On a prototype Challenger, the front engine pivots while the rear engine is fixed. On the model, both engines pivot to allow it to negotiate tight-radius curves. The dual-flywheel can motor sits in the middle of a die-cast metal chassis. Worm shafts connect the motor to the second axle on the first engine and the third axle of the rear engine. The metal siderods transfer power to the other driver axles.
The drivers on the third axle of the rear engine have traction tires. On our hill climb test, the Challenger hauled an impressive 33 HO freight cars up a 3 percent grade. The SoundTraxx Tsunami decoder and two round speakers are housed in the tender. A wiring harness runs from the locomotive to an 8-pin socket on the front of the tender. The locomotive drawbar easily connects to the tender by simply snapping in place. During DCC testing the locomotive featured the smooth performance and realistic sounds that are a hallmark of SoundTraxx Tsunami decoders.
During testing the model accelerated smoothly from 4 scale mph to a prototypical top speed of 72 scale mph. Setting the decoder to speed steps lowered the starting speed to 2 scale mph.
A printed quick start DCC guide with all the default configuration variable settings is included with the model. More extensive programming guides are available as free downloads on the Athearn website and at www. I also set up the train brake, which let me use a function button to stop the train independently of the throttle setting. For example, the chuffs get noticeably louder and deeper when the locomotive starts out with a train. At most speeds the exhaust sounded the correct four chuffs per wheel revolution with the two engines occasionally going out of sync, which realistically simulates one engine slipping more than the other.
Correctly operating eccentric cranks Adjustable cab windows Headlights and number boards with directional light change Tender light Five pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels Pivoting front and rear engines for negotiating 18" radius curves Current pick-up on all driver and tender wheels 8-pin connector plug between loco and tender.
Manuals Genesis Challenger Manual 3. More in this Roadname. Genesis Ready-to-Roll Roundhouse. Advanced Search. QUOTE: Originally posted by solosdad Has anyone tried adding a ohm resistor to one of the programming track leads. This has the same process by using BLI locomodels! It seems that Quantum sounds are saying,you must do something to make sure no problems? What kind of digitalsystem has anyone? I'm using an NCE system and had absolutely no problems programming my Challenger.
Runs great, hate the whistle, so I don't use it. Did you program on the main or on a programming track? What programming mode did you use? Well, we are still waiting. They run great and I have'nt had any problems with programing the CV's. I have a friend who also bought several Lionels and he would disagree. But I think we just went off-topic for this thread? We all, already own these stupid things that run great but have lousy electronics. After I logged the engine into the roster, I was able to change the address.
I have not been able to silence the engineer who says " All aboard ". More to follow, I hope. This post has been edited by Texas Zepher on Today, Sorry, I just saw this thread again. I used the programming track and followed the normal NCE programming procedures. I just put the loco number in and adjusted starting voltage. I don't, that's the easiest way to deal with the problem.
I don't use the whistle because it's terrible, but as far as running characteristics, it's great! I'll give that a try, starting with a reset command, since mine is now on who-knows-what channel.
What is the reset command?
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