This is Lionel 6-11340 Baltimore & Ohio #659 2-8-8-4 Giant. EM -1 - Giant 2-8-8-4s. While articulated locomotives are most often associated with western railroads, the eastern roads had their share of these incredible leviathans. Considered the largest and finest power on the B&O, 30 EM-1’s were built in 1944 and 1945 to haul coal traffic over the Cumberland Division.
With tight tunnel and bridge clearances on the B&O, the EM-1 designers utilized every possible square inch of space to maximize power in a compact locomotive design.
Its key features are: LEGACY Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer Realistic Whistle Steam smoke effects Odyssey II Speed Control with On/Off switch LEGACY RailSounds sound system featuring: -Crewtalk dialog and TowerCom announcements, each with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped -Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog -DynaChuff synchronized chuffing that shifts through 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 -Single hit or continuous bell sounds 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 Illuminated classification lights on the front of locomotive Marker lights on rear of tender Traction tires Interior illumination in cab Diecast metal locomotive body, pilot, and trucks Diecast metal tender body and trucks Metal tender frame High level of separately applied metal details Separately applied builder's plates Flickering firebox Fan-driven smoke unit Lighted number boards Adjustable smoke output Authentically detailed cab interior Cab window glass Engineer and fireman figures Dimensions: Length: 32 ¼” Minimum Curve: O-72
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
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