Witness the rebirth of American railroading legend with this magnificent recreation of Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy #4014. This colossal steam titan, resurrected after six decades of retirement, now dominates your N-scale layout with its glossy black finish and articulated 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement. Feel the raw power of its dual coreless motors as it hauls heavy consists with the same authority as its full-sized counterpart.
Key Features:
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Modern Legend Recreated:
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Engineering Marvel:
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Articulated chassis with proper 4-8-8-4 wheel configuration
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Dual coreless motors for prototypical pulling power
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Navigates R282mm curves despite massive size
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Operational Realism:
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Functional headlight illumination
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Includes heavy-duty couplers for FEF-3/Gs-4 helper service
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Knuckle couplers with trip pins for accurate switching
Why This Big Boy Rules the Rails:
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Piece of History: Models the only operational Big Boy in existence
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Unmatched Presence: Dominates any layout with its sheer size
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Modern Performance: Coreless motors deliver smooth, powerful operation
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Display or Operate: Equally impressive static or under power
Product Specifications:
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Scale: N (1:160)
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Minimum Radius: R282mm (11.2")
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Motors: Dual coreless
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Lighting: Directional headlight
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Couplers: Knuckle style (includes multiple variants)
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Compatibility: Pairs with UP water tender and excursion cars
Own the King of Steam:
This isn't just another steam locomotive - it's a living legend that bridges railroading's golden age and modern preservation era. Whether you're recreating UP's heritage runs or building a tribute to American rail power, this Big Boy delivers museum-quality detail with operational muscle. Order now before this engineering masterpiece sells out!
