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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. Possibly missing a bit from the end of the tender, im not sure. A little dusty, could use a clean and oiling aswell. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Bowser HO Scale Union Pacific “Challenger” 4-6-6-4 Steam Locomotive – Kitbuilt Model. ? Product Overview A Bowser HO scale kitbuilt model of the Union Pacific “Challenger” 4-6-6-4 articulated steam locomotive, one of the most powerful steam engines ever built. This impressive model captures the might and presence of the legendary UP Challenger, a true icon of American railroading. Expertly constructed from the original Bowser kit, it’s ideal for collectors, display, or further detailing. Key Features? Bowser HO scale model of the Union Pacific “Challenger” 4-6-6-4? Kitbuilt and assembled from original Bowser metal and plastic components? Detailed boiler, cab, and tender construction with articulated drive? Realistic Union Pacific lettering and markings? Powerful locomotive design with twin-engine articulation? Compatible with all HO scale (1:87) model railway layouts? Ideal for display, restoration, or operational use (depending on condition)? If the item has its original box it will be shown in the photos. Mechanism untested; may require setup, lubrication, or minor adjustment before use. Please see photos for exact condition and detailing. Tender might be slightly different from Original.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. Possibly missing a bit from the end of the tender, im not sure. A little dusty, could use a clean and oiling aswell. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. IT is made from a metal material, very solid and good looking! Set to dcc code 2, start up is function 3. Missing the front piece on the cow catcher – you only need this if you dont want a coupler at the front. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. It has an MRC decoder and tested out with gaugemaster and ztc DCC controllers, all functions are working. Note: The sound is fully working but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and around 5-10 GBP. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. Note it only starts to noticeably move after speed step 9 on my gaugemaster prodigy express. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, some loose pieces. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. This is for the tender only! Fitted with dcc sound, however I cannot read or program the decoder, and so it is faulty. IT makes idling sound, but thats it. Some loose detail bits as shown from removing the shell, some other pieces are broken and loose on the tender (pips – they are easily fixed). So, this will need a new decoder/re-wiring. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. Box is a little faded on one side, missing manual too. Note: The sound is fully working but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and around 5-10 GBP. You will get what you see, if you don’t see it then it isn’t included. If not sure, please ask me. In particular, if I don’t show or state there is a box, or battery, etc then there isn’t. Please don’t assume there is.

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Even if noted as running well, it is always advisable to do a proper clean and lube before extensive running as dust, old lube, aged rubber, etc all need attention. Specific comments for this item follow below. Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, very little use. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP. Possibly missing a bit from the end of the tender, im not sure. A little dusty, could use a clean and oiling aswell.

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Tested and running very well, very, very smooth too. Note it only starts to noticeably move after speed step 9 on my gaugemaster prodigy express. With full dcc sound, lights etc. Beautiful locomotive, looks amazing! In very good condition, some loose pieces. Note: The sound is fully working etc, but it could likely use a better speaker – the ones nowadays are 10x better, and are only like 5GBP.

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