Lionel Weyerhaeuser Timber Company Shay Locomotive # 6-38057

[Fred Bear]

Does anyone sell these currently? Are they new stuff or stuff from the 80's and 90's? Thanks, Jake

[jefelectric]

Jake here are the specs.  Don't know the date produced.

TrainMaster Command Control Able to run in both Command Control Mode or in Conventional Transformer Control Mode RailSounds sound system with CrewTalk communication, TowerCom announcements and DynaChuff synchronized chuffing Working connecting rods, drive shaft and gears Directional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light on rear of tender Two ElectroCouplers Maintenance free motor with momentum flywheel Two traction tires Synchronized, fan-driven smoke unit with improved smoke output Die-cast metal locomotive body, pilot and trucks Die-cast metal tender body and trucks Separately applied metal details Firebox Glow Lighted cab interior Wicked Nice! Engineer figure Fireman figure Gauge: O Gauge Minimum Curve: 0-54

[Fred Bear]

Thanks much, having so much trouble with the Lionel Southern Crescent ( green model ) I hate the thoughts of buying something new. How is the quality on these trains?  Thanks, Jake

[pbjwilson]

Made in 2003.

[jefelectric]

Jake,  Don't know about quality, hope someone that has one will answer.  Here is a link to the owners manual on the Lionel Site.

http://www.lionel.com/products/productnavigator/InstructionManuals/73-8057-250.pdf

[Fred Bear]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated, Jake