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The Challenger 4-6-6-4 simple articulated locomotive was born into an era of contradictions. The railroad industry was suffering through the massive economic downturns of the early 1930s, with most railroads barely remaining solvent. Yet, a movement arose that resulted in the development of the pinnacle of steam locomotive design. New locomotive orders with the major erection shops of Alco, Baldwin and Lima were almost non - existent in the years between 1930 and 1933.
(Alco) finalized the design of what was to become one of the most widely recognized locomotives in the world. In 1936, the first group of locomotives with the 4-6-6-4 wheel arrangement was delivered to the Union Pacific Railroad. They were an immediate success and their roster grew to number 105 locomotives on the Union Pacific alone. This new wheel arrangement was given the name “CHALLENGER”. While the origin of the name is unclear, it proved to be an apt moniker.
UNION PACIFIC j CLINCHFIELD In 1943, to meet the demands of increased war-time traffic, Rio Grande requested more Baldwin 4-6-6-4s similar to those previously received from this builder. Instead, the War Production Board diverted six Alco locomotives from an order then in production for the Union Pacific. These locomotives were in turn leased from the Defense Plant Corporation by the D&RGW.
Model Features The Genesis™ 4-6-6-4 Challenger is the culmination of the art of design and tooling integrating the latest innovations in electronic technology. The Challenger model has been developed from its inception as the finest three dimensional operating miniature representation of the prototype available. Enclosed in the premium quality box are the following items: 1. History and Instruction Book that includes a warranty and instruction card 2. HO scale 4-6-6-4 Challenger Locomotive 3.
Sound and DCC Features The installation of sound in a locomotive adds a new dimension to operation. Sound makes a technically perfect static model come alive and enhances the experience of operation. You will find that you will no longer ‘run’ the engine but, rather, operate it in the context of your layout. Whether you are using conventional DC control or a DCC system, the incorporation of advanced electronic technology will provide the ultimate railroading experience.
Your new GenesisTM Challenger Locomotive comes factory equipped with a state-of-the-art Dual Function decoder. This means your locomotive will run on any NMRA compatible DCC system or on any regular DC Train Control (HO power pack). Caution: Do not run your new GenesisTM Challenger Locomotive on any G scale power pack. You may damage the locomotive circuitry. When running on a DC power pack, this locomotive features a wireless radio control.
3. Slowly turn the throttle until sounds come on. Once sounds begin you have 20 seconds to enter the program mode. 4. Enter the program mode by pressing the Button STP three (3) times. The locomotive will say “program” after each press. After the third “program,” you will be in program mode. 5. Press Button 4 or Button 3 to speed up or reduce the chuff rate, respectively. Each press of the button adjusts the chuff rate up or down by one unit. Each time you will hear the locomotive say “program”. 6.
DCC Operation- Digital Mode Additional Information Your new GenesisTM Challenger Locomotive will operate on any NMRA compatible DCC system. The dual-function decoder has the following features: The dual-function decoder installed in this locomotive should perform well when used with any NMRA compatible DCC system. See your DCC manual on how to program and operate the decoder.
Lubrication and Maintenance of the GenesisTM 4-6-6-4 Challenger The GenesisTM Challenger Locomotive has been carefully engineered to provide years of trouble free operation. However, as with all things mechanical, a small amount of care and maintenance is required to insure the flawless operation of this fine model. These simple procedures will provide the necessary information to give you years of trouble-free enjoyment. Care and Cleaning tact.
An operating coupler should fit in the rearmost hole with no clearance problems, and the coupler and it’s box can be attached using screw #212 (supplied, see drawing). If, however, your choice of coupler does have clearance problems when mounted in the rear threaded nut, simply mount it to the threaded nut further forward.
COAL TENDER 352 350 355 356 353 354 351 352 350 358 348 COAL TENDER with WOOD DECK 349 460 355 356 353 354 351 358 359 357 348 377 349 377 345 346 347 339 338 344 343 345 346 347 339 338 459 357 337 344 343 337 342 336 342 361 341 361 341 340 340 335 335 334 334 333 333 376 376 332 332 375 331 375 309 331 374 328 374 328 308 327 308 327 360 360 360 330 360 329 330 326 329 326 324 323 325 307 324 323 325 307 322 319 318 309 322 31
Item # Description OIL TENDER 352 350 355 356 353 354 351 571 570 562 563 358 348 349 357 559 564 565 569 566 568 560 561 377 567 345 346 347 339 338 344 343 337 342 336 361 341 340 335 334 333 376 332 375 331 309 374 328 308 327 360 360 330 329 326 324 323 325 307 322 319 318 321 320 317 312 311 316 315 310 314 313 306 303 305 302 301 304 13 QTY Item # Description QTY 301 Tender lead truck wheel and axle assm.
SUPERSTRUCTURE PARTS LIST Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Description Cab side sliding window glazing-right Cab side fixed window glazing-right Cab door spring Cab door hinge pin Cab door support Cab rear hand rail Cab door Cab door glazing-left Cab door glazing-right Cab Roof hatch Roof hatch hinge Roof hatch hinge pins Cab side fixed window glazing-left Cab side sliding window glazing-left Cab front window glaz
UNION PACIFIC 9 7 10 18 11 12 13 208 14 CLINCHFIELD 15 8 6 5 16 4 17 3 1 2 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 26 27 28 200 33 34 35 29 30 31 32 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 46 48 56 49 57 58 60 59 206 207 55 50 51 54 52 204 61 53 63 64 62 RIO GRANDE 65 69 10 18 11 68 12 13 208 14 15 66 70 78 76 67 79 80 77 83 114 84 83 82 81 115 6 16 71 74 75 85 86 17 87 73 113 209 112 88 111 1 72 2 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 26 27 28 200 33 34 89 35 29 30 31 32 36 90
RUNNING GEAR 147 147 191 190 189 177 Item # 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 188 187 192 193 148 146 143 146 175 WHEEL ASSY WITHOUT TIRE 149 144 145 181 211 160 161 162 163 141 183 186 185 184 182 180 179 178 194 165 164 140 139 142 198 166 176 195 196 197 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 159 134 125 126 136 156 124 123 135 155 150 137 158 151 138 154 117 174 122 118 121 157 152 120 133 170 153 119 167 134 135 136 137 1
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