Did k-line ever produce the ch
allenger in 1/58 scale like the big boy? I see it as a model number on an online sight, but can't find it was ever produced. Thought you guys might know...
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Beuhler...anyone...
I don't think K-line made a Challenger, but they did a Big Boy and Allegheny in approx 1/58 scale. Lionel (American Flyer) did one in S gauge.
Buehler
The K-Line Challengers were cataloged but I don't believe they were ever actually made.
Jim
I have never seen one except in the catalogs!
Gunny
Thanks guys. Thats what i figured. Am running traditional, and my big boy fits in well with lionel jr stuff as well. Bought an mth challenger but it seems too big for traditional. So, looking for traditional size challenger...
They (K-line Challengers) were indeed 1/58 - but I'm also wondering if they were ever made.
I bought an MTH RK Challenger for a slice-and-dice project, and it seemed pretty
"traditional" sized to me. The Lionel Lionmaster 4-6-6-4 is a bit bigger and a lot
nicer, but still pretty moderate-sized. But I do mostly full scale.
My K-line 1/58 Allegheny with TMCC and Cruise is so nice that I have yet to see the
need for a 1/48 one; they are better models, but my 1/58 is paid for...
If you find a K-line Challenger let us know; I think that they wound up in the land of
broken dreams.
I miss K-line.
My recollection is they catalogued it but imploded before it was ever produced.
Well it almost made it. Don
This late model Challenger is based on the second version of this mammoth, articulated steamer ordered by Union Pacific. Locomotive manufacturer Alco produced these engines from 1942 until 1944. Several changes were made over the first version that allowed the engine to run faster. One visual difference are the twin stacks. This K-LINE version is a continuation of the Titan series that features large articulateds that have been reduced to operate on O-31 curves. This new engine features cruise control in both conventional and command version for consistent speed on a variety of track conditions. The command loco utilizes Lionel Command Control, RailSounds and electrocouplers.
Catalog: 2004 1st and 2nd Editions
Release Date: Early 06
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