Lionel 6-81295 Santa Fe LionChief Plus 2-8-2 Mikado Steam locomotive

LionChief™ Plus, an exciting and innovative twist in classic Lionel locomotives

Use the LionChief™ Remote, for long distance control, great sounds, and operating multiple locomotives at the same time. Or flip switch and operate LionChief™ Plus locomotive from your current conventional transformer.

2-8-2 Mikado Steam Locomotives

First used on the Nippon Railway in Japan in 1897, the 2-8-2 steam locomotive was nicknamed “Mikado”, meaning “emperor” in Japanese. Gaining popularity in the United States before WWI, numerous 2-8-2 locos thundered across American high iron.

Features

Locomotive Features

User selected operational modes: Conventional AC transformer control mode or LionChief™ wireless remote control with AC or DC power.

Odyssey® II Speed Control to maintain a steady speed from crawl to full speed

ElectroCoupler on rear of tender controlled by the LionChief remote only

Operating headlight

Synchronized fan-driven smoke

RailSounds RC sound system with steam chuffing and background sounds, whistle, bell, and user-activated announcements

Chuffing sounds in sync with speed of locomotive

Adjustable volume (controlled by remote only)

On/off switches for sound and smoke

Powerful maintenance-free motor

Die-cast metal locomotive body, frame, and trucks

Die-cast metal tender body and trucks

Metal frame on tender

Flickering firebox

Engineer and fireman figures

Traction tires

Remote Features

The "throttle" rotates to increase and decrease speed in both forward and reverse

The red light at the top of the remote is a speed indicator; steady when in neutral and blinking faster as it accelerates

Long range control, up to 60 feet

Buttons for whistle sound, bell, special announcements, and ElectroCoupler activation

Multiple frequencies available, so multiple engines can run in the same layout at the same time

LionChief locomotives can run on any Legacy , TMCC, or conventional transformer layout with 18 volts of power supplied to the track

Requires three AAA alkaline batteries (not included)

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Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-81295

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco