Rarity in the Lionel catalog, the U28C was a
rarity in reality as well. The 2800 horsepower 6-axle diesel was on the
small side of the power curve and most railroads at the time were hungry
for more horses in their six-axle road power. What it lacked in flare,
the U28C seemed to make up for in reliability. The majority of the
locomotives would go on to serve multiple lines into the early 1980s. As
they were on the prototype, a U28C will make an interesting addition to
your roster; a nice break from the common SD40s and SD45s. The models
feature roadname specific lighting packages and roof details. Perfect
for coal drags, mixed freights or even yard power from the 1960s to the
1980s. Diversify your roster with one of these unique U-Boats!
Features:
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
IR Transmitter for SensorTrack
Road-specific details
Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
ElectorCoupler on front and rear
Traction tires
Refined Conventional Transformer Control mode with lower starting speeds
Fan-driven smoke unit
Adjustable smoke output
Directional lighting including LED headlights
Marker lights on front and rear
Illuminated number boards
Lighted cab interior
Die-cast trucks, pilot and fuel tank
Metal frame
High levels of separately applied metal details
Engineer and conductor figures
LEGACY RailSounds sound system featuring:
- CrewTalk dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- TrainSounds that mimic realistic radio chatter when the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog
- LEGACY
"Real-Time Quilling Horn" control with instant response for realistic
signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
- 5 different horns 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, refueling sound effects
***LEGACY
Engines are designed for use with AC track power. Although the
engines will operate on DC track power, some functions may be limited
or inoperative (i.e. sounds, chuffing, etc.)***