Product Features and Details
Big Boy – The Golden Age of Railroading Not much more can be said about the legendary Big Boy der Union Pacific Railroad (UP) that would not be like carrying coals to Newcastle. This gigantic unit is famous around the world and is more than just a locomotive. It stands for the great era of railroading and is a symbol for inventive and pioneering spirit of the United States of America, which can celebrate 250 years of independence. Nothing is impossible in the land of unlimited possibilities and the der Big Boy is truly an example for this steadfast confidence of Americans. The UP will certainly not present a golden Big Boy for this great independence celebration. This remains reserved for Märklin – with an extremely fine Big Boy 4000 in H0, plated in 24 carat gold. Strictly limited, this impressive model is a visual and extremely enduring gem.
Prototype: Union Pacific Railroad (UP) class 4000 "Big Boy".
Highlights
- The smoke box door, upper boiler part, the tender body, the driving wheels, pilot wheels and trailing truck wheels, the side rods and drive rods, as well as various other metal parts are plated with 24 carat gold.
- Limited worldwide to 1,776 locomotives.
- Each "Big Boy" is consecutively numbered.
- There is also a consecutively numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Exclusive packaging.
- World of Operation mfx+ digital decider and extensive operating and sound functions included.
Model: The smoke box door, upper boiler part, the tender body, the driving wheels, pilot wheels and trailing truck wheels, the side rods, and drive rods, as well as various separately applied parts are constructed of metal and plated with 24 carat gold. The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound functions. It also has controlled high-efficiency propulsion. 6 axles powered, 6 axles powered using side rods. Traction tires. The locomotive has an articulated frame enabling it to negotiate sharp curves. It also has Boxpok driving wheels. The middle driving axles are spring-loaded. The headlight, backup light on the tender, and the number board lights are maintenance-free, warm white LEDs. 2 smoke generators (7226) can be installed in the locomotive; the contacts for them are on constantly. The headlight, backup light on the tender, and the number board lights will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The cab lighting can be controlled in digital operation. Coupler hooks can be inserted in the pilot on the front of the locomotive. There is a close coupling between the locomotive and tender. Steam lines are mounted to swing out and back with the cylinders. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons. There are many separately applied details. Figures of a locomotive engineer and fireman for the engineer's cab are included.
This "Big Boy" comes in exclusive packaging with a certificate of authenticity. The locomotive and certificate of authenticity are consecutively numbered. A pair of cotton gloves as well as a booklet about the origin of the model are included. A 24 carat gold plated pickup shoe is included for replacing the factory-installed pickup shoe.
Length over the couplers approximately 46.5 cm / 18-5/16".
Notes for operating this locomotive: The locomotive can be used on curved track with a radius of 360 mm / 14-3/16" or more, however we recommend larger radii. Due to the overhang of the long boiler, signals, catenary masts, bridge railings, tunnel portals, etc. must be installed for sufficient clearance on curves. The track must be well mounted due to the heavy weight of the locomotive. The locomotive can only be run through a turntable or transfer table. Products bearing "Union Pacific" are made under trademark license from the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
