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reinhardtjh

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New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« on: April 13, 2021, 07:19:47 PM »
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Not on the BLI Delivery Schedule yet, but currently listed for June 2021

https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon4emdnw2switchers.aspx

https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon4emdsw7switchers.aspx

New feature is the Paragon 4 decoder.
MSRP hasn't changed, still $229.99
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2021, 07:45:18 PM »
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They must be doing well with the Chicago Great Western stuff..
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2021, 12:06:38 AM »
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Quote from: reinhardtjh on April 13, 2021, 07:19:47 PM
Not on the BLI Delivery Schedule yet, but currently listed for June 2021

https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon4emdnw2switchers.aspx

https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon4emdsw7switchers.aspx

New feature is the Paragon 4 decoder.
MSRP hasn't changed, still $229.99

Nice , but the only way I would spend 229.99 for a NW-2 or SW-7 is if looked exactly like an H20-44 in UP paint .
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2021, 08:36:35 AM »
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Quote from: reinhardtjh on April 13, 2021, 07:19:47 PM
Not on the BLI Delivery Schedule yet, but currently listed for June 2021

https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon4emdnw2switchers.aspx

https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon4emdsw7switchers.aspx

New feature is the Paragon 4 decoder.
MSRP hasn't changed, still $229.99
:)This is great news for the EL guys!!
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2021, 12:16:52 PM »
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I dearly love switch engines, but my inventory is overflowing.
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2021, 12:17:49 PM »
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Quote from: learmoia on April 13, 2021, 07:45:18 PM
They must be doing well with the Chicago Great Western stuff..

Someone also must have got in their ear about the road numbers they did in HO.

Nos. 30, 31 and 42 were the only NW2's without the stepped hood.

#30 was painted into the red/black at some point but it looks like #42 made it through the merger in original paint (but pretty beat to hell).  All three received new end rails with the stepover for MU operations.

Looks like I'm in for both plus another undec since it's got the Paragon 4 which fixes the lighting issues.  I'll see you in the trading post!

Jason
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2021, 12:54:41 PM »
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I need to contact BLI and see if the v4 decoders are available separately...
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2021, 12:29:24 AM »
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D&TSL is a neat choice... no use to me, but cool nonetheless.

A TH&B NW-2 would probably sell out faster than most roads. The last locomotives done factory painted for them was a special run of Atlas GP7's and LL SW9's done what, 15- 20 years ago?
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2021, 10:03:33 AM »
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Quote from: wcfn100 on April 14, 2021, 12:17:49 PM
Someone also must have got in their ear about the road numbers they did in HO.

Nos. 30, 31 and 42 were the only NW2's without the stepped hood.

#30 was painted into the red/black at some point but it looks like #42 made it through the merger in original paint (but pretty beat to hell).  All three received new end rails with the stepover for MU operations.

Looks like I'm in for both plus another undec since it's got the Paragon 4 which fixes the lighting issues.  I'll see you in the trading post!

Jason

Since I took the hit after having just painted a pair, you're all welcome. 

Now, how do I get them to run well enough to switch out a yard ladder?  The pick up and lack of keep alive means they don't like a Peco yard ladder very much.  I'm probably going to wire two together and see how that works, but another option might be pulling out the Paragon stuff which just seems to make everything harder. 
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2021, 10:15:28 AM »
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Quote from: Sokramiketes on April 15, 2021, 10:03:33 AM
Since I took the hit after having just painted a pair, you're all welcome. 

Now, how do I get them to run well enough to switch out a yard ladder?  The pick up and lack of keep alive means they don't like a Peco yard ladder very much.  I'm probably going to wire two together and see how that works, but another option might be pulling out the Paragon stuff which just seems to make everything harder.
A friend showed up Monday with a pair of PRR units. I have all insulfrog peco switches and they ran great threw my yard ladders?   I will be getting a pair of the EL units when they are available.
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2021, 10:24:18 AM »
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Quote from: up1950s on April 14, 2021, 12:06:38 AM
Nice , but the only way I would spend 229.99 for a NW-2 or SW-7 is if looked exactly like an H20-44 in UP paint .

Factory Direct Hobbies (BLI's outlet) just announced pre-orders for $183.99.  They're usually on the higher side so I'd expect to see MBK or others offering for somewhere around $169-$180.  Still not cheap but better than $229.99
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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2021, 01:11:00 PM »
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 Hogtrainz  $165.95

https://hogtrainz.com/NBWLNW2.htm

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Re: New run of BLI NW2 and SW7 Switchers
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2021, 08:22:03 PM »
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Judd-
Thanks a bunch!  Your post just caused Mr. Wallet to have a fit!   I ordered a CB&Q SW7 from the first run.
Charlie Vlk
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