Many consider the M1 to be the high-point of the Pennsylvania’s steam locomotive designs. Conceived as larger passenger power to reduce the need for double and tripple heading K4’s, the M’s quickly found their way into freight service. A small percentage of the roster was equipped for passenger duties, but they are best remembered hauling priority freight at speed along the banks of the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers. Three years after building the first prototype, the Pennsy ordered 200 class M1 4-8-2s from Baldwin and Lima. Another 100 units, classed M1a, followed in 1930 from the same builders and from Juniata itself. The primary spotting difference between the two subclasses can be seen in the steam delivery pipes which are external on the M1’s and hidden inside the cylinder saddles on the M1a’s. Both classes were generally operated similarly and as a whole received the same variety of detail changes over their careers, including new front end pilot and headlight arrangements and of course a variety of tenders. Lionel last offered our LEGACY M1a in 2014, but we’ve never produced any representatives of the 200 M1s. This year we’re correcting that oversight with our best M yet! Featuring new tooling for the cylinder saddles, this run of M’s also includes multiple tender, pilot and lighting arrangements to better match the individual prototypes over the course of their lives; from the beautiful 1926 striping of No. 6855 to the brutish modernized front end and 8-wheel “coast to coast” tender on 6888. This will also mark the first release of the M’s with WhistleSteam and Bluetooth as well as a kinematic drawbar. Don’t miss this opportunity to add the best of the Pennsy’s best to your roster!LEGACY® Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformerBluetooth® Control – Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief® AppLionel Voice Control (LVC) – run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief® AppOdyssey® II Speed ControlIR Transmitter that works with LCS SensorTrack™Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheelWireless Tether™ connection between locomotive and tenderElectroCoupler™ on rear of tenderWhistle steamDirectional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light on rear of tenderBicolor illuminated classification lights on the front of locomotive where applicable. Using a Legacy controller, change the color of the classification lights between white or greenTraction tiresInterior illumination in cabDie-cast metal locomotive body, pilot, and trucksDie-cast metal tender body and trucksHigh level of separately applied metal detailsSeparately applied builder’s plateSynchronized fan-driven smoke unitAdjustable smoke outputAuthentically detailed cab interiorCab “glass” windowsEngineer and fireman figuresLEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:CrewTalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stoppedTrainSounds that mimic operating dialog when the locomotive is in motion or stoppedSix official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialogDynaChuff™ synchronized with 32 levels of intensity as the locomotive gains speedLEGACY® “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 soundsSequence Control: plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotiveCurrent speed and fuel dialog, coal or oil loading sound effects PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSRail Line: PennsylvaniaRoad Number: 6855Gauge: O Gauge Power: ElectricEngine Type: SteamMin Curve: O72Dimensions: Length: 30 1/2″ (varies per tender type)Most Recent Catalog: 2023 Volume II Catalog