Athearn is very pleased to announce the pricing, item numbers and expected delivery dates for the next step in steam realism; the Genesis 4-6-6-4 Challenger. Over five decades of serving the HO scale market has made Athearn uniquely qualified to meet the ever increasing demands of innovation and prototypical fidelity that is required by our every day customer; the HO hobbyist. Delivery of the exquisite Genesis 4-6-6-4 Challenger will commence in Spring 2004 with a second release of additional road names and road numbers near the end of 2004. Genesis has designed a HO scale model that moves steam realism to the next level. General features include: * Features details specific to each prototype road name and road number * Comprehensively researched from official documents and photographs * Prototypically detailed backhead with micro-printed gauge faces * Adjustable cad windows * Cab is model specific, with either open doors, or closed cab with opening doors. * Eccentric cranks will operate in correct direction on both sides of locomotive * See-through boiler walkways * Chemically blackened RP25 contour wheels * Electrical pick up from all drivers and tender wheels * Will take 18'' radius curves * Available in analog or digital sound in all models * Analog sound features revolutionary authentic Challenger sound with multiple sound functions * Digital sound features five programming functions * Directional head/backup lights with lighted number boards * Single or twin stacks are smoke unit ready with plug in feature * Detailed instructions with exploded view drawings and history booklet