Trix H0 Digital UP Class 3900 "Challenger"
Freight Steam Locomotive with Tender

To our HO Scale Customers:
 
Re: New “Challenger” Locomotives - Märklin H0 and Trix H0 – Limited Editions

We have just received an announcement from Märklin about an exciting new American model, the Digital H0 UP “Challenger” Freight Steam Locomotive with Tender, which is available in both Märklin H0 and Trix H0 versions. (Remeber if you live in North America you will want the Trix version to use on our North American Power requirements.)

These limited edition models are scheduled for delivery late in the 4th quarter 2016.  Orders will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, so we urge you to place your order with PWRS as soon as possible. We have been guaranteed a few engines this morning. We probably will not have enough for everyone, so please get your order in as soon as you can. There is no regular pre-order period. Qty available is limited to what is being produced by Marklin.

     Trix H0 Digital UP cl 3900 “Challenger” Freight Steam Locomotive with Tender
Model: The locomotive has a digital decoder and extensive sound functions. Different operation sounds such as oil and water being replenished or the sounds
of opening and closing the sliding windows and the ventilation hatch on the cab can be controlled digitally. The locomotive also has controlled high-efficiency
propulsion with a flywheel, mounted in the boiler. 6 axles powered. Traction tires. The locomotive has an articulated frame enabling it to negotiate sharp curves.
It also has Boxpok driving wheels. The headlight, backup light on the tender, and the number board and marker lights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs.
2 smoke generators (7226) can be installed in the locomotive; the contacts for them are on constantly. The headlight, backup light on the tender, and the
contact for the smoke unit will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The cab lighting and the number board and marker lights can be controlled separately in digital operation. There is a powerful speaker in the tender. An imitation coupler in a standard pocket can be mounted on the pilot at the front of the locomotive. There is a close coupling with a guide mechanism between the locomotive and tender. Steam lines on the front group of driving wheels are mounted to swing out and back with the cylinders. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. There are many separately applied details.
Figures of a locomotive engineer and fireman for the engineer's cab are included. Length over the couplers 42.5 cm / 16-3/4.The locomotive comes in a
wooden case."
    Prototype: Union Pacific Railroad (UP) heavy American freight steam locomotive from the former class 3900 "Challenger", in the converted version with an oil tender. Locomotive version with road number 3706 (former coal-fired locomotive, road number 3943). The locomotive looks as it did in the Fifties.
Notes for operating this locomotive: The locomotive can be used on curved track with a radius of 360 mm / 14-3/16" or more, however we recommend larger
radii. Due to the overhang of the long boiler, signals, catenary masts, bridge railings, tunnel portals, etc. must be installed for sufficient clearance on curves.
The track must be well mounted due to the heavy weight of the locomotive. The locomotive can only be run through a turntable or transfer table. Products
bearing "Union Pacific" are made under trademark license from the Union Pacific Railroad Company. Car sets to go with this locomotive can be found in the Märklin H0 assortment under item numbers 45661, 45662, 45657, 45658, 45659, and 45660 with specifications for the DC wheel sets required for them. This model can be found in an AC version in the Märklin H0 assortment under item number 39911.
    Highlights:
Completely new tooling, constructed mostly of metal.
Many separately applied details.
Striking smoke deflectors.
Digital decoder and a wide variety of operation and sound functions included.

Reservations Due By: October 5, 2016

Expected Release: December 2016

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