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.

Orders Due March 23, 2009

Delivery Expected November, 2009