Duckunder Terminal Rwy: Lionel's best-ever steam locomotive

I couldn't agree more

 

Here is mine sitting on the turntable at the club.

Pretty cool!  What diameter curves do have on the layout?  That loco is awesome and the scenic detail too!

Nothing tighter than O-72.

Thank you!

Will


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I have 2200 and love it, too. The whistle is undeniably the best "hooter".  Of all my engines, this one gets the most admiration from visitors.

 

Then again, the VL Big Boy hasn't arrived yet!

I am sure the VL Big Boy will be awesome. I have the VL Clinchfield Challenger with the stereo speakers, and it's very realistic and impressive. If the Big Boy matches that, it'll be a winner. But the dual fatboy speakers in the Y6b coupled to that spectacular hooter whistle produces a unique sound and sheer volume, including an eerie echo, that will be hard to beat!

Will 


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Great pictures, Will.  Your layout looks awesome.

 

Art

 

Hi Will:

 

If you get a chance can you post more pictures of the flat car? I am interested in the rigging.

 

Thanks Will.

 

Paul

Thank you, Art.



Will



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I will try, yes.



Will



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Lionel JLC Norfolk & Western Y6b 2-8-8-2 #2200!!  Will, thank you for sharing the photos.  I saw one operate on a friend's layout, and I can't argue with your opinion.  It is a beauty!!

 

I have seen this before, but don't know what JLC stands for.  Someone, please enlighten me!  Thank you!

 

I have the MTH N&W Y6b with PS2.  I bought it from a Forum member.  I would love to have one of these Lionels, but for one the budget couldn't stand it.  Also, while the MTH is compressed and made to run on tighter curves, I like it because I will never have a space larger than 12' x 12' to run it, and I don't want to make the room just one big circle.  

 

 

Nice photos Will! I guess the only thing that "could" be better is the new Legacy version......we'll see

I'm keeping my fingers crossed on that one. I have it on order!

Will 

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We are proud here at the Munoz Lines that our tradition of fantastic steam power now has been transferred to the great Duckunder Railway. May the "Hooter" echo long and loud.

 

Eliot "Scrapiron" Scher

JLC = Joshua L. Cowen

And the "L" stands for Lionel. 


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i was going to let him figure that out, will.   

And the Duckunder engine crews are all vying to run the famous Munoz 2200!

Will 

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Ha, Ha!  Thank you Will and Forrest.  Yes, I know the famous name Joshua Lionel Cowen! Never occurred to me that was what JLC stood for. A Lionel Joshua Lionel Cowen engine!  I take it that this is some commemorative thing.  Tell me I'm wrong again!  

I was looking for a smiley guy with a dunce cap.  This will have to do.

Sorry to spoil the fun, Forrest! 


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Great pics, magnificent engine.

-Greg

Didn't this locomotive hit the stores in 2000? Yet its detailing, operation, and sounds have never been put together in a better package. It's truly a Lionel classic. I look forward to the new Legacy version with the hope that its sounds and operation will take us to a new level. 

Will 

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Mark,

Dunce? Never! It's tough to keep up with the myriad of details like this in the hobby, as in this case where Lionel abandoned the highly-detailed JLC line in favor of Vision Line products.  I don't worry about what I don't know about O-gauge 3-rail. I'd go nuts if I did.

Will 

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Paul,

It is chain with hooks on each end and a coil spring "spliced" in line to keep it taught.

Had a K-Line car.

 

Count me "in" as another happy JLC Y6b owner! It will be making an appearance on the modular layout next week. By request, my 1218 A will be pulling a long coal drag tomorrow.

 

Gilly

He's right about the coil spring.  While it's fairly subtle and small, it doesn't look quite realistic and is one of the changes we will be making to the car's rigging and overall look.

 

The road name will change, too, to Duckunder Marine!

 

Here's what the spring looks like up close:

 

 

Thank you Will!  I see, the Vision Line is now the cat's meow.  Or should I say lion's roar! truth be told I try not to pay much attention to the high end offerings, because they are way out of my price range.  I just enjoy photos, videos, and in person visits put on by all the generous folks who love to share these fantastic models with others.

Thank you One and all!