In 1953, Fairbanks-Morse began building its massive Train Master diesel
locomotives to become powerful workhorses with universal use. The new units were
promoted as providing 50 to 60 percent more power, 50 to 90 percent more
continuous tractive effort, and 50 percent more weight on their wheels in a
single unit as compared to any 1,500 to 1,600 horsepower, four-axle diesel
locomotive in service at the time.
In June of 1953, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western purchased ten Train
Masters to complete its own diesel locomotive line. Designated by FM as models
H24-66, Lackawanna’s new diesels were used for both passenger and freight
service. These Lackawanna Train Master locomotives have been painstakingly
replicated with the look and feel of the original prototype.
Originally offered by Lionel in 1954, which some believe was the best
of the postwar years, the Lackawanna was touted as real, top level railroading!
Boasting features like Dual Pullmor power, Magne-Traction and a diesel horn,
this power giant was a Herculean puller. It's now back, better than ever in the
Lionel Postwar Celebration Series!
Features:
- O-Gauge, O-Scale
- Equipped with Lionel digital TrainMaster Command Control
- Equipped with Lionel RailSounds with TowerCom and CrewTalk
- Dual, durable and strong Pullmor motors
- Electrocouplers
- Die-cast trucks, fuel tank and pilots
- Metal ckassis
- Metal wheels and axles
- Directionally controlled lighting
- Magne-Traction
- Builders plaque
- Operates on O-31 or greater curves
- Length: 16-1/2"
This great engine has barely been run. It is in like new+ condition.
There are no cracks, breaks, scratches or defects and includes the original box
and instructions. Lionel's catalog price is 599.95.
