Athearn N scale Challenger 4-6-6-4

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Athearn N scale Challenger 4-6-6-4

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Very powerfull and detailed engine. I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes to pull long trains. although price is a little high, I think it was well worth it. The engine runs smoothly through the track with no problems and the sound on it is great too.

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Ive always been a big BIG BOY Fan, but when I heard this Challenger was coming out I had to own one. Im really pleased at the pulling power of this engine. I bought mine at Less than List Price, but this little wonder is worth any price! And the Sound Is really nice. I cant beleive there is so much in this fine little package. To tell the truth, after I saw it run, I bought another one! Double Header here we come!

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This is an incredible model. If Kato doesn’t pay attention, the modelers will.

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I like it. When I first saw it, I thought it was an HO model.

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I have bought this locomotive I think it’s a very good and accurate model, it run fine, but I have had a problem with its Crank left and right (pieces 73 and 80), they went out from their wheels when the locomotive ran slowly. I think these pieces were bad ensambled in the factory I have serious problems to install them again

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This Challenger is currently the pride of my US., N gauge railroad here in the UK. and I have just ordered another from the Athearn second production. I run it on DC only, it pulls very well and the sound is good.

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I can describe this loco in three letters: wow! After seeing the capabilities of this loco on DC, I can’t wait to see it operating on DCC later this year. I’m just blown away by the detail, quality and sound.

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Great! WOW! Nothing like the old HO train set I had as a kid! Once I get track up I hope to see it pull 20-30 cars. Now I’m back into trains big time! Thanks Athearn!

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I am going to make an excuse to use this on my modern-day freelanced RR. Looks like it would be great w/ a SD unit in tandem.

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Beautiful model…ran well right out of the box on DC…then STOPPED…had sound but no motion…the dealer very cooperativly tried…no joy…sent back to Athearn …expect new one any day now.

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I bought 3985 a month ago and it runs great on my club layout. i had it pulling a 63 car coal drag at passenger speeds on a 1% grade with only using half throttle. The only problem was that the engine stops and start when there are other locomotives in the same block, but besides that it is a great loco.

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This locomotive is AWESOME! I got one for Christmas and absolutely love it. My UP layout runs on DC, and the dual mode adapted perfectly; no problems. The sounds are very realistic and the controller is easy to use. The detail is outstanding, but still very sturdy. It has never derailed on my 11 1/4" radius Bachmann EasyTrack, and it relatively easy to put on the rails. Just a wonderful product…

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I just found out it has a 3 pole skewed motor instead of the 5 pole skewed motor as advertised by Athearn , and this Model Railroader review .