Broadway N GE AC6000CW - Sound & DCC - Paragon4- BHP Iron Ore #6072 "Hesta" (Blue White)
N GE AC6000CW - Sound & DCC - Paragon4 - BHP Iron Ore #6072 "Hesta" (Blue & White)
Featuring:
- Paragon4 Sound & DCC System: Factory-fitted with premium digital sound, smooth motor control, and advanced lighting effects for highly realistic operation.
- BHP Iron Ore Livery: Decorated as locomotive 6072 "Hesta" in the distinctive blue and white BHP Iron Ore scheme used in Western Australia.
- N Scale Precision: Finely detailed body tooling with accurate handrails, radiator grilles, and roof details.
- Heavy-Haul Performance: Designed to haul long iron ore consists on modern Australian and international layouts.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 16.5 cm
- Width: 2.0 cm
- Height: 3.0 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Manufacturer: Broadway Limited Imports
- Model: GE AC6000CW
- Road Number: 6072 "Hesta"
- Railroad: BHP Iron Ore
- Decoder: Factory-fitted Paragon4 Sound & DCC
- Control: Operates on DCC and DC layouts
- Lighting: Directional LED lighting
- Couplers: Knuckle couplers fitted
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal components
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Recommended Age: 14+
Perfect for: N scale modellers building modern Australian iron ore railways, heavy-haul freight layouts, or collectors of BHP locomotives with full digital sound.
Why this model matters
The GE AC6000CW was one of the most powerful diesel-electric locomotives ever built, producing 6,000 horsepower. BHP Iron Ore used these giants to haul massive ore trains across the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Locomotive 6072, named "Hesta," represents the scale and power of Australia's world-famous mining railways.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on N scale track and operate using your DCC controller to access realistic engine sounds, horn, bell, and lighting functions. It will also run on standard DC layouts with limited sound functionality. Pair it with iron ore wagons to recreate authentic Pilbara heavy-haul operations.
This is a detailed collector's model, not a toy. Suitable for ages 14 and up.

