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Athearn
We carry an extensive line of Athearn rolling stock, locomotives and parts.

Lots of new Ready-to-Roll arriving often and a large selection of "blue box" kits.

Here's the deal on the new Challenger:

Athearn Genesis Challenger

Order by August 30 and instead of retail ($369.99) or even our usually low price of $303.39, your price is only $269.99

Here are your choices:

G9122 - UP #3985 - 2 left
G9128 - Unlettered UP late ver.(double stacks)
G9129 - D&RGW #3804 (twin stacks, open cab)
G9130 - UP #3964 (twin stack, closed cab)
G9131 - UP #3975 Greyhound w/Smoke Deflectors

 

Here are the details:

Details specific to each prototype road name & number
* Comprehensively researched from official documents & photographs
* Prototypically detailed back head with micro-printed gauge faces
* Adjustable cab windows
* Cab is model specific either open or closed cab with opening doors
* Eccentric cranks will operate in correct direction on both sides of locomotive
* See-through boiler walkways
* Chemically blackened RP25 contour wheels
* Electrical pick up from all 12 drivers & all tender wheels
* Engineered to negotiate 18" radius curves
* Directional head/back up lights with lighted number boards
* Single or twin stacks are smoke unit ready with plug in feature
* Detailed instructions with exploded view drawings & history booklet

DC (ANALOG) FEATURES:
14 random sounds
Synchronized chuff
Constant computerized lighting and directional light change features.
"Spiking-up" throttle provides long whistle
"Spiking-down" throttle provides bell sound
Rapid speed reduction on the throttle creates brake squeal.
Idling locomotive chuff starts at about 2V
(loco is still not moving ñ loco starts moving at 3V
Minimum momentum to enhance starting/stopping
Safety feature for valve gears and gear drive:
Slow-down before reversal, even if direction switch is thrown while loco is in motion

DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL (DCC) FEATURES:
Synchronized chuff (basic sound, all other sounds overriding chuff)
On/off lights with directional light change. (F0)
Bell (F1)
Long whistle (F2)
Short whistle (F3)
Coupling sound (F4)
Brakes (F5)
Steam discharge (F6)
Rail clack (F7)
(F8) can be optional function for user.
F9 through F12 available for modelers who can chose to use these additional functions.
 

Hurry - act before it's too late.  The deadline for this phenomenal price is Tuesday, August 30, 2005.  You can call or email your order in.  We will confirm receipt at this price.  If you do not get confirmation please double check with us for priority.

 


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