Articulated Steam Locomotive 4-6-6-4 Challenger

 

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Between 1942 and 1944 the UP received these locomotives, to use them on passenger service on the lines with  high gradients in the  “west” of the US. In 1946, for use with the streamlined carriages , the colours scheme of the loco passed from black to  gray with orange lining, some were give also smoke deflectors. A total of 65 Challengers’ were modified.

The Rivarossi model reproduces the prototype 3975in this latest attractive livery.
 

 

 

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Articulated Steam train 4-6-6-4 "Challenger" 3985 of the "Union Pacific". This Rivarossi model reproduces the prototype "UP 3985". Is has been saved from demolition together with "UP 3977". They are maintained in perfect running condition, as often used to haul railway enthusiasts.

The model is in the same colour of the prototype black and graphite silver.

The main characteristics are the high traction power, docile movement, and  the articulation of the powered wheels and  bogies, which permits this loco  to work on minimum radius corners of 400mm. The front headlamp is working.

Length  cm. 44.

 

Produced by  Rivarossi from 1975 to 1996

In the livery of the Union Pacific,  Denver & Rio Grande Western, Clinchfield

 

code year description (in italian)
     
1200 1975 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3977 Union Pacific
5112/02 1975 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger Union Pacific 3977
1268 1977 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 1506 Delaware & Hudson
5113/03 1977 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 1506 Delaware & Hudson
1267 1977 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 672 Clinchfield
5113/04 1977 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 672 Clinchfleld
1266 1977 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger Union Pacific
5113/02 1977 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger Union Pacific
1253 1978 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3975 Union Pacific
1539 1979 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3978 Union Pacific
5112/04 1979 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3978 Union Pacific
5113/05 1984 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3801 Denver & Rio Grande Western
1523 1984 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3801 Denver & Rio Grande Western
1548 1984 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3985 Union Pacific
1598 1995 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3800 Denver & Rio Grande Western
1597 1995 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 670 Clinchfield
1591 1996 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3967 Union Pacific
1592 1996 Locomotiva a vapore articolata 4-6-0 0-6-4 Challenger 3979 Union Pacific