Description: MTH 30-1108 Union Pacific Challenger 4-6-6-4 3985 Steam Engine PS2 Upgrade XTRAS MTH 30-1108 Union Pacific Challenger 4-6-6-4 3985 Steam Engine PS2 Upgrade XTRAS Description Here's another listing by Lone Star Trains and Collectibles, Your Classic Era Train Headquarters! TRULY ONE OF A KIND SPECIAL ENGINE--UPGRADED AND LOTS Of DETAIL ADDED! SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN INTO THE LISTING TO SEE 24 enlargeable pictures. THEN SCROLL TO THE VERY BOTTOM PAST ALL THE POLICIES TO SEE EVEN MORE PICTURES. This is the awesome black with gray boiler front Union Pacific Challenger steam engine that was one of the earliest things MTH produced. Since it is in the Rail King line, it can run on O-31 and higher. It is great to have such a neat engine and still be able to run it on O-31 without having to get the super wider radius. ORIGINALLY, this unit was only issued in the whistle version. However. this unit was professionally upgraded to Protosounds 2 by an authorized MTH Service tech. He also liked things prototypical, so he added lots of great cosmetic detail as well, such as: Silver handrails replaced with metal grade piano wire that is black like the real engine (the silver handrails are impossible to paint!) Journal boxes were painted with white centers The original MTH bell that sat on top of the boiler was replaced with the more realisitic bell bracket and brass bell that mounts on the FRONT of the boiler Engineer and fireman figures were added to the cab THE TECH ADDED A SUPERCAPACITOR in place of the battery, so you never have to change the battery again. FEATURES Die-Cast Metal Chassis Metal Wheels and Axles Precision Flywheel Equipped Motor Locomotive Speed Control Metal Handrails and Decorative Bell Decorative Metal Whistle Operating Marker Lights Operating ProtoSmoke System Die-Cast Boiler and Tender Body Constant Voltage Headlight Die-Cast Truck Sides Colorful Paint Scheme Remote Controlled Proto-Coupler Unit Measures: 25 1/2" x 2 5/8" x 3 7/8" Operates On O-31 Curves Engineer and fireman figures were added to the cab THE TECH ADDED A SUPERCAPACITOR in place of the battery, so you never have to change the battery again. CONDITION: C-8. Upgraded to Protosounds 2, tested and working great. Looks fantastic. Has lots of cosmetic detail upgrades such as painted journals, brass bell assembly on front, black handrails, real coal on tender, and more. There is a paint rub along the back edge of the cab roof, and there is a small paint nick on one of the cylinders, pictured. BOX is nice, P-7 with some common discoloration on one end flap. 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Price: 500 USD
Location: Jacksonville, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-09T11:57:22.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Engine number: 3985
Called: articulated steam engine
Model: Challenger
Abbreviation: UP
Brand: Lionel
MPN: 3985, 30-1108, RK-1108, 1108, 30-1108-0, 30-1108-1, Protosound 2 upgrade
Color: Black
Control: Analog
Gauge: O
Grading: C-8
Material: Diecast
Scale: O
State of Assembly: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Train Operating Company: Union Pacific
Type: Steam Locomotive
Vehicle Type: Steam Engine and tender
Modified Item: No
Power Supply: AC
Features: operating coupler, whistle, bell, smoke, DCS, Protosound
Grade: C-8 Like New
Power Type: AC
Rail System: Three-Rail System
Replica of: Challenger
Theme: articulated
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Control System: Analog
Corporate Roadname: Union Pacific
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
Year Manufactured: 1996
Wheel Configuration: 4-6-6-4
Franchise: Rail King