Union Pacific O Scale Premier FEF 4-8-4 Northern Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 2.0
Overview
One of the most celebrated locomotive series in railroading history, Union Pacific's Mighty "800's" established new standards for performance upon their debut in the 1930s. Initially used for heavy passenger work, the 800s later moved to fast-freight service, proving themselves as outstanding examples of design and wheel configuration use. One of the early FEFs (UP shorthand for "four-eight-four") stood up to a 1938 national speed test, hitting the 102 mph mark with a 1,000 ton load, outstripping the competition put up by Pennsylvania and Chicago NorthWestern. In 1962, the UP's #844 (the last of the series) was reconditioned and renumbered 8444. Currently, the 8444, which was never retired from service, has regained its original 844 number and now sports an all-black paint scheme. A featured engine at RailfairT '99 in Sacramento, she remains an active national treasure for all railroading fans to enjoy, frequently providing motive power for railfan excursions. M.T.H. is proud to present a scale model of this legendary engine. Our UP FEF 4-8-4 Northern Steam Engine provides realistic detail and the features listed