Lionel 2231400 O Boston & Maine #3243 – Legacy Atlantic

Atlantics ruled the rails in the first decade of the 20th Century as the premier examples of passenger power on railroads across the country. Retaining the large drivers and simple, compact designs of the century before, their balance and speed made them perfect for the passenger trains of the era. As passenger trains became longer and heavier with the conversion to steel car construction, many railroads bumped their Atlantics down to secondary trains as larger Pacifics rose up to meet the growing business. Despite their smaller size, hundreds of these locomotives continued to serve to the final years of steam operation – a testimony to sound and efficient design. Some roads like the Missouri Pacific, Pennsylvania and Southern Pacific continued to refine their Atlantics into modern, albeit compact, steam power which could rival the performance of many larger locomotives. Inspired by a Southern Pacific prototype but typical of designs on many railroads at the time, these Atlantics will be right at home in passenger service on your layout. Limiteds, locals or milk runs, wood cars or steel – the Atlantic is a perfect choice. And with its smaller frame, the Atlantic will look great on tighter curves and smaller layouts. All the LEGACY power, features, and sounds you need and want in a locomotive that won’t break your curves or your budget!
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 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
Whistle steam
LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Rail Line: Boston & Maine
Road Number: 3243
Gauge: O Gauge
Power: Electric
Engine Type: Steam
Min Curve: O31
Dimensions: Length: 18 1/2″
Most Recent Catalog: 2022 Big Book