Class 3460 4-6-4 Hudson - Standard DC - Stealth -- Santa Fe #3464 (Post-1942, black, silver)

HO Scale Class 3460 4-6-4 Hudson is based on the small but mighty fleet of six 4-6-4 steam locomotives built for Santa Fe in 1937 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. These powerful engines were assigned to high-speed passenger service on the Santa Fe's transcontinental route between Chicago, Illinois, and La Junta, Colorado. One of the most remarkable achievements in steam railroading came in December 1937, when locomotive #3461 set a world record for the longest non-stop run by a steam engine - traveling an astonishing 2,227 miles from Los Angeles to Chicago with no maintenance beyond five refueling stops. It was assigned to the Fast Mail Express, showcasing both the reliability and endurance of this class.
 
By the end of 1956, all but one of the 3460s were scrapped. Fortunately, locomotive #3463 was preserved and remains on display in Topeka, Kansas. Efforts are currently underway by volunteers from the nonprofit Kaw Valley Rail Heritage Conservancy to restore the locomotive, with the hope of relocating it to a new site in Topeka in the future. This Stealth Series no-sound/DCC-ready model operates on DC out of the box, or you can easily install a DCC decoder of choice. Stealth Series models are DCC-ready with a standard MTC21 pin on the DC motherboard. Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always ON with track power. Additionally, some lighting functions may be missing depending on your choice of aftermarket decoder. It also features a built-in speaker so you won't have to add one later. Other features include a heavy die cast chassis and select roadname-specific details. Its wheels are profiled to operate on Code 70 and larger rail and curves of 18" radius, but larger curves are recommended. The Class 3460 4-6-4 is one of manyBroadway Limited HO Scale locomotives.