{"product_id":"broadway-limited-10165-ho-class-r3a-4-8-2-standard-dc-brass-hybrid-painted-unlettered-1945-1950-appearance-brass","title":"Broadway Limited 10165 HO Class R3a 4-8-2 - Standard DC - Brass-Hybrid -- Painted, Unlettered (1945-1950 Appearance, brass)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHO Class R3a 4-8-2 - Standard DC - Brass-Hybrid -- Painted, Unlettered (1945-1950 Appearance, brass)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eBrass-Hybrid Construction — Built to Perform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eEach R3a Mountain features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eHand-crafted brass boiler and tender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eHeavy die-cast chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e for serious pulling power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eExcellent weight distribution and smooth operation\u003cbr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eThe result is a locomotive that looks refined and mechanical, yet delivers the strength expected of a true Mountain-type engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eRoad-Specific Detail \u0026amp; Multiple Road Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eThis first production run includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003emultiple road numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e, each rendered with era-appropriate and road-specific detailing. Careful attention has been paid to the R3a’s unique external features—especially the distinctive front-end appliances and proportions that set it apart from more common 4-8-2 designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eEven for modelers without a New Haven–specific layout, the R3a offers a rare opportunity to roster a steam locomotive that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003evisually compelling, historically important, and seldom modeled in HO scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003eAbout the Prototype\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eThe R3a class was developed from earlier New Haven Mountain designs and stands apart for one remarkable reason: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eit employed a three-cylinder configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the more common two-cylinder arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003eThis design offered several advantages, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003egreater pulling power, quicker acceleration, and smoother operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly at speed. As a result, the R3a locomotives became the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003elargest and heaviest steam locomotives ever rostered by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNew York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—a significant milestone in the railroad’s steam-era evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003eThe third cylinder, however, was difficult to access and maintain. While other railroads that experimented with three-cylinder locomotives later simplified their designs, the New Haven—constrained by financial realities—never made this modification. The R3a therefore remained a rare and uncompromising expression of steam-era ambition until the end of New Haven steam operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroller\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"90%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"198%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustry-leading Model Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003eStealth Series – Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eOut of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eModel comes with 8-ohm speaker installed for easy installation of 21-pin DCC\/Sound decoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eHandcrafted Brass Boiler, Cab, and Tender Body, and Heavy Die Cast Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003ePremium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003ePrototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Cab Light, and Rear Emergency Lights, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eFactory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Cab Glass, Whistle, Brass Bell, and Many Others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eEquipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003eRecommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003e**Specifications on this page subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951013523769,"sku":"BLI10165","price":709.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/8781\/9833\/files\/bli-logo_5231041e-698a-4100-ac03-fd35fb2d3fac.jpg?v=1777470262","url":"https:\/\/hiawathahobbies.com\/products\/broadway-limited-10165-ho-class-r3a-4-8-2-standard-dc-brass-hybrid-painted-unlettered-1945-1950-appearance-brass","provider":"Hiawatha Hobbies LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}