Sale Name: Merle VanSteenwyck Brass Train Estate Collection
LOT 507 - CHALLENGER IMPORTS 2258.1 HO BRASS CB&Q CLASS S-4 4-6-4 HUDSON #3001 - FACTORY PAINTED
Description

HO Scale brass steam locomotive from Challenger Imports, manufactured in Korea by Samhongsa. Features Chicago Burlington & Quincy Class S-4 4-6-4 Hudson #3001 in factory-painted livery. Challenger Imports was renowned for producing high-quality brass models with exceptional detail and magnificent factory paint jobs, considered "collector grade" by enthusiasts.

The CB&Q Class S-4 Hudson was among the Burlington Route's premier passenger power, designed for high-speed service on the railroad's famous named trains. These powerful 4-6-4 locomotives were capable of sustained high speeds while hauling heavy passenger consists, making them ideal for services like the Denver Zephyr and other streamlined trains. The S-4 class represented the pinnacle of Burlington Route steam passenger locomotive design.

This model features the ultra-smooth and quiet motors and gearboxes that Samhongsa was known for, along with incredible level of detail including fine-scale features that made Challenger Imports models highly sought after. The factory paint represents authentic Burlington Route steam locomotive livery from the classic era of passenger service.

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