There have been many patriotic paint schemes applied to actual locomotive and cars over the years, especially around the U. Bicentennial period in the mid-1970s. In fact, official events of the Bicentennial celebration across America were initiated by the railroads with a 21-month tour of the American Freedom Train traveling through 48 states. Inspired by actual cars on the railroad, this set features the American flag, the Presidential Seal, and the stars and stripes of the U. On the various cars. A unique Patriot logo is also spotlighted on the rugged U36B diesel locomotive and caboose. Set includes a U36B Diesel locomotive; two-bay hopper with coal load; boxcar; and porthold caboose with illumination. Track included: 8 curved O-36 FasTrack Sections; one 10 straight FasTrack section; 1 Fastrack wall pack terminal section; wall pack power supply; lionchief remote control. On/off switches for sound. Forward – reverse speed control with 3 buttons for whistle sound; bell and crew announcements. The item “LIONEL 6-82427 The Patriot LionChief U36B Diesel Freight Train Set New Christmas” is in sale since Friday, November 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Starter Sets & Packs”. The seller is “scrappy_designs” and is located in Clinton Township, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- MPN: 6-82427
- Gauge: O Scale
- Brand: Lionel
- Grading: C-9 Factory New-Brand New
- Vintage (Y/N): No
- Modified Item: No