That is a good buy. I must know the same person... bought the black version for 600.00 and crossed my fingers all the way home... worked fine.
Its ironic that the one I purchased from the dealer for almost double that, I had to return 3 times, finally for my money back... it kept loosing its signal...
Then, in 2013, the red Mars light was removed . . .
1. Why? Replaced with what - did they just replace the red lens?
More excuses from the current manager, so you would have to ask him as to why. They didn't "replace" it with anything, i.e. it is GONE!
2. I ask for two reasons: (1) a couple of years ago there was a long thread on this Forum about the Mars "hazard" light and what purpose it served, which was very illuminating (no pun intended) and in particular explained why it's red and (2) my only gripe about the Legacy 844's operation is that the Mars light is simply a flasher that is on when the engine is stationary or in reverse. The flashing is not very prototypical although I understand than when it's on is. I tried installing one of Ngineering's excellent Mars light simulator boards to give a better effect but it won't work because the flasher is wired direct to the 1st generation Legacy board.
As I recall the model came with the incorrect lens color. I obtained a replacement directly from Lionel, and installed it in the Mars Light. I can't remember whether it "flashes" or not, but at least it does NOT come on when moving forward, as was done with the Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 models.
3. You may recall that these Legacy engines shipped with a clear hazard light lens and Lionel had to issue a replacement red lens. Aside from that, powering up one of these models is a real treat.
Yes, as I mentioned above, I changed out mine.
4. LOS, your photos deserve to be framed.
Not the best picture of this engine, but if you click on the photo, you will get an enlarged version.
Bought it, ran it, loved it, sold it, still regret it. It is the one non NYC engine I would keep. Unfortunately it was an offer I couldn't refuse. That whistle is haunting!
Ray
Then, in 2013, the red Mars light was removed . . .
1. Why? Replaced with what - did they just replace the red lens?
More excuses from the current manager, so you would have to ask him as to why. They didn't "replace" it with anything, i.e. it is GONE!
That's an ABOMINATION! Who do I complain to? I had more faith in Union Pacific than to do this. Another illusion shattered.
As I recall the model came with the incorrect lens color. I obtained a replacement directly from Lionel, and installed it in the Mars Light. I can't remember whether it "flashes" or not, but at least it does NOT come on when moving forward, as was done with the Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 models.
Maybe "flash" was the wrong word; it winks. I don't have an S-3 but I never understood how that lighting feature went so completely wrong.
Nothwithstanding all the above, the Legacy FEF3 is a fine engine and I hope Lionel does re-issue it with whistle smoke and the same sound package.
That is a good buy. I must know the same person... bought the black version for 600.00 and crossed my fingers all the way home... worked fine.
I'm sure it was.
Joe
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