{"product_id":"rivarossi-ho-4-8-8-4-big-boy-locomotive-w-tender","title":"Rivarossi HO 4-8-8-4 Big Boy #4013 Union Pacific Locomotive w\/Tender-NOS Tested","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis impressive \u003cstrong\u003eRivarossi HO 4-8-8-4 Union Pacific Big Boy #4013\u003c\/strong\u003e steam locomotive and tender is in \u003cstrong\u003eNew Old Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e condition and ran smoothly in forward and reverse when minimally tested. Sold as-is without box, instructions or other parts or accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis detailed Rivarossi model (believed to be in the \u003cstrong\u003eRivarossi 1254\u003c\/strong\u003e series) captures the iconic power of the \u003cstrong\u003eUnion Pacific Big Boy #4013\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the legendary \u003cstrong\u003e4-8-8-4 articulated steam locomotives\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eManufactured in Italy by Rivarossi\u003c\/strong\u003e (founded 1945 in Como), these high-quality HO scale models were popular imports for serious collectors and operators. The full-size Big Boys were designed by Union Pacific and built by ALCO in 1941 and 1944 to haul heavy freight over the challenging Wasatch Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis example is New Old Stock, unused except for minimal testing on a straight track section where it ran smoothly in both forward and reverse. It is clean and in excellent overall condition and no apparent damage or noticeable flaws. Features the correct #4013 road number on the cab and Union Pacific lettering on the tender. No original box, accessories, or instructions are included. A standout piece for HO scale train layouts or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITEM SPECIFICS \/ DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e• Vintage \/ Antique \/ Reproduction: Vintage reproduction\u003cbr\u003e• Year(s) of Manufacture: Circa 1980s-1990s (Rivarossi Italy)\u003cbr\u003e• Item Type \/ Category: Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e• New \/ Used: New Old Stock\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: Standard HO scale\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 1 lb 8 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Material \/ Color \/ Finish: Diecast \/ plastic with authentic UP livery\u003cbr\u003e• Includes: Locomotive and tender\u003cbr\u003e• Does Not Include: Original box, accessories, instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Rivarossi HO 4-8-8-4 Big Boy is New Old Stock and in excellent condition with no apparent damage or noticeable flaws. It has only been minimally tested on a short straight track section where it performed smoothly in forward and reverse. See photos for condition details and what is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit my eBay Store for more great finds! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/str\/petesvintageelectronicsandmore\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ebay.com\/str\/petesvintageelectronicsandmore\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivarossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707910950987,"sku":"Rivarossi 1254 HO Big Boy","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/5932\/8843\/files\/A93D0751-D8AA-47C4-B006-E63A73217CB8.jpg?v=1781919517","url":"https:\/\/www.pmjvintage.com\/products\/rivarossi-ho-4-8-8-4-big-boy-locomotive-w-tender","provider":"P\u0026MJ Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}