{"product_id":"lionel-o-guage-santa-fe-hudson-with-air-whistle-3458","title":"Lionel O Guage Santa Fe Hudson with Air whistle #3458","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the original 2001 Santa Fe Freight Set offered by Lionel. Difficult to find Loco and Tender. Like new condition. Tested and serviced. No original box. See pictures and video for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRoad Number: Santa Fe road number #3458.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWheel Configuration: It features a 4-6-4 Hudson \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBody Material: The locomotive boiler is heavy die-cast metal.Tender is ABS.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInternal Features: The locomotive includes a built-in air whistle, a working headlight, and a forward-neutral-reverse directional switch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Santa Fe 4-6-4 Hudson Jr. Steam Locomotive (#3458) and its accompanying tender represent a major mechanical milestone for Lionel's modern starter lineups. Released in the 2001 Santa Fe Freight Set, this specific locomotive was engineered with an all-metal undercarriage and six drive wheels to offer superior stability and pulling power compared to earlier four-wheel starter engines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Locomotive (Cab #3458)The locomotive body is built around a heavy die-cast metal boiler shell that provides native traction without needing excessive artificial weights.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDrive System: It features a flywheel-equipped can motor. The internal momentum flywheel allows the train to coast smoothly to a stop rather than jerking to a halt when track power is cut.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eReversing Unit: Equipped with a three-position electronic E-unit (forward, neutral, and reverse). The sequencing switch to lock the locomotive into a single direction is located on the top or underside of the motor frame.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmoke System: It includes a fluid-driven puffing smoke unit. The piston is mechanically linked to the drive wheels, allowing the engine to exhaust synchronized puffs of smoke as it moves down the track.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLighting: A high-intensity, directional incandescent headlight is mounted to the front boiler door.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe TenderThe tender is modeled after a classic coal-carrying layout, detailed with molded rivets, handrails, and realistic plastic coal load textures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCoupler: The rear of the tender features a die-cast metal magnetic knuckle coupler, which can be triggered remotely using a Lionel uncoupling track section\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.Audio System: The sound mechanism is housed entirely inside the tender shell. It features a traditional air whistle that activates when a DC whistle signal is sent from an AC transformer (like the 80-watt unit bundled with the original set).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElectrical Connection: Power is shared via a drawbar tether that mechanically links the locomotive and tender, ensuring a steady ground connection across the three-rail system.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fun Factory Vintage Trains ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43178354475217,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7539\/1697\/files\/01709C36-92F9-441D-B224-A9392F1FD8F0.jpg?v=1783449742","url":"https:\/\/www.funfactorytrains.com\/products\/lionel-o-guage-santa-fe-hudson-with-air-whistle-3458","provider":"Fun Factory Vintage Trains ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}