Steel is the lifeblood of the Union Railroad. While raw materials and finished goods make up the vast majority of the loads handled by this small but bustling Pittsburgh short line, there are also frequent "in process" moves from one mill or part of mill to another. Hot metal moves are a challenge on any railroad. The special cars must be handled with care but also without haste. Gondolas are used as idler cars for extra breaking power and in case of bridge weight restrictions. Cabooses aren't common - but they still are on all Union trains! Whether modeling in-plant moves or an over-the-road jaunt, this set gives you what you need to keep the mills running. This special train includes a Union NW2, two die-cast hot metal cars with glowing metal loads, 3 gondolas for spacers and a Union caboose to protect the shoves. Run as a dedicated train or split things up and use the mill gons to run some finished slabs or coils... there is always action to be found around this busy industrial road.
SET INCLUDES:
- LEGACY NW2 Diesel
- 3 Idler Gondolas
- 2 Hot Metal Cars
- Bay Window Caboose
- LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
- LEGACY® Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster® Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
- Bluetooth® Control - Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief® App
- Lionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief® App
- Odyssey® II Speed Control
- IR Transmitter for SensorTrack™
- ElectorCoupler™ on front and rear
- Traction tires
- Refined Conventional Transformer Control mode with lower starting speeds
- Fan-driven smoke unit
- Adjustable smoke output
- Directional lighting including LED headlights
- Marker lights on front and rear
- Illuminated number boards
- Lighted cab interior
- Die-cast trucks, pilot and fuel tank
- Metal frame
- High levels of separately applied metal details
- Engineer and conductor figures
- Fixed pilots
- Single motor drive
- LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
- CrewTalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- TrainSounds that mimic realistic radio chatter when the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog
- Eight diesel RPM levels
- LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Horn" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
- 5 different horns to choose from for a more customized experience
- Single hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds
- 5 levels of bell pitching for customized sounds
- Sequence Control: Plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
- Current speed and fuel dialog, refueling sound effects
- GONDOLA FEATURES:
- Die-cast trucks and operating couplers
- Hidden coupler tabs
- Manually operating drop ends
- Separately applied details
- HOT METAL CAR FEATURES:
- Die-cast body
- Die-cast trucks and operating couplers
- Glowing hot load
- CABOOSE FEATURES:
- Die-cast trucks
- Operating couplers with hidden tabs
- Detailed interior with figure
- LED illuminated interior and flashing end lamps
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Rail Line: Union Railroad
- Gauge: O Gauge
- Power: Electric
- Engine Type: Diesel
- Min Curve: O31
- Dimensions: Length: 87 1/4"
- Most Recent Catalog: 2023 Big Book