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Scale Trains (Rivet Counter) - HO Scale - Steam Excursion Pre-2006 Water Tender Set - Union Pacific (UP) #907856 & #907857 - R2 - Armour Yellow, Harbor Mist Gray, Red Sill Stripe & Lettering (SKU 6502-SXT30017)

Available On: March 1, 2022

 

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During the 1980s, two ex-“Big Blow” Turbine Tenders were assigned to the UP steam program for water service.  Outwardly, they appeared almost identical to their Super Turbine days but each tender had distinctly different water connections and plumbing which is captured on the models.   Both tenders operated regularly with FEF #844/#8444 and Challenger #3985 in excursion service.  In 2003, they were renumbered.

 

Prototype History

Following the retirement of the Union Pacific GTEL 8,500 Horsepower “Big Blow” Super Turbines in the 1968-70 timeframe, the unique 23-C-GTE and 24-C-GTE fuel tenders were saved. They were repurposed for various duties around the UP system including water or fuel oil storage and for assignment to derrick outfits. While most faded into obscurity behind backshops and were eventually scrapped, several were destined for bigger things.

Tender 24-GTE-14 and 24-GTE-16 were renumbered 907857 and 907856 respectively. They were used as support cars in derrick service before being reassigned as fuel/water storage tanks at UP facilities in Los Angeles, CA.

By the 1980s they were reassigned for use with the UP steam program. While outwardly identical to their appearance in GTEL service, 907857 and 907856 featured differences in water connections and plumbing. They operated with these numbers until 2003 when they were renumbered UPP 814 and UPP 809 to signify their dedicated usage with the steam program.


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  • All-new model
  • Fully assembled
  • 24-C-GTE Class insulated body
  • 24,000-gallon capacity
  • Welded seams
  • Intricate electrical and water plumbing
  • Factory-applied air tank, brake cylinder, and control valve
  • Brake beam
  • Handbrake housing with finely detailed wheel and chain
  • Factory-applied multiple unit (MU) hoses, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses
  • Durable body-mounted die-cast metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
  • Commonwealth 3-axle trucks with SKF bearings
  • 36” machined metal wheels
  • Accurately profiled .110″ wide wheel tread
  • Directional front and rear LED lighting
  • 2-function DCC programmable decoder
  • Operate using DC and DCC
  • Operates on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
  • Truck safety chains available separately (SXT80111) – requires 22” minimum radius curve
  • Printing and lettering legible even under magnification
  • Color matched to Tru-Color paint
  • Weighted above Industry standards
  • Packaging safely stores model
  • Minimum radius: 18”

 

 

Order Due Date: June 28, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2022

 

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$204.99 US