HO Class D 4 Truck Shay Locomotive C&O #3 with Paragon 4 Sound (BLI7811)

HO-scale Class D 4-Truck Shay Locomotive in Chesapeake & Ohio #3, equipped with Paragon 4 sound, reproduces the distinctive geared drivetrain and rugged pulling power of the real Shay. With three cylinders and four trucks, this model emphasizes high adhesion and dependable performance on steep grades and tight curves, echoing its historic use in logging and mining operations.

Heavy die-cast boiler, tender, and chassis add mass for improved traction, while the Paragon 4 sound system, operating smoke unit, and integrated decoder deliver authentic steam operation on both DC and DCC layouts. A precision drive mechanism, 5-pole can motor with skew-wound armature, and rubber traction tires provide smooth slow-speed performance and steady pulling power. Prototypical lighting—separately controllable headlight, reverse light, and cab light—plus factory-installed engineer and fireman figures and fine detailing such as handrails, ladders, conduits, whistle, horn, and brass bell round out the realism. Designed for layouts with a minimum 22-inch radius.