Broadway Limited Updates Delivery for Brass-Hybrid ATSF 2900 to 2027

Broadway Limited has posted updated delivery information for its all-new Brass-Hybrid ATSF 2900 Class 4-8-4, product number 10101, while marketing copy also signals the model will “return in 2027.” The product page shows the line, "Delivery Schedule: Updated 2026-02-05," even as Broadway Limited’s text promises the 2900 returns in 2027, a timing detail buyers will want to confirm with dealers before placing deposits.

The model listed on the Broadway Limited product page appears as "10101 ATSF Class 2900 4-8-4, #2926, As Appears Today, No-Sound / DCC-Ready, HO." Broadway Limited describes the release as an all-new Brass-Hybrid Santa Fe 2900 Class Northern and frames the locomotive as a centerpiece: "The Santa Fe 2900 Class represents the absolute peak of American steam locomotive development. These engines were built without compromise, designed to move fast, heavy passenger trains across long western mainlines." The company adds that the release "combines museum-grade detail with real operating authority, making it equally at home on a display shelf or leading premier passenger trains on a large layout."

The first production run offers multiple era- and road-specific variants. Midwestmodelrr and Broadway Limited both state, "This first production run offers multiple historically accurate versions, allowing you to select the exact locomotive and era you want to model, including No. 2926 in its current operating configuration, as well as As-Delivered, Post-1947, and dual-beam headlight variations." Modelers can expect a high level of prototype-specific detail across those versions.

Mechanically and cosmetically, retailer copy highlights brass and heavyweight construction. The run is promoted with features such as a "Hand-crafted brass boiler and tender," a "Heavy die-cast chassis for outstanding pulling power," "Exceptional weight, balance, and tractive effort," and numerous separately applied details from handrails to numberboards. The locomotive is "Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power" and carries a recommended minimum radius of 18 inches.

Electronics options appear to span both sound-equipped and no-sound choices. Midwestmodelrr markets Paragon4, calling it "Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives," and notes that "Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed." Broadway Limited’s product title includes a "No-Sound / DCC-Ready" label for the #2926 example, so confirm whether your chosen variant ships with Paragon4 sound or as a DCC-ready kit.

Pre-order terms on retailer pages include a financial note: "There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives." Broadway Limited also urges shoppers to support local retailers, stating, "Broadway Limited Imports encourages everyone to patronize their local hobby shops whenever possible."

What this means now is practical: verify whether the 2026-02-05 schedule update changes shipping windows or simply reflects a page refresh, confirm electronics and sound choices for the SKU you want, and factor the 5% non-refundable deposit into your budget. If you prefer in-person service, follow Broadway Limited’s dealer guidance and check with your hobby shop about expected ship windows and the dealer’s refund and payment handling policies.