HO EMD GP30 Milwaukee Road 353 Model Locomotive with Sound (BLI9137)

The HO EMD GP30 is a beautifully crafted model locomotive representing the Milwaukee Road's iconic number 353 in a striking orange and black color scheme. This model is equipped with the advanced Paragon4 Sound system that provides realistic sounds replicating the operation of the actual EMD GP30, enhancing the authenticity of your model railroad experience. Built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division, the GP30 was produced from 1961 to 1963 with a total of 948 units made, demonstrating a strong emphasis on both power and design.

This model features a dual-mode decoder compatible with both DC and DCC control systems, ensuring smooth operation and superb slow speed performance. The design incorporates an integral GoPack capacitor pack, enhancing operational flexibility. The precise drive mechanism ensures heavy towing capability while the ABS body integrated with a die-cast chassis maximizes tractive effort. Attention to detail is emphasized with stunning paint quality and many prototypically accurate parts including handrails, grab irons, and metal Kadee-compatible couplers.

Detailed lighting options are available, allowing for individually controllable headlights, numberboard lights, and classification lights, elevating its realism further. With minimum operating radius requirements allowing it to navigate tighter curves, this model provides an excellent addition to both beginner and seasoned model railroads.