Originally built as Union Pacific 800-class steam tenders in 1937, UPP 809 and UPP 814 have both undergone significant changes over the years. They were used as fuel tenders for the GTEL 8500 Horsepower “Big Blow” Turbines in the 1960s, fuel storage tanks in the 1970s and finally entered water service for the Heritage steam fleet in 1989.

UPP 809 “Jim Adams” and UPP 814 “Joe Jordan” have been extensively modified since their Turbine Fuel Tender careers.  Changes include removing the fuel oil heaters and squaring-off the top corners to increase their water carrying capacity.  UPP 814 was rebuilt in July 2006 followed by UPP 809 in August 2008.  Both tenders regularly operate together and are pulled behind FEF-3 #844, Challenger #3985 and eventually Big Boy #4014.

 

Product Details

 

All Rivet Counter N Rolling Stock Feature

• Fully assembled

• Factory-applied multiple unit (MU) hoses, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses

• Body-mounted semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers

• Weighted above Industry standards

• Operates on Code 55 and 70 rail

• Printing and lettering legible even under magnification

• Color matched to Tru-Color paint colors whenever possible

• Packaging safely stores model

• Minimum radius: 9 ¾”

 

Road Number Specific ScaleTrains

• All-new model

• Includes two unique tenders

• 24,000 gallon capacity

• Non-insulated

• #809 American flag printed on separate photo-etched metal placard

• Roof equipment boxes and water plumbing details

• Different weld seam locations and riveted end access plates for each tender

• Intricate electrical and water plumbing

• Factory-applied air tank, brake cylinder, and control valve

• Brake beam

• Handbrake housing with finely detailed wheel and chain

• Commonwealth 3-axle trucks

• 36” machined metal wheels

• Directional front and rear LED lighting

• 2-function DCC programmable decoder

• Operate using DC and DCC

 

Order Due Date: In Stock Now

Anticipated Delivery Date: Available Now

 

 

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