Athearn N 4-8-8-4 Class 4000 'Big Boy' UP (2008)
Model overview
4014 near Chapin, Iowa in July 2019. ©Tyler Silvest
4-8-8-4 Class 4000 'Big Boy' UP
Scale: N Gauge
Manufacturer: Athearn - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2008
DCC Capability: DCC fitted, with sound
Manufacturer: Athearn - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2008
DCC Capability: DCC fitted, with sound
Detailing
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Bell Boiler supports Chimney Coal rails Company branding Drain cocks Handrails Headlamp Injector Injector pipework Numberplates - plastic - pre-fitted Pipe work Reverser Safety valve Smoke deflectors Tail lamp Tender ladder Walking platforms Whistle |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Lifeguard |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Footsteps Handbrake wheel/ lever Inside valve gear (cosmetic) No visible gap between front-bogie & frames Pipework Sprung front bogie |
Tender |
Houses digital decoder Houses PCB Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Metal-pin point bearings Painted |
Mechanical
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
Knuckle Coupling |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
16 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 3 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC fitted, with sound |
DCC speaker |
Pre-fitted |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights (no tail lights) Headlights (independent) Tail lights (independent) |
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