NEW Athearn Challenger 4-6-6-4 UP 3997 Steam Locomotive N Scale FREE US SHIP

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The result was a group of 65 4-6-6-4 Challenger built in three separate groups during World War II. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #3985 Modern Excursion version Oil Burner Era 1980's - 2000's #3933 Coal Burner Dual smoke stack Tender bunker coal extensions Era 1940's - 1959 #3967 Coal Burner Dual smoke stack Smoke Lifters Era 1940's - 1959 #3997 Coal Burner Dual smoke stack Tender bunker coal extensions Era 1940's - 1959 Union Pacific UP painted several of their Challengers in their two-tone grey paint scheme for passenger service. They also added smoke lifters and converted many to oil burners as well. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: #3976 Two-tone grey w/ yellow lettering and striping. Oil burner Dual smoke stack. Era: Late 1940's - Mid-1950's. STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes Full cab interior with boiler backhead with printed gauges Individually applied piping, valves, generators, etc. Operating eccentric cranks on both sides operating in correct direction Headlights and indicator number boxes (number boards) with directional light change Five pole, skewed armature motor with flywheel for smooth operation Pivoting front and rear engines for negotiating 11" radius curves See-through running boards See-through cab windows McHenry® scale knuckle couplers LED Lighting for realistic appearance Fully-assembled and ready-to-run Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage Minimum recommended radius: 15" SOUND EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE Tender-mounted DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound Sound, units operate in both DC and DCC Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode Engine, whistle, and bell sounds work in DC All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode Excellent Slow speed control Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes CV chart included in the box PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION The name "Challenger" was given to steam locomotives with a 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement. This means that they have four wheels in the leading pilot truck, which helps guide the locomotive into curves, two sets of six driving wheels, and finally four trailing wheels, which support the rear of the engine and its massive firebox. Each set of six driving wheels is driven by two steam cylinders. In essence, the result is two engines under one boiler. The Union Pacific Railroad sponsored development of this type to meet the need for higher speeds in main-line service. Historically, articulated locomotives had been limited to slow speeds by factors inherent in their design. The technical breakthroughs achieved with the Big Boy enabled the carrier to develop a newer, improved Challenger that met their speed expectations. Though originally intended for freight service, many Challengers were used in passenger service. Product Specs Manufacturer # 797534255425 Sub Brand ATHEARN Lighted LED Sound Ready Reporting Mark UP Era 1911-1940, 1941-1970 Prototype Manufacturer American Locomotive Company (ALCO) Scale N Wheel Configuration 4-6-6-4 DCC Ready/21-Pin NEM Shipping Most orders are shipped the same day (if you make our cut off time). Otherwise, all orders are shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment. Payment Payment is required within 7 days from the date you commit to purchase an item. After 7 days, an unpaid item case will be opened. Thank You! Returns You may return an item for a refund within 14 days from the day it was delivered. The buyer pays return shipping and must return the item in the same condition it was received. Details About This Item Brand New In Factory Packaging Manufacturer: Athearn Our Price: $399.99 & FREE SHIPPING In Stock And Ready to Ship Backed by Full Manufacturer Warranty Why Buy From Us? Free Shipping on Every Item! Who doesn't like free shipping? 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