Athearn Genesis SPS 4-6-6-4 Challenger Locomotive 910
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
GE
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Transition (1940 - 1960)
Steam (1880 - 1940)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1940s
1930s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
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Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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The official description provided by the manufacturer.
All New-Athearn(R) Genesis(R) HO Z-8 Class Challenger. Now available for the first time in plastic and includes better than brass detail, prototypical pilot variations, and new tender. This stunning reproduction of the Z-8 4-6-6-4 Challenger is the result of a focused determination to accomplish one thing: create the finest operating miniature representation of the prototype available. These unique models are being introduced with brand new tooling for the locomotive and NP/SP&S specific welded tender in HO as Athearn(R) Genesis(R)
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 01_Genesis_Z8_update_042216.pdf