8875 ATSF 3460 Class 4-6-4, #3462, Ornate 1870's Fantasy Scheme, No-Sound / DCC-Ready, HO

Santa Fe’s 3460 Class “Super Hudsons” were a small but mighty fleet of six 4-6-4 steam locomotives built 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.

In our first production run of the AT&SF 3460 Class Hudsons, we’re proud to offer:

• Four prototypical versions
• Five fantasy paint schemes
• One painted but unlettered
• One painted brass version

Models will be available in two configurations:

• Paragon4 with Sound/DC/DCC and smoke
• Stealth Series – DCC-Ready, soundless version

Whether you're modeling Santa Fe passenger service in its prime or looking for a striking steam locomotive with a story to tell, the 3460 Class is a perfect addition to your HO scale roster.

In addition to our models with Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC with smoke, Stealth models are also available. Our Stealth series models are no-sound and DCC-ready.   They come with a 21-pin decoder socket for easy decoder installation, and they come factory-equipped with an 8-ohm speaker.   

Industry-leading Model Features:

· Stealth Series – Model is DCC-Ready out of the box. No sound.

· Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.

· Model comes with 8-ohm speaker installed for easy installation of DCC/Sound decoder.

· Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation.

· 5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature

· Handcrafted Brass Boiler, Cab, and Tender Body, and Heavy Die Cast Chassis for Increased Tractive Effort

· Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes

· Prototypical Light Operation with Separately Controllable Headlight, Rear Light, Cab Light, and Rear Emergency Lights, 

· Factory-installed Engineer and Fireman Figures

· Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Ladders, Piping, Cab Glass, Whistle, Brass Bell, and Many Others

· Equipped with Rubber Traction Tires for Increased Pulling Power

· Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches