Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is December 2nd, 2025.
After closing, if not in stock, you may join the Waitlist and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: Summer 2026
Product Information:
Designed specifically for Union Pacific’s demanding operating conditions, the Challengers represented a significant step forward in high-speed articulated locomotive technology. Much of the engineering experience gained from the Challenger program directly influenced the creation of the railroad’s legendary Big Boy locomotives.
Industry-leading Model Features:
• ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & Control System
• 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
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
• Hand crafted Brass Boiler, Tender Body, and diecast Chassis for maximum Tractive Effort
• Prototypically Accurate Details for Each Road Number
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Ladders, Piping, Cab Glass, Whistle, Brass Bell, Markers, Numberboards, Air Tanks, and Many Others
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Reverse Light, Cab Light, Front Numberboards, Rear Marker Light
• Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
• Two operating Kadee-compatible couplers.
• Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
• Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 22 inches
• Accurate Prototypical Sounds for the Union Pacific Early Challenger