Broadway Limited HO Scale Union Pacific Early Challenger (CSA-2) #3829
Experience the power and precision of the Union Pacific Early Challenger with this meticulously crafted HO scale locomotive from Broadway Limited. Featuring the advanced Paragon4 Sound & Control System, this brass hybrid model delivers museum-quality detail and prototypical operation for both DC and DCC layouts.
Key Features
- Beautifully detailed and accurately modeled Union Pacific CSA-2 "Early Challenger" in post-1947 renumbered appearance
- Precision paint, color, and lettering schemes authentic to prototype
- Many separately applied details including handrails, ladders, brake wheel, and roof walkway
- Detailed underbody with prototypical piping and components
- Brass hybrid construction with brass locomotive and tender body mounted on heavyweight die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
- Composition: ABS body with die-cast chassis
- Metal wheels for superior electrical pickup and realistic appearance
- Operating Kadee-compatible couplers (2) for reliable coupling performance
- Compatible with Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
- Minimum operating radius: 18" (22" recommended for optimal performance)
Paragon4 Sound & Control System
- Dual-mode operation: Runs on both DC and DCC systems
- Integral DCC decoder with Back EMF for smooth slow-speed control
- High-resolution 16-bit audio for exceptional sound quality
- Quillable whistle with 3 selectable whistle options
- Adjustable bell intervals for realistic operation
- Synchronized chuff sounds that vary based on load
- Ambient sounds including passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, and crew radio chatter
- Synchronized puffing smoke system with variable intensity and timing
Authentic Detailing
- HO Scale 1:87 model representing the Union Pacific CSA-2 "Early Challenger"
- 19,000-gallon cylindrical oil tender
- "As-Delivered" front engine configuration
- Graphite firebox and smokebox
- Aluminum lettering and road numbers
- Separately applied handrails, grab irons, ladders, piping, whistle, and brass bell
- Prototypical LED lighting including golden-white headlight, rear light, cab light, and illuminated number boards and classification lights
Performance Specifications
- Powered by precision 5-pole can motor with skew-wound armature
- Precision drive mechanism for smooth, reliable operation
- Traction tires for enhanced pulling power
- Metal Kadee-compatible couplers front and rear
- Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
- Wheel arrangement: 2-8-8-0 "Consolidation Mallet" configuration
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This Broadway Limited Early Challenger represents the pinnacle of HO scale steam locomotive modeling, combining brass craftsmanship with cutting-edge sound and control technology. Perfect for collectors and operators who demand the highest standards of detail and performance.
