Rivarossi 1585 HO Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Steam Locomotive #4002 EX/Box
Rivarossi 1585 HO Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Steam Locomotive #4002 EX/Box
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This is a Rivarossi 1585 HO Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Steam Locomotive #4002. This fantastic model features lights, scale dimensions, a powerful motor, and great detail. There is a dummy coupler on loco and kadee coupler on tender.
The Big Boy was originally designed to be a massive freight hauler packing a whopping 24 wheels on the locomotive and a massive 14-wheeled tender in tow. Designing and producing the 4-8-8-4 model was a daunting task initially with several challenges presenting themselves in production. Early upgrades would include a 25,000 gallon water tank, a 50,000 pound capacity for coal, and a whopping 135,375 pounds of tractive power! A reduction in wheel diameter from 69in to 68in would see an increase in traction, and in 1940 the decision to equip each unit with a larger firebox would be made as well. Later upgrades like an increase in boiler pressure would provide a massive boost for the Big Boy helping power the massive giant as it made its way down the Wasatch Range. The Big Boy would also feature an articulated design, and was hinged to handle the curves and twists of the Wasatch route. At top speed the Big Boy was clocked at 130km/hour (80 miles/hour), but would rarely hit such speeds, and would typically travel at 55mph. At its completion, each Big Boy would cost roughly $265,000, translating to just about $4.6 million per unit present day.
Upon their arrival from production, the 4-8-8-4 model would quickly garner attention for its massive size. Engineers and rail-yard workers alike were in awe of the colossus that was presented to them. For one ALCO employee, only one name fit for such massive engine. Wasting little time, the unnamed ALCO employee found a nearby piece of chalk and would write "Big Boy" on the #4000 engine's smokebox door. The "Big Boy" name quickly became popular around the rail yard, before eventually going on to become the locomotive’s official
This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The locomotive's boiler front and bell piece are detached. One of the tender's rear grab-iron pieces is bent. Both items show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.
Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)
Manufacturer: Rivarossi
Model Number: 1585
Road Name: Union Pacific (UP)
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Steam Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is 5589843.
Trainz Product Id: 11417059
The Big Boy was originally designed to be a massive freight hauler packing a whopping 24 wheels on the locomotive and a massive 14-wheeled tender in tow. Designing and producing the 4-8-8-4 model was a daunting task initially with several challenges presenting themselves in production. Early upgrades would include a 25,000 gallon water tank, a 50,000 pound capacity for coal, and a whopping 135,375 pounds of tractive power! A reduction in wheel diameter from 69in to 68in would see an increase in traction, and in 1940 the decision to equip each unit with a larger firebox would be made as well. Later upgrades like an increase in boiler pressure would provide a massive boost for the Big Boy helping power the massive giant as it made its way down the Wasatch Range. The Big Boy would also feature an articulated design, and was hinged to handle the curves and twists of the Wasatch route. At top speed the Big Boy was clocked at 130km/hour (80 miles/hour), but would rarely hit such speeds, and would typically travel at 55mph. At its completion, each Big Boy would cost roughly $265,000, translating to just about $4.6 million per unit present day.
Upon their arrival from production, the 4-8-8-4 model would quickly garner attention for its massive size. Engineers and rail-yard workers alike were in awe of the colossus that was presented to them. For one ALCO employee, only one name fit for such massive engine. Wasting little time, the unnamed ALCO employee found a nearby piece of chalk and would write "Big Boy" on the #4000 engine's smokebox door. The "Big Boy" name quickly became popular around the rail yard, before eventually going on to become the locomotive’s official
This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The locomotive's boiler front and bell piece are detached. One of the tender's rear grab-iron pieces is bent. Both items show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.
Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)
Manufacturer: Rivarossi
Model Number: 1585
Road Name: Union Pacific (UP)
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Steam Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is 5589843.
Trainz Product Id: 11417059
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