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First developed by the Union Pacific, the northwestern railroads where quick to see the advantages of the Alco 4-6-6-4 "Challenger"s on mountain curves. Using U.P. information and working closely with Alco designers, the Northern Pacific received a total of 21 Class Z-6 Challengers beginning in 1936 and 1937. As usual, the SP&S ordered 6 Z-6s (oil-fired) of their own in 1937. Two of these were later leased to the Great Northern.
The NP/SP&S/GN Challengers were became work horses, hauling freight yet capable of pulling the "varnish" as well at 50+ mph These powerful locomotives lasted though the end of steam. As with later versions, all were scrapped by 1959.
We at the Division Point felt that these earlier Challengers would be a great follow-on to the Z-7s and Z-8s. As usual, Division Point and Boo-Rim will offer this LIMITED EDITION project in different numbers of both classes. The SP&S and GN versions will also be offered. Lighting is included and these will be DCC-ready. With a limited number of pieces to be produced, you are well advised to contact your dealer to reserve yours!
Road numbers, versions and delivery projections will be announced soon! Watch this page!
| As usual, we are indebted to those folks who publish the information and photos we need. We urge you to buy their books and photos. |
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Here's our initial selections:
| ALCO-built (1936-37) Class Z-6, Northern Pacific Road Numbers 5100-5120 | ||
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| DP-9071 NP Challengers: NP Class Z-6 4-6-6-4 (Series 5100-5120), as-delivered number boards/plates, friction bearings with 2-F 20,000-gal,27-ton coal tender |  |
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| DP-9072 NP Challengers: Class Z-6 4-6-6-4 (Series 5100-5120), flying number boards, roller bearings with 2-F 20,000-gal,27-ton coal tender | |
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| ALCO-built (1937) Class Z-6, Spokane Portland & Seattle Road Nunmbers 900-905 | ||
| DP-9074 SP&S Challengers: SP&S Class Z-6 4-6-6-4 (Series 900-9051), as-delivered number boards/plates, roller bearings with 2-F 20,000-gal,6,000-gal oil tender (earlier herald) | |
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| DP-9075 SP&S Challengers: SP&S Class Z-6 4-6-6-4 (Series 900-9051), flying number boards, roller bearings with 2-F 20,000-gal,6,000-gal oil tender (later herald) | |
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| Leased (1939-1950) Class Z-6, Great Northern Road Nunmbers 4000-4001 (ex-SP&S 903,904) | ||
| DP-9077 NP Challengers: GN Class Z-6 4-6-6-4 (Series 4000-4001), as-delivered number boards/plates, roller bearings with 2-F 20,000-gal,6,000-gal oil tender |
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