This Broadway Limited Class I-5 4-6-4 steam locomotive is based on the final steam engines purchased by the New Haven. In 1937, the New Haven Railroad received ten 4-6-4 locomotives built by Baldwin. They featured streamlined boilers that were gloss black with stainless steel stripes and trim (aluminum paint on the tenders). They were powered by large 80" Boxpok drivers that were ideal for the speedy Shoreline passenger trains that serviced New Haven and Boston. Many of these routes originated in, or continued to, New York via the New Haven's electrified western end. These locomotives hauled some of the most recognizable extra fare trains in railroading including the Merchants Limited, Senator and Yankee Clipper.
 
The I-5 Hudsons were originally delivered with al block lettering scheme. Later, a small script scheme was introduced, which was eventually replaced by a large script with a square lettering scheme. This Class I-5 4-6-4 model has full Paragon4 sound and DCC for realistic, reliable sound and motor control. The Paragon4 sound system works with all Broadway Limited Rolling Thunder(TM) advanced sound systems. Other features include a smooth-running flywheel-equipped drive, synchronized puffing smoke and integral GoPack capacitor, roadname-appropriate and era-appropriate detailing and magnetic knuckle couplers. The Class I-5 4-6-4 can be operated on all DCC systems as well as on standard DC railroads (with limited sound functionality). This model has wheels profiled to operate on Code 70 and larger rail and curves of 18" radius but larger curves are recommended. The Class I-5 4-6-4 Hudson is one of many