Not bad for an N scale locomotive, BLI definitely does there best and I would say this is a good start for the Paragon 4 series in N scale. Great review as always James.👍🏻
Nice review James, the details for n scale is what I feel is above average. I have a Paragon 4 SW7 n scale and it runs and sounds better than another Paragon 3 switcher I have. The 4 seems to navigate track work better than the 3. BLI nomenclature says 4 has Built-In extra capacitance to navigate switches better. Thanks for sharing
@@mattsynth your comment had me go crank it up, it’s been awhile. Anyway it does have a little long start up. Didn’t hear any squeaking door sounds but when I’m pulling four covered hoppers with a caboose at least two of the cars have wheel squeak on the curves but it’s only mildly annoying 😂😂
Nice vid. The 360 closeup view was particularly well done. Sound seems unchanged from my Paragon3 unit. Are you aware of any differences or improvements in the Paragon4?
I have a BLI diesel with Paragon3. HO. I find the volume to be too loud so I cut the value in the CV for master volume by more than half and it is now similar to other locos.
This is actually correct and prototypical to Union Pacific, most if not all engines they have don’t have rear ditch lights, it’s a railroad preference on how they would like it. It’s the same for BNSF. Hope that gave you some interesting facts Longshadows Model Tree’s.
I'm not a UP fan, but BNSF only has reverse ditch lights on their switcher units like the GP38-2. Most of their road power either always runs forward, or has multiple units with a cab facing the opposite direction on the end of the consist if its a turn and burn train.
I have a question: What do you do with all these models, do you sell them after. Asking cause I don't think you model N scale. Anyways awesome video as always.
Am I the only one who collects just the locos but can’t be bothered to actually set up a train set nor do I have room but they are nice pieces with or without a railroad
Correct, looking at a picture of the prototype, the horn is on the right side between the two sets of fans. BLI doesn't always pay close attention to specific details and just uses the same old molds to keep prices down.
@@DaBobsNScaleMancave it isn't just BLI. My biggest issue is these companies that only make the cab headlight, not the nose light, but when there are hundreds of units out there with the cab light still in place, they choose a road number with a nose headlight. It wouldn't be hard to choose a cab number that has its light on the cab still. BNSF 3020, 3022, and 2096 that I have personally seen in 2021 still have their headlights mounted above the cab. I am modeling 2958 with an old Athearn Blue Box, and it still has its high headlight too... Irritating...
@@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad It is all about the Benjamin's, The cost to make multiple versions is very high unless they get creative with the molds. It would not cost that much to make a cab section that is in multiple styles to attach to the body to match the 1:1. Or never make unique versions that are customized for that companies needs like the ones you mentioned. BLI doesn't always think like a rivet counter to be exact, a bunch of their stuff is fantasy and made to sell vs being correct. The correct stuff will cost us more. It is tough being a prototype modeler, I am happy if it looks close and doesn't run away from my DCC controller like other ones have done.
