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Dear N Scalers: Athearn has posted images of the soon to be released Challanger. Enjoy. (PS - if you have not yet reserved one for yourself don't wait. We are almost completly allocated/sold out. So call us if you would like to have a copy of this great engine with Sound)

This stunning reproduction of the 4-6-6-4 Challenger is the result of a focused determination to accomplish one thing: create the finest operating miniature representation of the prototype available.

Giving life to all the details are authentic sounds that are channeled through a factory installed DCC and soundboard with speakers. The DCC decoder automatically senses what type of power supply is in use (conventional DC or NMRA compliant DCC) and adapts its functions. The modeler doesn?t have to do a thing.

Functions and sounds available to DCC users include:
Bell
Whistle
Water injector
Air release
Blower hiss
Fire box door
Lighting direction
Coupling
Brake squeal
Conductor?s voice
Sand release
Cylinder cock/flange squeal

A handheld wireless controller is included for use with conventional DC power supplies. With it, modelers can control six sound functions as well as speed and direction.

The N Scale 4-6-6-4 Challenger includes a history book and instruction book for quick reference.


Key Features

  • Boiler backhead with full detailing
  • Individually applied piping, valves, generators, etc.
  • Correctly operating eccentric cranks
  • Headlights and number boards with directional light change
  • Tender light
  • Five pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels
  • Pivoting front and rear engines for negotiating 9-3/4" radius curves
  • Factory installed onboard sound and DCC decoder
  • Hand held remote control for DC operation
  • Blackened metal wheels
  • MicroTrains operating knuckle couplers installed