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
KAD10, Kadee HO Scale #5 Coupler (10) (9/32" Center)
This is a ten pack of Kadee 9/32" Center HO Scale #5 Couplers. This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring. The #5 Magne-Matic Metal Coupler may be mounted with the #213, #232, #234, #242 Gearboxes (not included) or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.
Specifications:
Material: Metal
Shank Length: Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head)
Coupler Offset: Centerset
Knuckle Spring: #622
Centering System: Standard Shank
Centering Spring: #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
Head: Standard Head
Works In Place of: #58, #28, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset "clone" couplers
Works With: #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes
Includes:
(10) Pair #5 Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
(10) Pair #634 Centering Spring #5 Style
Extra #622 Knuckle Springs
KAD148, Kadee HO-Scale #148 Whisker Coupler (2)
The Kadee HO-Scale #148 Whisker Coupler will work anywhere a NO.5® Coupler will work. The #148 coupler is a direct replacement for most Bachmann On30 couplers & a direct replacement for any plastic Medium Centerset "clone" couplers.The #148 Kadee® Magne-Matic® WHISKER® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, Metal WHISKER® Centering Spring, insulated Draft Gear Box and Lid. The #148 Coupler may be mounted with supplied 242 draft gear box or with Manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box.Two pair per package
"Dual Tool" Manual uncoupling tool & built in Spring Pic
There are many modelers that wish to manual uncouple with a small tool and Kadee®offers the #241 "Dual Tool" manual uncoupler and spring pick combination. For manual uncoupling the #118 & #119 shelf coupler the #241 has a "pointed" end to fit around the top shelf. The other "blade" end of the #241 is for standard couplers, also, the blade end has nubs so it can double as a spring pick for inserting small coil springs. To manual uncouple the #118 & #119 coupler with the pointed end of the #241 "Dual Tool", first push the cars together where the coupler knuckles compress against each other, insert the pointed end against the "outside" of the hooked tip of the knuckle as illustrated (the knuckle is the moving part of the coupler head). As the point slips into the coupler it will push the knuckle past the hook of the opposing knuckle. To assist the uncoupling you can push the knuckle tip outward with the point, when the knuckle tips are past each other you can now separate the uncoupled cars.
Package Includes:
(1) "Dual Tool" Manual uncoupling tool & built in Spring Pic
KAT106-6285, Kato 106-6285, N Scale Amfleet, Phase VI Viewliner Intercity Express 4 Unit Starter Series Train Set, With Amtrak Phase V GE P42, Std. DC, #150
Set Includes:
GE P42 'Genesis' Amtrak Phase Vb (Modern Paint Version) #150
Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25035
Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25101
Viewliner Sleeper Amtrak Phase VI #62004
Hangar style case, easy to pick up for beginner modelers looking to begin modeling Amtrak's single level trains.
This product was added to our catalog on September 5, 2021
Includes:
GE P42 'Genesis' Amtrak Phase Vb (Modern Paint Version) #150
Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25035
Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25101
Viewliner Sleeper Amtrak Phase VI #62004
With Interior lighting installed
Hangar style case, easy to pick up for beginner modelers looking to begin modeling Amtrak's single level trains.
Includes:
Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25079
Amfleet II Coach-Café Amtrak Phase VI #28004
Viewliner Sleeper Amtrak Phase VI #62025
With Pre-Installed Lighting
7 slot bookcase that can be used to hold both a 3-Car Set and 4-Car "Starter Series" set, or other combinations of individual car or locomotive releases
KAT1060041, Kato (N Scale) Silver Streak Zephyr Starter Set Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (silver, black)
Product Information:
Complete train in one package includes E5A locomotive, 5 beautifully detailed and painted Budd corrugated passenger cars, Unitrack oval and Kato power pack.
Every hobby begins with a single step; start off on the right foot with a Kato UNITRACK Starter Set! Each starter set comes with a complete oval of track, a Kato Power Pack, a locomotive, a re-railer, a pack of 6 mixed freight cars, and an instruction book on how to assemble and care for your new Starter Set. From then on, the sky's the limit thanks to UNITRACK's modular snap-track design. Build a complex basement layout, or keep it simple so that you can take it out in evenings; anything is possible with UNITRACK!
To call the “Silver Streak Zephyr” famous before its time would be to do the all-corrugated, slick stainless steel train a disservice. Named after a movie of the same name which featured the CB&Q’s distinctive corrugated equipment, the “Silver Streak Zephyr” and its specially built EMD E5A unit “Silver Bullet” was a short distance luxury train that operated between Lincoln, Nebraska and Kansas City with stops in Omaha and St. Joseph.
Key Features:
EMD E5A locomotive #9909 "Silver Bullet"
Budd Baggage/RPO #1600 “Silver Sheen”
Budd Baggage Car #900 “Silver Light”
Budd Coach #4703 “Silver Gleam”
Budd Coach #4704 “Silver Glow”
Budd Observation #300 “Silver Spirit”
Specially designed bookcase packaging that holds all 6 locomotives and cars with additional room for an extra 2 E5 locomotives.
Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
Grade crossing/rerailing track
Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
Kato Power Pack
This product was added to our catalog on May 6, 2023
KAT1060042, Amtrak ACS-64 Amfleet I Starter Set -- Amtrak (Phase VI Scheme) Loco, 3 Amfleet I Coaches & Cafe, Track & Pack
Product Information:
The Kato N Scale Amtrak ACS-64 Amfleet I Starter Set is a great way to get started in modeling Amtrak trains. Pulled by an Siemens ACS-64 electric, a train of three Amfleet coaches and a cafe car make their way around an oval of Unitrack roadbed-style track. The set includes an oval of track with 12-3/8" radius curves, a grade crossing-rerailer section, power pack and instructions. Durable Unitrack features Code 80 nickel silver rail, realistic molded roadbed for setup on any surface, strudy rail joiners (Unijoiners) which provide secure connections and electrical continuity. The Amtrak ACS-64 Amfleet I Starter Set is part of a wide selection of Kato N Scale Unitrack sets and accessories.
This product was added to our catalog on May 6, 2023
