{"product_id":"bli9541","title":"HO C\u0026NW 4-6-2 Yellow Jacket #1617 1942 Appearance DCC-Ready (BLI9541)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HO C\u0026amp;NW 4-6-2 \"Yellow Jacket\" locomotive, numbered #1617 and representing its 1942 appearance, is a DCC-ready model that pays homage to the Chicago and North Western Railway's transition in the 1930s towards modernized steam locomotives. Originally designed for the passenger service on the famed “400” trains, these locomotives became a historical staple featuring a distinctive yellow and green paint scheme, which earned them the nickname “Yellow Jackets.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with high-quality materials, this model boasts a hand-crafted brass boiler, cab, and tender body, along with a heavy die cast chassis that increases its tractive effort. The locomotive includes variable puffing smoke intensity and sound, making it a realistic addition to any collection. Additionally, the model is equipped with integral DCC decoders and is designed for smooth and controlled operation at slow speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collectible model is characterized by numerous prototypically accurate details, including factory-installed engineer and fireman figures, precise light operations, and various separately applied details such as handrails and ladders. With features like rubber traction tires and a recommended minimum radius of 18 inches, this locomotive is a must-have for avid model railroaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports (BLI)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933914447924,"sku":"BLI9541","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6653\/8292\/files\/BLI9541.jpg?v=1782318327","url":"https:\/\/nankinhobby.com\/products\/bli9541","provider":"Nankin Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}