Broadway Limited HO Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 4-8-4 #838 49er Fantasy Scheme – Paragon4 DCC/Sound & Smoke

Bring a distinctive interpretation of Union Pacific's famous passenger steam power to your HO Scale railroad with the Broadway Limited Imports Union Pacific FEF-3 4-8-4 #838 in the 49er Fantasy Scheme. Inspired by the railroad's celebrated Forty-Niner passenger train, this unique locomotive combines an imaginative paint scheme with the impressive size and mechanical detailing of Union Pacific's FEF-3 Northern-type steam engines.

Equipped with Broadway Limited's advanced Paragon4 sound and control system, synchronized smoke effects, and DC/DCC compatibility, this HO Scale locomotive offers a combination of collectible styling and realistic steam locomotive operation.

Union Pacific FEF-3 #838 – 49er Fantasy Paint Scheme

Union Pacific's FEF-3 class represented the final generation of the railroad's 4-8-4 Northern-type steam locomotives. Built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in December 1944, these ten locomotives were numbered 835 through 844 and designed for high-speed passenger service across Union Pacific's extensive mainline network.

The 49er Fantasy Scheme pays tribute to the distinctive styling associated with Union Pacific's historic Forty-Niner passenger service. Although locomotive #838 was an actual Union Pacific FEF-3, this special paint scheme is a fictional interpretation rather than a historically documented appearance.

For model railroaders who enjoy unusual paint schemes, excursion-inspired equipment, or unique steam locomotive collections, this Broadway Limited release offers an eye-catching alternative to traditional Union Pacific Black & Graphite finishes.

Broadway Limited FEF-3 Model Features

• HO Scale 1:87 Union Pacific FEF-3 steam locomotive
• Union Pacific road number #838
• Special 49er Fantasy paint scheme
• 4-8-4 Northern-type wheel arrangement
• Factory-installed Paragon4 DCC/Sound system
• Dual-mode DC and DCC operation
• Synchronized puffing smoke matched to locomotive chuff sounds
• Separate whistle smoke effect
• Detailed FEF-3 smokestack and turret casing
• Individual side rods and Walschaerts valve gear
• Detailed centipede-style oil tender
• Cast steel Commonwealth pilot with front coupler or pilot insert options
• Heavy die-cast boiler, tender body, and chassis
• Precision drive mechanism with five-pole skew-wound motor
• Factory-installed engineer and fireman figures
• Separately applied handrails, ladders, piping, whistle, and brass bell
• Rubber traction tires for increased pulling power
• Recommended minimum radius: 22 inches

Paragon4 Sound, DCC Control & Smoke Effects

The factory-installed Broadway Limited Paragon4 Sound & Control System delivers realistic Union Pacific FEF-3 steam locomotive sounds, smooth motor control, and advanced operating features. Synchronized smoke produces visible exhaust coordinated with the locomotive's chuff sounds, while the separate whistle smoke feature adds another level of realism.

Additional Paragon4 features include:

• High-resolution Union Pacific FEF-3 steam locomotive audio
• Quillable steam whistle with adjustable patterns
• Adjustable bell ringing intervals
• Load-sensitive exhaust chuff sounds
• Back EMF motor control for smooth low-speed operation
• Built-in capacitor pack for improved electrical pickup
• Pro Lighting Mode for individual lighting control
• Switcher Mode for precise slow-speed operation
• Record and playback functionality for automated operation
• Automatic grade crossing and directional whistle signals
• Individually adjustable sound effect volumes
• User-mappable DCC functions
• EZ Reset button for restoring factory settings

A Distinctive Addition to Your HO Scale Steam Collection

Whether you're assembling a Union Pacific steam locomotive roster, creating a special passenger excursion train, or collecting unique railroad paint schemes, the Broadway Limited FEF-3 #838 49er Fantasy Scheme delivers impressive detailing and advanced operating capabilities.

Explore more classic American steam power in our Broadway Limited HO Scale Steam Locomotives collection, featuring additional Northern-type locomotives and other historic steam engines.

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Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Broadway Limited Imports
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10214
• Fusion Scale Hobbies SKU: BLI10214
• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Railroad: Union Pacific
• Road Number: 838
• Locomotive Class: FEF-3
• Wheel Arrangement: 4-8-4 Northern
• Paint Scheme: 49er Fantasy Scheme (Non-Prototype)
• Electronics: Paragon4 DC/DCC with Sound
• Smoke: Synchronized Chuff and Whistle Smoke
• Minimum Recommended Radius: 22 inches