Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is September 23rd 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: January 2026
Product Information:
Broadway Limited Imports' first production run of Challengers features the following notable characteristics:
- Accurate front end modeling, including an appropriate aftercooler system for each class.
- Accurate modeling of the 25-C-100 and 25-C-400 tenders, tailored to match each class.
- An accurately modeled oil tender specific to No. 3985, representing its excursion service.
- One model featuring Rio Grande lettering and paint.
- One model featuring Clinchfield lettering and paint.
- Two unlettered and black painted models—one with wind wings, and one without.
Industry-leading Model Features:
- Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
- Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
- Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
- Operating Smoke Unit with On/Off Switch - Note that N scale smoke units require a thin-viscosity smoke fluid such as JT's Mega Steam or Marklin's #02421 smoke fluid
- Six Drivers and All Tender Wheels Pick-up Electricity from Track
- Die Cast Locomotive Body with Die Cast Chassis for Heavier Weight and Maximum Tractive Effort
- Rubber Tires on Two Drivers for Additional Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting
- Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Piping, Tender Ladders, Whistle, and Bell
- Prototypical Headlight and Rear Light Operation
- Separately Controllable Cab Light
- Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the Union Pacific Challenger
- Operating Microtrains-compatible Couplers
- Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches
Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
- Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
- Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
- Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
- Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
- Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
- High Resolution Audio
- Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
- Choice of 3 selectable Horns
- Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
- Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
- Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
- Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
- Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
- Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
- Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
- Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
- EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings
