Lionel 2433731 - Legacy U28C Diesel Locomotive "Conrail" #6521

Product Description

Announced Date:

Jan 2024

Released Date:

Jan 2025

Individually Boxed:

Yes

Rail Line: Conrail

Road Number: 6521

Gauge: O Gauge 

Power: Electric

Engine Type: Diesel

Min Curve: O31

Dimensions: Length: 17"

Most Recent Catalog: 2024 Volume 1 Catalog

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™

Road-specific details

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

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

Overview:

rarity in the Lionel catalog, the U28C was a rarity in reality as well. The 2800 horsepower 6-axle diesel was on the small side of the power curve and most railroads at the time were hungry for more horses in their six-axle road power. What it lacked in flare, the U28C seemed to make up for in reliability. The majority of the locomotives would go on to serve multiple lines into the early 1980s. As they were on the prototype, a U28C will make an interesting addition to your roster; a nice break from the common SD40s and SD45s. The models feature roadname specific lighting packages and roof details. Perfect for coal drags, mixed freights or even yard power from the 1960s to the 1980s. Diversify your roster with one of these unique U-Boats!