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eBay Never run and only opened for the pictures. Looking to get started with the very best? Introducing the largest and most advanced Lionel train set—the Lionel Empire Builder! This train set features the best of everything you need to get started in Lionel O gauge model railroading. With a powerful ZW transformer, a TMCC CAB-1 Remote Controller, and a huge O-72 FasTrack layout with two switches, you have all the makings of a sophisticated layout. A premier layout deserves a train with all the latest innovations. Taking the lead is the magnificent Lionel New York Central L-A2 Mohawk with TrainMaster Command Control and the RailSounds 5.0 sound system. Listen for the unmistakable cadence of the steam chuffs—four chuffs per the realistic whistle and crew dialog. These effects are controlled using your CAB-1 Remote Controller, included with this set.A string of top-of-the-line Standard O rolling stock follows this detailed locomotive. These steam-era favorites include a milk car with plated interior tanks, a flatcar with a wooden deck, and a die-cast metal hopper and caboose.The Lionel Empire Builder also features a TMCC Crane Car and a Boom Car with Crane Sounds. Use the CAB-1 Remote Controller to rotate the cab, launch the outriggers, raise the boom, and operate the two hooks. Listen for the authentic steam crane sounds and crew dialog.BOOM CAR Command Control equipped RailSounds sound system, including diesel engine revving, air horn, couplers, and multi-part crew/foreman boom, winch, and outrigger effectsSpecial start-up and shut down sequencesDie cast metal trucks and operating couplersDie cast metal flatcarWood flatcar deckMetal underframe detailsCRANE CAR Command Control operation including 360-degree cab rotation, up and down action of the boom, independent control of the main and auxiliary hooks, independent control of the front and rear work lights, and deployment of all six outriggersTMCC CAB-1 Remote Controller and TMCC Command Base requiredFour powerful, maintenance free motorsDie-cast metal six-wheel sprung trucksFront and rear ElectroCouplersDie cast metal body, frame, and boomOperating front and rear work lightsOpening cab doors12 outrigger supports included LOCOMOTIVE Command Control equipped—able to run in Command Control Mode or in Conventional Transformer Control ModeOdyssey System for speed control with ON/OFF 5.0 sound system with custom recorded effects speaker for the ultimate in sound reproductionHigh torque Pittman® motor with momentum Tether connection between locomotive and lighting, including operating headlight and back-up classification and marker lightsDie-cast metal locomotive body, frame, and trucksScale front coupler with interchangeable O gauge coupler for double headingElectroCoupler on rear of tenderTraction fan-driven smoke unit with adjustable smoke applied metal detailsAccurate separately applied builder's platesOpening cab roof cab ashpan glowFlickering firebox in cabCab window glassEngineer and fireman figuresDie-cast metal tender body and trucksRealistic separately applied coal loadOpening tender water hatch reveals easy-to-access RailSounds controlsROLLING STOCK FEATURES:Hidden uncoupling tabsOffset hopper has die-cast metal bodyFlatcar has wooden deckMilk car has removable roof and plated interior tanksCaboose has interior illuminationDie cast sprung trucks (Caboose has die-cast trucks)SET INCLUDES:L2A Mohawk, Offset Hopper, 8,000 Gallon Tank Car, 40' Flatcar, TMCC Crane, Boom Car with Crane Sounds, Milk Car, Steam Era Caboose, ZW transformer, CAB-1 Remote Controller, Command Base, two O-72 switches, 22 O-72 curve FasTrack track sections, 9 straight FasTrack track sections, 1 terminal & Operating TMCC Crane Car w/ Command Control Crane Car - 4/05TMCC Crane Car Parts ListCommand Control Crane Car Service Documents (All)TMCC Boom Car - 7/05TMCC Quick Start - 1995 FasTrack O72 switch - 8/05ZW Controller & Powerhouse Power Supply - 7/03NYC 4-8-2 Mohawk (TMCC / RS 5.0) - 12/05PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rail Line: New York CentralRoad Number: 2795Gauge: Standard O Scale Brand: LionelMin Curve: O-54Dimensions: Length: 98 3/4"Layout dimensions: Approx. 124" x 84"Most Recent Catalog: Classic Trains Vol. 2 2006 (Condition: Brand New)

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