HO FEF-3 4-8-4, UP #844, ATHG97279
Detailed Information
GENESIS STEAM FEATURES:
Illuminated number boards
Individually-applied detail parts, including brass- painted bell and whistle, piping, valves, generator, steps, air pump, air tanks, reverser and coupler lift bar
Metal handrails
Builder’s plates
Front coupler pocket can be inserted to mount operating coupler
Non-operating classification lights
Firebox with rivet detail
Adjustable cab windows
Boiler backhead with full details and printed gauges
Blackened metal wheels
Tender-mounted DCC decoder with ESU® LOKSOUND® sound
Featuring all new sound recorded off UP #844 October, 2016!
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Synchronized chuff, whistle, bell, blow-down, air compressor, dyno and pop-off valve sounds
User-controlled whistle, short whistle, bell, squeal, coupler crash, injector, water stop and light dimmer
Some functions are limited in DC
Chuff, whistle and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA-compatible in DCC mode
Slow speed control
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart is included in the box
MODEL FEATURES:
Oil burner
Accurate oil tender details
Double or triple smokestack per prototype
Feedwater heater per prototype
Single or double generator per prototype
ATS cabinet per prototype
Side rods colored to match the prototype
Illuminated red signal light except on 2016 version of #844
Swing coupler pocket
Feedwater heaters
Two generators
Modified for excursion service tender with ATS cabinet
Minimum radius: 22”
PROTOTYPE INFORMATION:
In 1939, 15 FEF-2 class 4-8-4s, numbers 820 through 834, were acquired. They shared a family resemblance to the big Challengers and Big Boys. The FEF-2s were built as coal burners with single exhaust stacks, drop coupler pilots and “centipede” tenders that carried 25 tons of coal and 23,500 gallons of water. When they were rebuilt, they received double or triple exhaust stacks.
During the traffic crunch of World War II, ten more 4-8-4s of class FEF-3, numbers 835 through 844, were acquired. The FEF-3 boiler was slightly longer than the FEF-2; plus, the FEF-3 featured double exhaust stacks, cast pilots and cabinets on the tender. Within six months of delivery, they were fitted with “elephant ear” smoke deflectors. Several FEF-3s also received triple exhaust stacks.
All of the 4-8-4s were converted to burn oil after the Second World War. They also wore two-tone gray paint from April 1946 until the mid-1950s. While UP streamliners were all diesel powered, the FEFs worked the secondary trains such as the Pony Express and Overland as well as mail trains. At the time, those trains were usually quite long and consisted of heavyweight cars, requiring all of the power the FEFs could deliver.
Instead of retiring FEF-3 844 in the early 1960s, UP kept it for excursion service and renumbered it to 8444 in 1962 to make way for GP30 844. From the mid-1950s until 1987, FEF-3 8444 was painted in the black paint scheme. In September 1987, it was repainted into the two-tone gray scheme with yellow stripe and lettering. After returning to Cheyenne from the Los Angeles Union Station 50th Anniversary celebration in June 1989, FEF-3 8444 was renumbered back to 844. The two-tone gray paint lasted until September 1991. This release features FEF-3 8444 as it appeared from September 1987 to June 1991 with two-tone gray paint and yellow trim.
Beginning in late 1991, 844 was given a complete overhaul that lasted five years. The 844 was returned to service in black paint on September 20, 1996. A boiler tube failure in 1999 took 844 out of service for rebuilding until May 5, 2005. The model represents the 2016 version in black paint with the red signal light removed.
Specifications
TYPE:
FEF Northern
DCC:
Ready
SOUND:
Ready/21-pin
PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER:
American Locomotive Company (ALCO)
WHEEL CONFIGURATION:
4-8-4
LIGHTED:
LED
COUPLER STYLE:
McHenry Scale Knuckle
MIN. RADIUS:
22"
Minimum Age Recommendation:
14 years
Is Assembly Required:
No
Detailed Information
MODEL FEATURES:
Fully assembled and ready for your layout
Weighted for optimum performance
Razor sharp painting and printing
33” Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Body mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
Window packaging for easy viewing plus interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
Replacement parts available
Minimum radius: 18”
Specifications
COUPLER STYLE:
McHenry Scale Knuckle
ERA:
1950 - 1980
Key Features
Researched from the prototype to match specific units
Factory installed onboard sound and DCC decoder
Genesis driveline with dynamically balanced five pole skew wound motor and dual flywheels
Directional constant lighting
See-through fans
Factory installed Celcon handrails
Detailed Information
DC Mode Features
All sound functions are operated by a wireless handheld remote (DC mode only). No additional control box is required to access advanced sound features.
The six-button wireless remote allows control of the horn, bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release.
Additional programmable features allow for different bell and horn tones, coupler on/off, bell rate, directional lights on/off and volume control.
Allows for creation of multiple unit lashup with horn, bell and lights on the lead unit only.
DCC Mode Features
Compatible with all NMRA standard DCC systems
Programable for either 2 digit or 4 digit address
Programable start voltage
Programable acceleration/deceleration rate
Programmable top voltage
Programmable speed steps
Programmable individual unit sound volume
On/off control of special lighting effects: Gyralight, Prime Stratolight or Zenon Strobe.(Types and style vary on models - dependent upon prototype practices)
Advanced consisting
Access 9 accessory sound functions
Support
Manuals
Genesis SD45-2 Sound Instructions (2.8 MB)
Specifications
DCC:
Ready/21-Pin NEM
SOUND:
Ready
PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER:
EMD
Axles:
6
LIGHTED:
LED Lighting
Minimum Age Recommendation:
14 years
Is Assembly Required:
No
KAT2180, Kato HO Scale Straight Track (4) (14-1/2")
Kato HO Straight Track. This track is designed for standard HO scale use. Package includes four lengths of track.
Specifications:
Length: 14.5" (369mm)
This product was added to our catalog on April 6, 2022
