Note the new f9a directly behind the big challenger. When using dc output power supplies, the user can only control the lcomotive speed and direction. Built by american locomotive in 1944 these locomotives saw barely a decade of service before being scrapped. Union pacific 3985, also known as the challenger, is a fourcylinder simple articulated 4 6 6 4 challenger type steam locomotive owned and last operated by the union pacific railroad. John deere challenger on ebay model railroader magazine. Here are fifty of them i have lots more that just wont fit on the track, being hauled by the mth premier up challenger 466 4 articulated steam locomotive that came out in 2002. The locomotive will still make engine sounds but no bell. Better than most railroads, perhaps, the union pacific understood fast.
How about one equipped with realistic onboard sound. Railroads placed urgent requests for more motive power to the war production board. The union pacific challengers are a type of simple articulated 4664 steam locomotive built by american locomotive company alco from 1936 to 1944 and. Hobbylinc carries 42 462 ho scale model train steam locomotives at discounts up to 37%. The union pacific railroad took delivery of the very first locomotive with the 4664 wheel arrangement in 1936 when it received 15 of them from the american. Box was opened only for inspection and taking pictures. This means that they have four wheels in the leading pilot truck, which helps guide the locomotive into curves.
Mth railking gscale up 4664 challenger steam loco w. Today, the only challenger locomotives that survive were both owned by union pacific. The class z8 locomotives were virtually identical those of class z7. Has anyone tried the new athearn n scale challenger yet. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. If you have a picture that you would like to share with the world of any of the engines not shown here, or a better picture of one that is shown, email them to me. The n scale 4664 challenger includes a history book and instruction book for quick reference. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and trainwatchers. 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.
Clinchfield challenger 4664 steam locomotive athearn n scale. New athearn nscale 4664 challenger model railroader. For n scale fans of big articulated steam locomotives, whats more exciting than a 1. The name challenger was given to steam locomotives with a 4664 wheel arrangement. Athn challenger 4 6 6 4 steam locomotives we reserve the right to correct errors and change prices based on changes in msrp or manufacturer pricing policies without prior notice. Clinchfield challenger 4664 steam locomotive athearn n. It looks like its famous prototype, and its fine performance is enhanced by sound effects whether running on conventional dc or digital command control dcc. The first challengers were conceived in 1936 to replace the union pacifics fleet of threecylinder 4122s. Premier 4664 challenger steam locomotive compatibility this engine will operate on any traditional o72 gauge track system, including m. Photo courtesy of sylvain assezs railroad photo collection. An expansion for the union pacific challenger class was the union pacific big boy class, being a 4884, instead of a 4664.
The 4664 challenger was a late model steam locomotive which was incredibly powerful. Begin by installing a 9volt alkaline battery in the tender as illustrated in figure 4 on page 9. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. May 01, 2014 i will be listing this train on ebay australia this coming week. Union pacific 4664 challenger oil burner steam engine with protosounds 3. Sylvain is an active french railway locomotive engineer. The train appears to be operating on a passing siding. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. This stunning reproduction of the 4664 challenger is the result of a focused determination to accomplish one thing. The tender appears to be nearly complete, only missing a cover for the tender. During world war ii, as the pacific front intensified, rail traffic congestion threatened to cripple western railroads like the union pacific. This big steam locomotive like many in ahms catalog was built in italy by rivarossi. Mth has supplied a set of smoke lifters with the up versions that can be installed by the operator if desired.
Mth premier 4664 challenger steam engine wprotosound 3. By the end of 1953, all of these beautiful 1940s era steam locomotives were out of service and ready for scrap. Unless otherwise specified, the large pictures on this page are from the collection of the upstairs train. Oct, 2017 new athearn nscale 4 6 6 4 challenger posted by grandkids on friday, october, 2017 2. From the february 2015 issue mth 4 6 6 4 challenger locomotive.
An expansion for the union pacific challenger class was the union pacific big boy class, being a 4 88 4, instead of a 4 6 6 4. Mth 3015451 western maryland 4664 imperial challenger. This ho scale 4 6 6 4 challenger is a topnotch model and easily the best of athearns genesisseries steam locomotives. We are proud to announce these unique locomotives in plastic to join into our line of genesis 4664 steam locomotives.
