The year is 1929. You've saved your pennies and you're traveling to Chicago in style. There is no finer way than the Twentieth Century Limited. Although the beauty of streamlining still lay years ahead, most historians agree that the 1920s were the pinnacle of service and amenities aboard the most famous train in the world. Pulled by one of the Central's new Hudson ’s, the Century featured a variety of sleeping accommodations as well as of dining and lounge cars which included a full set of staff from servers and porters to a secretary and even a barbershop. Passengers were assured they would travel in speed and style, arriving at their destination well rested and on time. Passenger lists included a who's who from the arts, business and politics, walking the red carpet to the train. The train was so popular during this decade that one Century was seldom enough. On average, the train ran in 3 sections, each way, daily: not including the Advance 20TH Century which preceded it. Each section was its own train, complete with all the same amenities. Consequently, the fleet of Pullman cars used varied daily depending on the customer ’s bookings. Regardless of the cars, the matched Pullman Green consist was polished perfection from end to end. To help us relive those glorious years, Lionel has created a model train fitting of the 20THCentury. Led by our VISION Hudson, the six car consist includes four sound-equipped cars to provide you with the full traveling experience! Starting behind the locomotive, the combination baggage/lounge car catered to male passengers with its smoking lounge, stock ticker and sporting updates, secretary and barber shop (though the barber's services were available to both men and women.) In the Sleeping cars, Pullman porters assisted in making up berths and tending to a passenger's every need. In the Dining car, a full team of cooks and wait staff served fine dining on a rotating menu. Further back at the end of the train, the Observation lounge car had a more feminine touch, with wicker seating and full-service attendants trained in providing manicures. As the train travels along your railroad, you can activate each of the cars to hear the announcements, passenger and crew dialog with your Legacy remote. The locomotive too is loaded with features including road-number specific crew dialog, whistle steam and a swinging bell, and so much more! Just like the prototype, this train will keep you entertained for hours and ensure you arrive at the station with a smile on your face. Looking to expand your consist, or maybe build a second section? Don't worry, additional cars are also available separately. So, turn your clocks back 100 years and get ready to experience the 20TH Century in all its glory!


Features:
FEATURES:Set Includes:
VISION Hudson #5319
LoungeSounds Combine Van Winkle
SleeperSounds 6-6 Pullman Poplar Bay
Pullman Rock Gap
StationSounds Diner #375
LoungeSounds Observation Hudson Valley
LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Whistle steam
Swinging bell
Road number specific details
Road number specific Crewtalk
Kinematic drawbar
Force coupler
STANDARD LEGACY STEAM 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
4 Digit Addressing when using the Cab3/Base3
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 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
IR Transmitter that works with LCS SensorTrack
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
Adjustable smoke output
Authentically detailed cab interior
Cab “glass ” windows
Engineer and fireman figure
PASSENGER CAR FEATURES:
Die-cast sprung wheel trucks
Operating couplers with hidden uncoupling tabs
Flexible diaphragms between cars
Opening doors
Detailed interiors with figures
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