N Scale Reading T1 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive Model (BLI7413)

The Reading T-1 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive in N scale (unlettered, Prgn4) is a faithful representation of the Reading Railroad’s T-1 Northern class for modern model railroads. This unlettered variant provides a clean canvas for lettering and livery while delivering the bold silhouette and presence of the T-1 on your layout.

Powered by an all-new Paragon4 sound and control system with Rolling Thunder, the model includes an integral dual-mode decoder with Back EMF for smooth slow-speed operation on both DC and DCC layouts. The drive is engineered for continuous heavy loads and precise starts, while an operating smoke unit with an on/off switch adds realism. Extra capacitance helps maintain consistent electrical pickup, and a die-cast body and chassis supply weight and maximum tractive effort. A rubber tire on one driver enhances traction, and separately controllable headlights, rear light, and cab light boost prototypical operation. Finely detailed features such as handrails, ladders, piping, a whistle, and a bell, along with MicroTrains-compatible couplers, round out the model. It runs on Code 55, 70, and 80 rails, with a minimum operating radius of 9.75 inches, and delivers authentic Reading T-1 Northern sounds for a true-scale experience.