MTH: Challenger - Photo and Video
page:
(Click here for MTH:
Challenger -
Repair/Modification Page)
![](Challenger-07122005%20141b.JPG)
Model Info:
- MTH Product Pages:
- Clinchfield #673: (70-3004-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3004-1 (2001 model) (Announced
2001 v2 Catalog, Delivery=May 2004)
- Clinchfield #670: (70-3046-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3046-1 (2019/2020 model) (Announced
6/20/2019, Delivery=Production Cancelled)
- Delaware & Hudson #1535: (70-3013-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3013-1 (2004 model) (Announced
2004 Catalog, Delivery=2006)
- Denver Rio Grande #3710: (70-3014-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3014-1 (2004 model) (Announced
2004 Catalog, Delivery=2006)
- Denver Rio Grande #3801: (70-3047-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3047-1 (2019/2020 model) (Announced
6/20/2019, Delivery=Production Cancelled)
- Northern Pacific #5148: (70-3015-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3015-1 (2004 model) (Announced
2004 Catalog, Delivery=2006)
- Union Pacific #3967: (70-3002-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3002-1 (2001 model) (Announced
2001 v2 Catalog, Delivery=May 2004)
- Union Pacific #3977: (70-3003-1: Grey w/Silver):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3003-1 (2001 model) (Announced
2001 v2 Catalog, Delivery=May 2004)
- Union Pacific #3980: (70-3016-1: Grey w/Yellow):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3016-1 (2004 model) (Announced
2004 Catalog, Delivery=2006)
- Union Pacific #3985: (70-3043-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3043-1 (2019/2020 model) (Announced
6/20/2019, Delivery=Production Cancelled)
- Union Pacific #3978: (70-3044-1: Grey w/Silver):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3044-1 (2019/2020 model) (Announced
6/20/2019, Delivery=Production Cancelled)
- Union Pacific #3977: (70-3045-1: Grey w/Yellow):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3045-1 (2019/2020 model) (Announced
6/20/2019, Delivery=Production Cancelled)
- Western Maryland #1206: (70-3017-1):
http://www.mthtrains.com/70-3017-1 (2004 model) (Announced
2004 Catalog, Delivery=2006)
- Owners Manual:
Challenger-OwnersManual.pdf
(For all Challengers)
- PS2 Sound File: -
g013pf3chalengrall031223afin.mth
(For all Challengers)
- Parts Diagram:
Challenger_PartsDiagram.pdf
- Repairs/Modifications:
Challenger - Repair/Mods
Model Overview:
The Challenger is part of MTH's very first One Gauge steam offerings.
- Detail is excellent and true to prototype with key detail
parts being made of metal/brass
- Axles and gears are all metal for long life
- Plastic frames (both front and rear engine sets) with
plastic boiler and tender shell.
- Smoke output from both stacks timed to engine chuffs
- All metal connecting rods and running gear
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MTH Challenger - Photos:
Stock photos of models produced:
![](MTH_Ch47.jpg)
![](MTH_Ch50.jpg)
![](MTH_Ch52.jpg)
![](MTH_Ch55.jpg)
![](MTH_Ch56.jpg)
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05/19/04
Pictures from the inaugural run.
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07/12/05
Photos with new DSLR camera.
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07/16/05
More photos.
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7/16/05
More night shots.
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7/19/05
More night shots.
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6/11/06
A few more night shots with some with
lightning in the background. Didn't quite get what I was hoping for as far
as lightning goes. The additional driver lights up front have been
installed in these pictures.
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7/19/08
The Challenger looks all dressed up in her new
smoke deflectors.
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Challenger Videos:
(Right-click and save-as the video before
you play and it will run smoother.)
Select the version /
quality you want to download:
- Chase Cam #1 - 13:00 mins - Camera on flatcar behind
tender
-
200MB/2100kbs -
100MB/1000kbs -
14MB/150kbs
- Chase Cam #2 - 3:43
mins - Camera on extended arm for better side view
-
57MB/2100kbs -
28MB/1000kbs -
4MB/150kbs
- Chase Cam #3 -
10:23 mins - Camera on extended arm for better side view
- 157MB/2100kbs -
78MB/1000kbs -
11MB/150kbs
- Lead Cam #1
- 3:57 mins - Camera on
flatcar in front of engine
-
61MB/2100kbs - 29MB/1000kbs -
4MB/150kbs
- Lead Cam #2 - 8:28 mins
- Camera on flatcar in front of engine
-
132MB/2100kbs -
64MB/1000kbs -
9MB/150kbs
- Lead Cam #3 - 6:49 mins
- Camera on extended arm for better side view
- 106MB/2100kbs
- 51MB/1000kbs -
7MB/150kbs
- Lead Cam #4 - 8:18 mins
- Camera on extended arm for better side view
- 128MB/2100kbs
- 62MB/1000kbs -
9MB/150kbs
- Lead Cam #5 -
3:54 mins
- Camera on inside track of new expansion loops
- 60MB/2100kbs
- 29MB/1000kbs -
4MB/150kbs
Here's the 'camera car' I used to record the video Cam videos:
- Aristocraft Heavyweights #1 - 5:34 mins
-
84kbs/2100kbs
- 41MB/1000kbs -
6MB/150kbs
- Video #1 - 1:10 mins - Challenger w/smoke deflectors
-
27MB/3000kbs -
10MB/1000kbs -
4MB/400kbs
- Video #2 - 2:29
mins - Challenger w/smoke deflectors + Big Boys
-
57MB/3000kbs -
20MB/1000kbs -
8MB/400kbs
- Video #3 - 2:24
mins - Challenger w/smoke deflectors
-
54MB/3000kbs -
19MB/1000kbs -
4MB/400kbs
- Video #22 -
2:04
mins - Big Boys + Challenger w/smoke deflectors
-
47MB/3000kbs -
17MB/1000kbs -
7MB/400kbs
- Video #23 - 4:28
mins - Big Boys + Challenger w/smoke deflectors
-
103MB/3000kbs -
36MB/1000kbs -
15MB/400kbs
- Video #24 - 2:41
mins - Big Boys + Challenger w/smoke deflectors
-
62MB/3000kbs -
22MB/1000kbs -
9MB/400kbs
You can find additional videos on the Garden Railroad Videos
page:
http://www.rayman4449.com/Garden_Railroad_Videos.htm
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Read about the modifications done to this
engine at the Modification link below.
Garden Railroad Modification, Repair & Maintenance
Or see more photos at:
Challenger Heavyweight photo page
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the Garden Railroad 2004 page.
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