Era: 1940s to 1960s

The Athearn N Scale 4-6-6-4 Challenger is the culmination of the art of design and tooling, integrating the latest innovations in electronic technology. The N Scale Challenger model has been developed from the outset as the finest three dimensional, operating miniature representation of the prototype available.

Features Include:
? Boiler backhead with full details.
? Individually applied detail parts such as piping, valves, generators, etc.
? Blackened metal RP25 wheels.
? Eccentric cranks operating on both sides in correct direction.
? Front and rear engines (cylinders and coupled drive wheel sets), both pivot for 9 and 3/4? recommended minimum radius.
? Pilot has open/closed positions. Coupler pocket can be inserted to mount coupler. ? Adjustable cab windows and opening doors.
? Headlights and tender lighting feature directional light change.
? Five-pole, skewed armature motor with two flywheels for very smooth running.
? Cab-hatches can be either closed or open.
? Undecorated versions include all parts for that prototype.
? Factory installed DCC sound board with speaker is mounted in the tender.
? DCC decoder automatically senses the power supply type (either DC or NMRA compliant DCC system).
? Hand held remote control unit for DC operation.