Broadway Limited HO Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 4-8-4 #842 Ornate Fantasy Scheme – Paragon4 DCC/Sound & Smoke
Add a distinctive interpretation of Union Pacific's legendary Northern-type steam power to your HO Scale railroad with the Broadway Limited Imports Union Pacific FEF-3 4-8-4 #842 Ornate Fantasy Scheme. Featuring a special fantasy paint scheme inspired by Union Pacific's celebrated passenger steam heritage, this locomotive combines the impressive appearance of the FEF-3 class with Broadway Limited's advanced Paragon4 sound, DC/DCC operation, and synchronized smoke effects.
Unlike traditional prototype paint schemes, this ornate fantasy version offers collectors and model railroaders a unique presentation of Union Pacific's powerful 4-8-4 steam locomotive. Its detailed construction, distinctive finish, and realistic operating features make it an eye-catching addition to an HO Scale steam locomotive collection.
Union Pacific FEF-3 #842 – Ornate Fantasy Paint Scheme
Union Pacific's FEF-3 class represented the final group of Northern-type steam locomotives built for the railroad. Constructed by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in December 1944, these ten locomotives were numbered 835 through 844 and designed for high-speed passenger service.
Equipped with 80-inch driving wheels, powerful boilers, and large centipede-style tenders, the FEF-3 locomotives were among the most advanced passenger steam engines operated by Union Pacific.
This Broadway Limited model represents Union Pacific #842 in an Ornate Fantasy Scheme, offering a creative alternative to the railroad's historically accurate locomotive finishes. While the FEF-3 locomotive class and road number are authentic, the decorative paint scheme is a fictional interpretation rather than a documented Union Pacific prototype appearance.
Broadway Limited FEF-3 Model Features
- HO Scale 1:87 Union Pacific FEF-3 steam locomotive
- Union Pacific road number #842
- Special Ornate Fantasy paint scheme
- 4-8-4 Northern-type wheel arrangement
- Factory-installed Paragon4 DCC/Sound system
- Dual-mode DC and DCC operation
- Synchronized puffing smoke matched to locomotive chuff sounds
- Separate whistle smoke effect
- Prototype-specific FEF-3 stack and turret detailing
- Detailed centipede-style oil tender
- Individual side rods and Walschaerts valve gear
- Cast steel Commonwealth pilot
- Heavy die-cast boiler, tender body, and chassis
- Precision drive mechanism with five-pole skew-wound motor
- Separately applied handrails, piping, ladders, whistle, and brass bell
- Factory-installed engineer and fireman figures
- Rubber traction tires for increased pulling power
- Recommended minimum radius: 22 inches
Paragon4 Sound, DCC Control & Smoke Effects
The Broadway Limited Paragon4 Sound & Control System delivers an immersive steam locomotive operating experience with realistic audio, precision motor control, and advanced digital functions. Factory-installed sound and smoke systems bring the Union Pacific FEF-3 #842 to life on both DC and DCC layouts.
Paragon4 features include:
- High-resolution Union Pacific FEF-3 steam locomotive sounds
- Quillable steam whistle with adjustable patterns
- Adjustable bell ringing intervals
- Load-sensitive exhaust chuff sounds
- Back EMF motor control for smooth slow-speed performance
- Built-in capacitor pack for improved electrical pickup
- Pro Lighting Mode with individually controllable lighting functions
- Switcher Mode for precise low-speed operation
- Record and playback functions for automated operation
- Automatic grade crossing and directional whistle signals
- Individually adjustable sound effect volumes
- User-mappable DCC functions
- EZ Reset button for restoring factory settings
A Unique Addition to Your HO Scale Steam Collection
Whether you're building a Union Pacific passenger locomotive roster, collecting unusual railroad paint schemes, or simply looking for a standout steam engine, the Broadway Limited FEF-3 #842 Ornate Fantasy Scheme offers an impressive combination of visual appeal and modern model railroad technology.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Broadway Limited Imports
- Manufacturer Part Number: 10212
- Fusion Scale Hobbies SKU: BLI10212
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Railroad: Union Pacific
- Road Number: 842
- Locomotive Class: FEF-3
- Wheel Arrangement: 4-8-4 Northern
- Paint Scheme: Ornate Fantasy Scheme (Non-Prototype)
- Electronics: Paragon4 DC/DCC with Sound
- Smoke: Synchronized Chuff and Whistle Smoke
- Minimum Recommended Radius: 22 inches