Lionel 6-38031 O Gauge SP AC-9 2-8-8-4 Steam Locomotive & Tender #3809 w/TMCC EX/Box – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

This is a Lionel 6-38031 O Gauge Southern Pacific AC-9 2-8-8-4 Articulated Steam Locomotive & Tender with TMCC from 2004. On a railroad known for oil burners and cab-forwards, the coal burning Southern Pacific AC-9 class proved to be quite a unique motive power fleet. On the tunnel-free and coal- rich Rio Grande Division, a conventional design was needed, so the railroad flipped the wheel arrangement of its successful 4-8-8-2 creating a “backward” cab forward. In 1939, twelve of the Lima-built 2-8-8-4s began hauling heavy freight and passenger consists on the Rio Grande Division. Producing 6,000 horsepower, they streaked across the Southwest at a top speed of 75 miles per hour. This new scale-sized model represents the first time that this significant articulated locomotive has ever been modeled in die-cast O gauge. The new Southern Pacific AC-9 has a long list of some of the latest Lionel features such as an improved Odyssey System for speed control with ON/OFF switch and synchronized smoke. The RailSound sound system even includes the locomotives unique auxiliary air horn. Features includeProduced from all-new tooling, TrainMaster Command Control equipped and is able to run in Command Control Mode or in Conventional Transformer Control Mode, Odyssey System for speed control with ON/OFF switch, refined Conventional Transformer Control Mode with lower starting speeds, improved smoke output and simplified Odyssey System controls, improved RailSounds sound system with CrewTalk communication, TowerCom announcements and DynaChuff synchronized chuffing, realistic auxiliary air horn sound, activated by the TMCC CAB-1 Remote Controller, dual FatBoy speakers for the ultimate in sound reproduction, high-torque Pittman motor with momentum flywheel, wireless Tether connection between locomotive and tender, directional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light on rear of tender, illuminated classification lights on locomotive, illuminated number boards on locomotive, die-cast metal locomotive body, frame, pilot and trucks, scale front coupler with interchangeable O gauge coupler, four traction tires, synchronized fan-driven smoke unit, separately applied metal details and piping, accurate separately applied builders plates, trust plates and superheater patent plate, variable ash pan glow, flickering firebox in cab, authentically detailed and illuminated cab interior with painted gauges and valve handles, opening cab roof hatches, cab window glass, engineer, fireman and brakeman figures in authentic all-weather cab, die-cast metal tender body and trucks, electro Coupler on rear of tender and illuminated marker lights on rear of tender. The minimum curve radius is O-72 and it measures 32 1/4 inches long.

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The guardrails on the locomotive’s front platform are very bent and slightly misaligned. The locomotive and tender show scratches and spots of paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-7)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-38031
Years Manufactured: 2004 – 2004
Road Name: Southern Pacific (SP)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5760566.

Trainz Product Id: 11399975