6985 UP Challenger 4-6-6-4, #3977, Museum Version, Two-tone Gray, Oil Tender, w/ wind wings, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke. Among the surviving Challengers, Union Pacific No. 3985 stands out. The only other surviving Challenger, UP No. 3977, is on display in North Platte, Nebraska.
Two unlettered and black painted models—one with wind wings, and one without. Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC. Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell.
EQUIPPED WITH PARAGON 4 DCC AND SOUND. Synchronized Puffing Smoke with Chuff Sound. Variable Puffing Smoke Intensity and timing. Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC.
While primarily used for freight service across the UP system, a few were also assigned to passenger trains like the Portland Rose. The design and operational experience of the Challengers played a crucial role in shaping the renowned Big Boy locomotive type, which in turn influenced the design of the last three orders of Challengers.
While primarily used for freight service across the UP system, a few were also assigned to passenger trains like the Portland Rose. The design and operational experience of the Challengers played a crucial role in shaping the renowned Big Boy locomotive type, which in turn influenced the design of the last three orders of Challengers.
STEAM LOCOMOTIVE UNLETTERED, PAINTED BLACK. BOADWAY LIMITED IMPORTS UNION PACIFIC VERSION 4-6-6-4 ALCO “CHALLENGER”. PARAGON 4 FOR SOUND, DCC AND SMOKE. WILL RUN ON DC WITH FEWER FEATURES.
Die Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort. Two unlettered and black painted models—one with wind wings, and one without. Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional.
While primarily used for freight service across the UP system, a few were also assigned to passenger trains like the Portland Rose. The design and operational experience of the Challengers played a crucial role in shaping the renowned Big Boy locomotive type, which in turn influenced the design of the last three orders of Challengers.
Die Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort. Two unlettered and black painted models—one with wind wings, and one without. Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional.