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Dear N Scale Modelers: Athearn has
just announced their second release and run of their new 4-6-6-4
Challengers. The first run is here and boy are they something to
see and hear! The sound quality is fantastic. We had a couple of
customers in recently who do know model UP or DRG and they just had
to get one, once the saw and heard them run. If you don't have DCC
no problem. They come with a little black remote control for those
of you who use Analog. Have a close look. See the chart at the
bottom of the page for the version right for you.
Overview
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.
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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
Many of our customers wanted to know
the difference's between the different 4-6-6-4s that Athearn has
released or is going to release. Here is a chart that explains the
differences:
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Item #
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Roadname
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Engine
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Release
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Built
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Cabin
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Oil/coal
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Defl.
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Deck
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Stack
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Sm/F.box color
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11800
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(Clinchfield)
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Undec.
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1st
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open
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coal
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no
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yes
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single
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Dark graphite
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11801
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(UP early & Rio Gr.)
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Undec.
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2nd
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closed
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both incl
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yes
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yes
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twin
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Graphite oil
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11802
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UP
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3985
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1st
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1943
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closed
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oil
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no
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no
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twin
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Dark graphite
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11803
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D&RGW
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3802
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1st
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1943
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open
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coal
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no
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no
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twin
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Graphite oil
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11804
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Clinchfield
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670
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1st
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1943
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open
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coal
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no
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no
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single
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Dark graphite
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11805
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UP
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3943
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2nd
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1944
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closed
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coal
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yes
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yes
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twin
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Graphite oil
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11806
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UP
(Greyhound)
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3977
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2nd
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1943
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closed
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oil
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yes
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no
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twin
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Two-tone gray
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11807
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Clinchfield
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672
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2nd
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1943
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open
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coal
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no
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yes
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single
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Dark graphite
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11809
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D&RGW
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3804
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2nd
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1943
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open
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coal
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no
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yes
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twin
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Graphite oil
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And now for the exciting news: The
Regular Retail Price is $425.00 usd/ All orders placed before
April 30th 2007 will be Sold for $319.95
each!
So here is a great deal for those of
you who can pre-book.
Call Pacific Western Rail Today to
Order (866) 840-7777 or order online.
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