Description
Fairbanks Morse's Consolidation line showed great promise early on and secured multiple orders from several railroads. Only five signed up for the 4-axle version, but most of those that did went back for more. The locomotives were available in multiple horsepower configurations and with several options like dynamic brakes and steam generators for passenger service. Their rounded lines were as distinctive as the sounds from the FM opposed cylinder diesel engine. And although these 4-axle versions were generally purchased for freight service, some did see passenger roles as well.Ultimately, the FM engines were not the reliable workhorses the railroads expected. Some, like the New York Central, remotored their C-Liners with EMD blocks to extend their lives. Others worked the engines as long as they could and retired them quietly in the early 1960s. For Lionel's second C-Liner run, we're featuring these 4-axle locomotives for all of the roads that owned them. Stand out details include the Mars lights on the Milwaukee Road units and the Pennsylvania's trainphone radio antenna. Models are also available for the first time with 4-digit addressing and SuperBass B units! All A and B units are available separately so you can run these as you wish - a classic A-B-A configuration or mixed and matched with other locomotives. A units feature front ElectroCouplers and non-operating rear couplers for better close-coupling. The B units feature a non-operating front and rear ElectroCoupler. These locomotives are sure to add some character to your roster as a stand out from all of those EMD and Alco covered wagons.
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
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
IR Transmitter for SensorTrack
Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
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
4-Digit Addressing
A UNIT FEATURES:
Standard Legacy diesel features above
B UNIT FEATURES:
Standard Legacy Diesel features above
Non-powered
SuperBass Railsounds
Rear ElectroCoupler, non-operating front coupler
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
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
IR Transmitter for SensorTrack
Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
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
4-Digit Addressing
A UNIT FEATURES:
Standard Legacy diesel features above
B UNIT FEATURES:
Standard Legacy Diesel features above
Non-powered
SuperBass Railsounds
Rear ElectroCoupler, non-operating front coupler
