Athearn Challenger Questions

[GlassTrain]

Not sure if this is the place to pose this question but, here goes.

I purchased an H.O. Athearn Challenger some years back. I didn't have DCC, removed the sound/RC boards, etc and hard wired it for straight DC. Works really well, too! Tender no longer required and it runs like a six axle diesel!

Problem is, I no longer have any interest in H.O. trains(switched to N scale). Sold most everything but it. Problem is, I have no idea how much it's worth now that it's been bastardized. Any clues?

Thanks.

 

[Iron Horseman]

Nope, especially since Athearn has re-run them since then with greatly improved sound/electronics. If you can't decide, that is sort of what eBay is for. Auctions drive the item to whatever the market value is.

Is it UP, D&RGW, or Clichfield?

 

[GlassTrain]

Thanks. Might put it on e-bay to get a sense of worth. Hmm.... sentimental value vs. monetary value. Maybe I'll keep it anyway!

BTW, it's UP 3985.

 

[southern154]

Considering how popular 3985 is I think that it would sell for a pretty little penny even though it is without DCC.

 

[Motley]

Ya 3985 is popular, but Athearn just released these about 3 months ago. But it will still sell on ebay no problem. Just make sure you disclose the fact that its DC only.