Athearn n scale challengers and big boys hot and in stock. This ensures interruptionfree operation of the railsounds sound system. Union pacific 3985, also known as the challenger, is a fourcylinder simple articulated 4664 challenger type steam locomotive owned and last operated by the union pacific railroad. It features brass metal construction, an operating smoke, realistic sounds, a powerful motor, metal wheels and. Media in category 4 6 6 4 locomotives the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Check out the ebay auction for more details about this. Classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. Union pacific 3985 is a fourcylinder simple articulated 4 66 4 challenger type steam locomotive owned and last operated by the union pacific railroad. Athn challenger 4664 steam locomotives we reserve the right to correct errors and change prices based on changes in msrp or manufacturer pricing policies without prior notice. It features brass metal construction, an operating smoke, realistic sounds, a powerful motor, metal wheels and axles, and terrific scale detail.
Interestingly, while four railroads operated these locomotives they were never given a formal names like the challenger, big boy, allegheny, or yellowstone. This group designated class z8 was assigned road numbers 5 through 5149. Youve just purchased the most featurerich and technically advanced ho steam locomotive ever produced. The n scale 4 6 6 4 challenger includes a history book and instruction book for quick reference. Built in july 1943 by the american locomotive company alco of schenectady, new york, no. Nov 21, 2005 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. This is a massive mth railking gscale 2 union pacific 4664 challenger steam locomotive and tender with protosound 2. This highly detailed model includes a broader range of features than youll find on any other ho scale steam, including smooth performance from a threescalemileperhour crawl to full throttle. Here is a mth 3015451 western maryland 4 6 6 4 imperial challenger steam engine wps2. It is also compatible with most standard ac transformers. See pag e 23 for a complete list of compatible transformers and wiring instructions. The union pacific railroad took delivery of the very first locomotive with the 466 4 wheel arrangement in 1936 when it received 15 of them from the american. Ho 4 66 4 challenger steam engine ps3 engineers guide congratulations.
Mth railking gscale up 4664 challenger steam loco w protosound2, 7030031. Challengers were most common in the union pacific railroad and the. Mth 4 6 6 4 challenger locomotive classic toy trains. In the 1930s, with freight traffic increasing, the union pacific railroad had to use combinations of its 28. To access the battery clip, you must first remove the four body screws from the bottom. The challenger is the first dccandsoundequipped n scale steamer in athearns product line. Media in category 4664 locomotives the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Ho 4664 challenger steam locomotives ship mth electric. For more information on this product, see the product specifications on the manufacturers website. Ho challenger steam locomotives have begun shipping to m. Here is a mth 3015451 western maryland 4664 imperial challenger steam engine wps2.
The last steam locomotives bought by the northern pacific were the 20 challengers it purchased from alco during 1943 and 1944. From its handapplied scale details to the advanced technology found inside, your locomotive is. Hobbylinc carries 6 462 n scale model train steam locomotives at discounts up to 35%. Athearn n scale challengers and big boys hot and in. The most popular 462 n scale model train steam locomotives brands include bachmann, model power, and trix. Locomotive looks as if it could be missing some parts but i am not sure. This is a brand new unit, never unwrapped nor removed from the foam insert. Built in july 1943 by the american locomotive company of schenectady, new york, no.
Challenger 4664 steam locomotive and tender owners manual. Ahms challenger 4664 model joins the product line in the spring of 1977. Giving life to all the details are authentic sounds that are channeled through a factory installed dcc and soundboard with speakers. The most popular 4 6 2 n scale model train steam locomotives brands include bachmann, model power, and trix. Jun, 2006 classic trains magazine celebrates the golden years of railroading including the north american railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. The name challenger was given to steam locomotives with a 4 66 4 wheel arrangement. Shown images are of much lower quality, due to resizing.
The most popular 462 ho scale model train steam locomotives brands include broadway limited imports, bachmann, marklin, inc, and trix. Here is a 3rd rail 3949 challenger 4 6 6 4 engine and tender from the late 1990s. This ho scale 4664 challenger is a topnotch model and easily the best of athearns genesisseries steam locomotives. Shop our online store, a leading source of model trains, miniature railroad sets, layouts, railroad models etc. Union pacific 4664 challenger oil burner steam engine.
This stunning reproduction of the 4 6 6 4 challenger is the result of a focused determination to accomplish one thing. In whyte notation, a 4664 is a railroad steam locomotive that has four leading wheels followed by six coupled driving wheels, a second set of six driving wheels and four trailing wheels. Here is a 3rd rail 3949 challenger 4664 engine and tender from the late 1990s. Union pacific 4664 challenger locomotives in the usa.
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