Lionel 6-11210 O Union Pacific VISIONLINE 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Loco #3967 LN

Here is a Lionel 6-11210 O VISIONLINE Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Loco #3967. During World War II, as the Pacific front intensified, rail traffic congestion threatened to cripple western railroads like the Union Pacific. Railroads placed urgent requests for more motive power to the War Production Board. The UP knew of no better candidate for a fast freight hauler than the 4-6-6-4 simple articulated Challenger-type that they had developed with the American Locomotive Company in the 1930s. These earliest Challengers, some 60 in total, proved their worth on the steep grades of the Wasatch Mountains, showing clearly that the big brute 4-6-6-4 engines had more power and speed than their predecessors. In 1943, twenty five additional ALCO Challengers arrived at the Union Pacific Railroad. These locomotives were initially designed as coal burners thanks to plentiful Wyoming coalfields. In 1944, however, some “Greyhound” Challengers of U.P. were converted to burn oil for Los Angeles passenger service, where they often exceeded 80 miles per hour speeds. The U.P. Challengers hauled passenger and freight consists through the late 1950s.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The wheels show average run-time. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Like New.

Condition: Like New (C-8)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-11210
Road Name: Union Pacific (UP)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6190726.

Trainz Product Id: 11591908