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Lionel Lines O Gauge Lionel Corporation Tinplate No. 269E Distant Control Freight Set w/Proto-Sound 3.0

11-5510-1
List Price:
$499.95
Roadname:
Lionel Lines
Scale:
O Gauge
Product Type:
R-T-R/Speciality Set
Product Line:
Lionel Corporation
Delivery Status:
Delivered Dec. 2014

Overview

The 261E locomotive, with its 2-4-2-wheel arrangement and distant control, was advertised as a "high-speed, powerful locomotive, with a wealth of detail and hinged boiler front", as well as Lionel's "greatest triumph of them all": its remote-controlled locomotive whistle that added "uncanny realism" to any layout. "Press a button and your locomotive will whistle any signal. Whether it's moving forwards, backwards, or standing still."

"Distant control" was Lionel's term for the locomotive reverse unit - actually invented by Lionel competitor Ives Manufacturing Company - that allowed an operator to reverse the engine from a distant transformer. Before distant control, reversing was accomplished by moving a lever on the locomotive itself.

In addition to the 261E steam engine, Lionel's 269E set cataloged in 1935 included the "minutely detailed" 254 oil tank car in aluminum finish, the 259 dump car with tilting body, and the 257 caboose "richly trimmed in nickel."

Our Lionel Lines version of the 269E set recreates the glory days of tinplate with the advancements of modern electronics. Thanks to Proto-Sound 3.0, our 261E steamer delivers smoother operation than any original tinplate locomotive, as well as chuff sounds and huge plumes of puffing smoke - synchronized with the drivers' revolutions - and a clanging bell and wailing whistle guaranteed to delight children of all ages.

Features

Set Includes:

 

  • No. 261 Steam Locomotive
  • (3) 2600 Series Freight Cars
  • 12 Piece RealTrax Oval
  • Lighted Lockon
  • 50-watt Power Supply With Digital Remote Control
  • RailWare DVD

    Locomotive Features:

     

  • Die-Cast Metal Chassis
  • Baked Enamal Finish
  • Operating Metal Latch Couplers
  • Metal Wheels, Gears and Axles
  • Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
  • Stamped Steel Body
  • Operating Headlights
  • Locomotive Measures:
  • Locomotive Equipped With Proto-Sound 3.0 Featuring Freight Yard Proto-Effects

    Freight Car Features:

     

  • Baked Enamal Finish
  • Operating Metal Latch Couplers
  • Metal Wheels and Axles
  • Stamped Steel Body
  • Cars Measure:

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