MTH 30-1189-1 O Gauge D&RG 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Loco & Tender #3505 w/PS2 EX/Box

This is an MTH 30-1189-1 O Gauge Denver and Rio Grande 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Locomotive and Tender with ProtoSound 2.0 from 2001. The Union Pacific designed and asked ALCO to build the best high-speed simple articulated engines to grace American rails in the midst of the Great Depression. The 4-6-6-4 Challenger first appeared on UP rails in 1936, and it was clear from the beginning that it could handle tremendous tonnage at high speeds. Though the Challenger was initially designed for freight use, UP also put it into passenger service, and it proved itself capable of handling any task it was given. The railroad was so pleased with its performance that it ordered more of the 4-6-6-4s over the next several years. It was as a result of a war-time order that the Rio Grande took possession of their Challengers. When UP placed their fourth order for the engines, the War Production Board refused to approve the entire order. Instead they diverted six of the Challengers to the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, which received the leased articulateds in 1943. Although UP apparently expected to receive the engines they had ordered at the end of the war, the D&RGW Challengers were eventually sold to the Clinchfield Railroad. Features include 2 precision flywheel equipped motors, a constant voltage headlight, an operating protosmoke system, a detailed cab interior and protosound 2.0 with freight yard proto effects.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The wheels show average run-time. This item has been out on display previously and its overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of the shell and chassis. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 30-1189-1
Years Manufactured: 2001 - 2001
Road Name: Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6277852.

Trainz Product Id: 11411228