{"product_id":"broadway-limited-ho-union-pacific-early-challenger-csa-2-3828-steam-locomotive-4809","title":"HO Broadway Ltd Early Challenger (CSA-2) Union Pacific #3828 4809","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBroadway Limited Early Challenger (CSA-2) Union Pacific #3828 HO Scale Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the power and precision of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnion Pacific Early Challenger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/broadway-limited.com\/\" target=\"_self\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited Imports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This beautifully detailed CSA-2 class locomotive represents one of the most iconic articulated steam engines in American railroad history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Early Challenger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails, Ladders, Brake Wheel, Roof Walkway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Underbody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: ABS Body, Diecast Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel Composition: Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouplers: (2) Operating Kadee Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Tracks: Code 83 and 100 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALL-NEW Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System with Rolling Thunder Capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Locomotive and Tender Body with a Heavyweight Die-Cast Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details, Including a Brass Bell and Whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight and Rear Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControllable Cab and Number Board Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Kadee-Compatible Couplers (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Minimum Radius of 18 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #3828\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSA-2 Early Challenger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-1947 with Integral Cast Cylinder Front Engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4809\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your Union Pacific operations with these related items from MPM Hobbies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-freight-cars\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Build authentic Union Pacific freight consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-track\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Expand your layout with quality track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dcc-systems\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC Control Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Control your Broadway Limited locomotives with precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-scenery\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Railroad Scenery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Create realistic Western landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/broadway-limited.com\/\" target=\"_self\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cutting Edge Leader in Sound Equipped Model Trains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\" target=\"_self\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPM Hobbies | MPM Hobbies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadway Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51401186246887,"sku":"BWL4809","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_1_0f9601ff-fce4-4d93-81b0-5636acf2f771.jpg?v=1759971448","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/broadway-limited-ho-union-pacific-early-challenger-csa-2-3828-steam-locomotive-4809","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}