Description

Big Boy – The Golden Age of Railroading

The legendary Big Boy of the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) needs no introduction. This gigantic and world-famous machine is more than just a locomotive. The Big Boy represents the great era of railroading and is a symbol of the inventive and pioneering spirit of the United States of America.

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the locomotive is presented by Marklin as an H0-scale model.

Nothing is impossible in the land of unlimited possibilities, and the Big Boy stands as an example of the unshakable self-confidence and spirit of the American people. Union Pacific will not present a golden Big Boy for the major independence celebrations. That distinction is reserved for Märklin, with the Big Boy 4000 in H0 scale, finished with a coating of 24-carat fine gold.

This model is produced in strictly limited numbers and is expected to be highly sought after by collectors. The finished model is an impressive visual highlight and a highly valuable collector’s piece.

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.