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