{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-athg-1009-4-6-6-4-csa-1-challenger-locomotive-with-tsunami2-dcc-sound-up-3911","title":"PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO ATHG-1009 4-6-6-4 CSA-1 Challenger Locomotive with Tsunami2 DCC \u0026 Sound, UP #3911","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto mb-1\" style=\"max-width:930px\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SKU --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"landing-content\"\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e\n\t\t.mediaFeature {padding:2px 0;}\n\t\t.safeTech {background:#6f92a5;float:left;padding:20px 0;font-size: 17}\n\t\t.safeTech, .safeTech h4 {color:#fff;}\n\t\u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e\n\t.aligncenter {\n\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t}\n\t\u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003c!-- Start Overview --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"consumerWebCopyDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 id=\"consumerWebCopy\"\u003ePROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eALCO constructed the first 4-6-6-4 locomotives in the world, numbered 3900 to 3914, for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1936. These huge engines were named the Challenger Simple Articulated, or CSA-1, class. The railroad received 25 near copies, classified as CSA-2, the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eUnlike compound Mallet engines that crawled along with drag freights, the Challengers had two sets of high- pressure cylinders and could safely reach passenger train speeds. The mammoth locomotives also had a heavy-duty starting tractive effort of 97,400 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOriginally constructed to haul fast freight up the famous Wasatch grade, the CSA-1 and -2 Challengers would hold a variety of assignments over their long careers- including passenger service. Depending upon their operating territory, they burned either coal or oil, and some locos were converted back- and-forth several times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c!-- Stop Overview --\u003e \n    \n    \u003c!-- Start Features --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e#3820 Class CSA-2, Worthington feedwater heater, large sand dome, covered vertical bar pilot, walkway “hump”, no steam pipe to front cylinders, blackened metal side rods, satin paint finish, oil burner. Era 1940s+\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e#3823 Class CSA-2, Elesco feedwater heater, large sand dome, covered vertical bar pilot, walkway “hump”, no steam pipe to front cylinders, blackened metal side rods, satin paint finish, oil burner. Era 1940s+\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e#3907 Class CSA-1, Worthington feedwater heater, standard sand dome, boiler-tube pilot with wide handrails, no walkway “hump”, steam pipe to front cylinders, blackened metal side rods, satin paint finish, coal burners. Era 1936+\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e#3911 Class CSA-1, Worthington feedwater heater, standard sand dome, boiler-tube pilot with wide handrails, no walkway “hump”, steam pipe to front cylinders, blackened metal side rods, satin paint finish, coal burners. Era 1936+\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c!-- End Features --\u003e \n    \n    \u003c!-- Start Features --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eSTEAM LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards and headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHeadlight turns off in reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIlluminated directional back-up light in the tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCorrectly operating eccentric cranks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdjustable top cab vent and cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePivoting front and rear engines for negotiating 18” radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCurrent pick-up on all driver and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBoiler backhead with full details and printed gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSynchronized chuff, whistle, bell, blow-down, air compressor, dyno and pop-off valve sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUser-controlled whistle, short whistle, bell, squeal, coupler crash, injector, water stop and light dimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIndividually-applied detail parts, including brass-painted bell and whistle, piping, valves, generator, steps, air pump, air tanks, reverser and coupler lift bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFront coupler pocket can be inserted to mount operating coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for great sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUpgraded headlight lighting with brighter LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eImproved loco-to-tender connection harness for increased durability and serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMinimum recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c!-- End Features --\u003e \n    \u003c!-- Start Features --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"wrapDiv\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 id=\"featureList\"\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv id=\"featureListDiv\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"columns col-lg-6 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTender-mounted DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eEngine, whistle, and bell sounds work in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c!-- End Features --\u003e \n    \n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42985714778175,"sku":"ATHG-1009-PRE","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/ATHG-1009_A0_K41RIEI7.jpg?v=1772902857","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-athg-1009-4-6-6-4-csa-1-challenger-locomotive-with-tsunami2-dcc-sound-up-3911","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}