LIONEL CHALLENGER GH NO LONGER AVALIABLE* VERY RARE NIB Start Price USD 1,400.00 Current Price USD 1,400.00 Time Left 6 days 21 hours 6 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 18, 2008 End Time Friday, January 16, 2009 Location Brooklyn, NY See more about 'LIONEL CHALLENGER GH NO LONGER AVALIABLE* VERY RARE NIB' Description Description of Train for eBay - JC LIONEL CHALLENGER GREY HOUND U.P. DCC FACTORY SOUND H-O BLACK & GREY NIB THIS ENGINE IS IN MINT CONDITION - NEVER RAN - KEPT IN BOX "This is a highly detailed reproduction of a 4-6-6-4 Challenger made in Korea for Lionel. The detail in this model and its running abilities are remarkable. This DCC-equipped locomotive features customized QSI® Quantum Sound.® The famous wartime 4-6-6-4 Challenger, constructed of die-cast metal, takes to the rails as the first entry of the Lionel HO locomotive collection. !!!STILL UNDER GUARANTEE. NO LONGER DISTRIBUTED FROM LIONEL. I am offering for auction a great model of the famous challenger road#3976. I have a Portland Rose version that is # 3978. I found an article where they indicate that the Portland Rose had several numbers, including 3976, 3977 & 3978. WITH GREAT SOUND, CAB LIGHTING, CONDUCTOR FIGURES.!I HAVE ANOTHER ONE THAT I RUN, SHE SOUNDS GREAT AND PULLS HARD. This model IS MINT CONDITION BRAND NEW. JUST FILL OUT WARRANTY CARD AND YOU ARE READY TO GO.This model is BEAUTIFUL, I HAVE BRASS VERSIONS THAT DO NOT COME CLOSE TO DETAIL ON THIS LIONEL. It comes in its original box complete with tools, history, literature etc. The winner should contact me within 3 days after the auction is finished. Buyer pays for all shipping costs. I ACCEPT PAYPAL, MONEY ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS. ONCE PAYMENT IS CLEARED YOUR TRAIN WILL BE SHIPPED VIA PRIORITY USPS INSURED & SIGNATURE REQUIRED.The factory installed Quantum sound system with dual speakers features: Synchronized, articulated engine chuff - Authentic Challenger whistle - Authentic Challenger bell - Squealing brakes - Doppler effect - Turbogenerator sounds when lights turn on - Sound-of-Power®–Intensity of the chuff varies depending on the load - Air let-off in neutral - Air pumps in neutral - Blower hiss - Safety valve pop-off - Water injector - Coupler crash when operated with DCC - Helper mode that mutes the whistle and bell for double-heading - Volume control accessible under tender water hatch. The mechanical features of this engine include: Powerful five-pole can motor with two momentum flywheels - Die-cast metal boiler, frame, tender body and tender frame - Built in DCC decoder equipped with QSI® Quantum Sound - Analog or digital operation for compatibility with most layouts - Constant speed control for steady speed up and down grades, regardless of load, with DCC operation - Constant-intensity directional lighting including tender back-up light - Firebox glow on coal fired models - Illuminated number boards - Lighted cab interior - Seuthe® smoke unit-ready - Sliding cab windows - Opening cab roof hatch - Authentic cab interior including detailed back head - Deck plate between locomotive and tender - Smoke deflectors - Coal or oil fired ashpan and tender where appropriate - RP-25 contour on all wheels - Kadee® compatible coupler on rear of tender - Removable pilot cover with additional double-heading coupler included - Many separately applied details - Brass bell, whistle and pop-off valves - Authentic paint schemes. Will operate on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail. Length: 16 3/4” to inside of coupler pocket - Weight: 3 lbs. Minimum radius: 18” curves - 22” curves recommended for best results. This engine is brand new with full guarantee from the Company The model will be PROFESSIONALLY PACKED, NO WORRIESIF LISTED AS A WORLD WIDE ITEM YOU MUST EMAIL ME YOUR ADDRESS BEFORE BIDDING SO I CAN GIVE YOU AN EXACT SHIPPING/INSURANCE & SIGNATURE REQUIRED PRICE QUOTE.I will not ship to South Africa they do not honor the u.s.p.s. insurance coverage which is a must/ I WILL NOT HONOR SALE IF YOU DO NOT EMAIL ME PRIOR TO BIDDING YOUR OVER SEAS ADDRESS & COUNTRY CODE ETC/ALL OUT OF STATE BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING & INSURANCE FEES WHICH IS A MUST! NO P.O.BOXES! I CHARGE EXACTLY WHAT U.S.P.S. CHARGES ME! I SELL TOP NOTCH QUALITY ITEMS. THEY ARE DESCRIBED TO THE LETTER. MINT FROM TRAIN TO BOX MOST BRAND NEW. . GOOD LUCK!!! Place a Bid!