MINT Lionel METCA "SPECIAL RELEASE" 2401480 "#2769" Chessie Legacy Berkshire

Description: MINT Lionel METCA "SPECIAL RELEASE" 2401480 "#2769" Chessie Legacy Berkshire Click image to enlarge Description Very limited production item from Lionel for METCA. The following is from Lionel's website describing the #2769's predecessor #612 Greenbrier produced in 2022 and can be viewed in Lionel's 2022 Vol. II catalog, page 26-27. This locomotive was recently released on 8/30/2024 and is a "SPECIAL EDITION LIMITED RUN" MINT Lionel 2401480 “#2769” "The Chessie" LEGACY Modeled after the 2331100 Chessie “#612” Greenbrier from 2022 C&O President Robert Young envisioned a modern passenger service every bit the equal of his railroad's modern and efficient freight business. To fulfill this vision, the C&O placed a 48-car order to Budd in 1946 for a new premier train named "The Chessie." In addition to new equipment, the trains would feature such on-board amenities as credit card service, car hostesses, even a theater for the kids! Production delays held the train back until 1948. By then, the massive new steam turbine locomotives were already proving themselves too unreliable and the traveling public's preference for the automobile was taking a firm hold. The Chessie ran only a few months before quietly disappearing. Equipment was repainted and re-lettered in traditional C&O yellow and used on other trains. Streamlined Hudson locomotives also continued to serve on other priority passenger trains. There were many reasons for The Chessie's short tenure, but its memory endures as a testament to the pride, innovation and commitment of railroaders who continued to dream big. The Chessie may be a cat with 9 lives however! Most of the equipment would go on to serve other railroads and now it can live again on yours! In place of the troublesome turbines we're offering a special "what if" version of the C&O's Greenbrier 4-8-4. These modern locomotives would likely have become the power of choice for this premier train had it made it a few more years. Fast, powerful, and reliable, they were everything the C&O wanted for its passengers. A stylized Chessie version seems only natural! The "#2769" includes the following features: C&O President Robert Young envisioned a modern passenger service every bit the equal of his railroad's modern and efficient freight business. To fulfill this vision, the C&O placed a 48-car order to Budd in 1946 for a new premier train named "The Chessie." In addition to new equipment, the trains would feature such on-board amenities as credit card service, car hostesses, even a theater for the kids! Production delays held the train back until 1948. By then, the massive new steam turbine locomotives were already proving themselves too unreliable and the traveling public's preference for the automobile was taking a firm hold. The Chessie ran only a few months before quietly disappearing. Equipment was repainted and re-lettered in traditional C&O yellow and used on other trains. Streamlined Hudson locomotives also continued to serve on other priority passenger trains. There were many reasons for The Chessie's short tenure, but its memory endures as a testament to the pride, innovation and commitment of railroaders who continued to dream big. The Chessie may be a cat with 9 lives however! Most of the equipment would go on to serve other railroads and now it can live again on yours! In place of the troublesome turbines we're offering a special "what if" version of the C&O's Greenbrier 4-8-4. These modern locomotives would likely have become the power of choice for this premier train had it made it a few more years. Fast, powerful, and reliable, they were everything the C&O wanted for its passengers. A stylized Chessie version seems only natural! Includes these amazing features: LEGACY® Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in Train Master 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 that works with LCS SensorTrack™ Whistle Steam Road-specific Details Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheel Wireless Tether™ connection between locomotive and tender ElectroCoupler™ on rear of tender Directional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light on rear of tender Bicolor illuminated classification lights on the front of locomotive where applicable. Using a Legacy controller, change the color of the classification lights between white or green Traction tires Interior illumination in cab Die-cast metal locomotive body, pilot, and trucks Die-cast metal tender body and trucks High level of separately applied metal details Separately applied builder's plate Synchronized fan-driven smoke unit Authentically detailed cab interior Cab "glass" windows Engineer and fireman figures LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring: CrewTalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped TrainSounds that mimic operating dialog when the locomotive is in motion or stopped Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog DynaChuff™ synchronized with 32 levels of intensity as the locomotive gains speed LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Whistle" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals - 5 different whistles 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, coal or oil loading sound effects PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rail Line: CHESSIE SYSTEM Road Number: 2769 Gauge: O Gauge Power: Electric Engine Type: Steam Min Curve: O54 Dimensions: Length: 26" I am a long time member of the TCA and LCCA and guarantee that my descriptions are 100% accurate of your money back. 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Price: 1699 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-12-06T15:38:21.000Z

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