This is a Lionel 6-11297 Paul Bunyan 2-Truck Shay Legacy #18 O. P. Bunyan Lumber Co. Legacy 2-truck shay locomotive #18. Two-track shay locomotive. Realizing that conventional locomotives tore up the track even though they were lighter than the heavy log cars they pulled, Civil War veteran Ephraim Shay invented the geared locomotive and looked to the production capabilities of Lima Machine Works, which later became Lima Locomotive Works. Lima would go on to build 2,770 Shays, continually improving the design, including this famed two-truck version.

Its key features are:
LEGACY Control System equipped able to run in LEGACY Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
Odyssey II Speed Control with On/Off switch
LEGACY RailSounds system featuring:
– CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements, each with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
– 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
– Single hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds
Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheel
Wireless Tether connection between locomotive and tender
Front and rear ElectroCouplers
Directional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light on rear of tender
Illuminated classification lights on the front of locomotive
Traction tires
Fan-driven smoke unit
Adjustable smoke output
Interior illumination in cab
Die-cast metal locomotive body, pilot, and frame
Die-cast metal tender body and trucks
High level of separately applied metal details
Separately applied builder’s plates
Authentically detailed cab interior
Glowing firebox in cab
Cab glass windows
Engineer and fireman figures

Road Number: 18
Dimensions: Length: 13 1?2
RailLine: P. Bunyan Lumber
Minimum Curve: O-31

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The wheels show signs of wear. There are light nicks and scratches on the surface of this item. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. The original box is included. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-6)

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-11297
Road Name: **** No Road Name

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Steam Loco

The SKU for this item is 5981027.

Product Id: 11628114