HO Broadway Ltd Early Challenger (CSA-2) Union Pacific #3828 4809

Broadway Limited Early Challenger (CSA-2) Union Pacific #3828 HO Scale Locomotive

Discover the power and precision of the Union Pacific Early Challenger from Broadway Limited Imports. This beautifully detailed CSA-2 class locomotive represents one of the most iconic articulated steam engines in American railroad history.

About the Early Challenger

The Union Pacific Challenger class locomotives were among the most powerful and successful articulated steam engines ever built. The CSA-2 class, built in the early 1940s, featured a 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement that provided exceptional power for freight service while maintaining the speed capabilities needed for fast freight operations. These locomotives were instrumental in moving wartime traffic across Union Pacific's vast network during World War II and continued in service well into the diesel era.

This HO scale model is a brass-hybrid replica of the Union Pacific Railroad's CSA-2 class early Challenger steam locomotive, specifically road number 3828 in its post-1947 appearance with an integral cast cylinder front engine. It features the Paragon4 Sound & Control System, which includes synchronized puffing smoke with chuff sound, variable smoke intensity, high-resolution audio, and an integral dual-mode decoder for operation on both DC and DCC layouts. The locomotive has a die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort and a brass body with many separately applied details, including handrails, grab irons, ladders, and piping.

Features

• Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled
• Precision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes
• Many Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails, Ladders, Brake Wheel, Roof Walkway
• Detailed Underbody
• Composition: ABS Body, Diecast Chassis
• Wheel Composition: Metal
• Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee Compatible
• Compatible Tracks: Code 83 and 100 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18"

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features

• ALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound & Control System with Rolling Thunder Capability
• 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
• Brass Locomotive and Tender Body with a Heavyweight Die-Cast Chassis
• Many Separately Applied Details, Including a Brass Bell and Whistle
• Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight and Rear Light
• Controllable Cab and Number Board Lights
• Metal Kadee-Compatible Couplers (2)
• Equipped with Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power
• Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 Rail
• Recommended Minimum Radius of 18 Inches

Specifications

• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Road Name: Union Pacific
• Road Number: #3828
• Class: CSA-2 Early Challenger
• Appearance: Post-1947 with Integral Cast Cylinder Front Engine
• Item Number: 4809

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