S2 4-8-4, #2580 with open cab, Glacier Park, DC / No Sound. (DCC & Sound Upgradeable), HO
• 030 GN S2 4-8-4, Unlettered with open cab, Glacier Park, DC / No Sound. (DCC & Sound Upgradeable), HO
• 031 GN S2 4-8-4, #2586 with vestibule cab, Glacier Park, DC / No Sound. (DCC & Sound Upgradeable), HO
• 032 GN S2 4-8-4, #2587 with vestibule cab, Glacier Park, DC / No Sound. (DCC & Sound Upgradeable), HO
• 033 GN S2 4-8-4, Unlettered with vestibule cab, Glacier Park, DC / No Sound. (DCC & Sound Upgradeable), HO
• 034 Sound & DCC upgrade kit for GN S2, with Sound decoder and speaker(s), HO

Reservations Due By: April 3, 2015

Expected Release: October 2015

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