Broadway Limited HO Scale Union Pacific Early Challenger (CSA-2) #3821
Experience the power and precision of the Union Pacific Early Challenger with this highly detailed HO scale model from Broadway Limited. This CSA-2 "Early Challenger" locomotive represents the post-1947 renumbered appearance and features the advanced Paragon4 Sound & Control System for an immersive operating experience.
Key Features
- Beautifully detailed and accurately modeled 2-8-8-0 "Consolidation Mallet" configuration
- Precision paint, color, and lettering schemes matching Union Pacific prototype
- Many separately applied details including hand rails, ladders, brake wheel, and roof walkway
- Detailed underbody with authentic mechanical components
- Brass-hybrid construction with brass locomotive and tender body
- Heavyweight die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort and stability
- 19,000-gallon cylindrical oil tender with rebuilt front engine configuration
- Distinctive Union Pacific graphite-hue firebox and smokebox
- Separately applied handrails, grab irons, ladders, piping, and brass bell
Paragon4 Sound & Control System
- High-resolution 16-bit audio for realistic sound reproduction
- Fully compatible with both DC and DCC environments
- Integral DCC decoder with Back EMF for precision slow-speed control
- Quillable whistle with choice of 3 selectable whistles
- Adjustable bell intervals for customizable operation
- Synchronized chuff sounds that vary based on engine load
- Ambient sounds including passenger station, freight yard, and crew radio chatter
- Synchronized puffing smoke system with variable intensity and timing
Lighting and Electrical
- Prototypical LED lighting with golden-white headlight and rear light
- Individually controllable lights in Pro Lighting Mode
- Powered by 5-pole can motor with skew-wound armature
- Precision drive mechanism with traction tires for increased pulling power
Technical Specifications
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Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
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Prototype: Union Pacific CSA-2 "Early Challenger" (post-1947 renumbered)
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Road Number: #3821
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Construction: Brass body with die-cast chassis
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Wheel Composition: Metal
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Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee compatible
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Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
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Minimum Operating Radius: 18" (22" recommended)
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Item Number: BWL4804
Enhance Your Layout
This Union Pacific Early Challenger pairs perfectly with HO scale freight cars and passenger cars from our collection. Complete your Union Pacific consist with authentic Union Pacific rolling stock, and enhance your layout with HO scale track and structures.
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