2631270 - Southern Pacific Lines LEGACY AC-9 #3801
The AC-9 represented a reversal of sorts for the Southern Pacific being both coal fired and with the cab situated in the "normal" location. Initially assigned between El Paso and Tucumcari, tunnel smoke was not a concern. Designed for freight service, the locomotives nevertheless received the SP's "skyline casing" treatment which helped with smoke abatement, giving them a look that was both fierce and stylish. And with a top speed of 75 mph, they were capable of assisting on passenger runs if called. In 1950, SP rebuilt the AC-9s as oil burners. Many picked up new tenders at the time, often from already retired locomotives of other classes. They remained in service until 1956, ending their days hauling freight on the Modoc line in eastern California. Back in the Lionel showroom for the first time since 2017, we've made several upgrades to the AC-9 for this round. Inside you'll find the latest in LEGACY and Bluetooth control of course, upgraded with a three-speaker sound system, kinematic drawbar and force coupler. Like the prototype, the models are equipped with both an air horn and steam whistle. Also available for the first time will be modernized oil burning versions with oil tenders and ash pan details removed. (Note that oil fired AC-9s will also not have ash pan glow lighting effects.) In addition to three prototypical versions capturing both the early and later appearances of the class, the unique look and service of the AC-9 lends itself to several "what if" paint schemes as well. We've crafted three for some of the Espee's most famous trains. Don't miss this opportunity to add some modern Lima Superpower to your roster!
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- 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
- 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 figures
- 4-Digit Addressing
- Brass locomotive with die-cast frame
- Whistle steam
- Coal or Oil tender per prototype
- 3-Speaker sound
- Kinematic drawbar
- Force Coupler
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Rail Line: Southern Pacific
- Road Number: 3801
- Gauge: O Gauge
- Power: Electric
- Engine Type: Steam
- Min Curve: O72
- Dimensions: Length: 32 1/4â
- Most Recent Catalog: October Release 2025
