Lionel Y6b

Rob NOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I don't have any pictures, but I had a chance to see it run and blow the whistle on the new Lionel Y6b at the Lionel booth at York. You N & W fans who ordered this engine should be, I think, thrilled. It was very detailed, ran very smoothly, and the sound, wow. The hooter whistle sounds fantastic, sometimes with a little "squeak" at the end as I've heard from the full size 1218 in videos. Also, whistle steam shoots skyward, which is a great effect. I don't model the N & W, but this engine makes me wish I did.

Also, one of the upcoming vision reefers was running on the layout. Again, great ice loading sounds along with freight train sounds. For those that are getting them, enjoy.

Rob

4/25/159:07 PM

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86TA355SROGR Forum Member

Tell us more about the VL Reefers!

4/25/159:11 PM

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Rob NOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

86,

I only saw the one reefer with sound running on the layout. It's nicely detailed. When the car is stationary you can play sounds of a foreman telling his crew what to do while ice loading sounds are heard in the background. The longer you play it, the more the foreman gets annoyed and tells the crew to "hurry up" and things like that. It's neat. When the car is rolling along, you get the usual freight car noises like banging and squealing, which I really like. Overall, I think they are really well done and those that get them should be pleased. The Y6b is a home run, no doubt.

4/25/159:27 PM

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Blue StreakOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Did they happen to mention shipping dates on the Y6b or the reefers.

4/25/159:39 PM

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Hot WaterOGR Forum Member

Did they also mention that they fixed the simple starting and switching compound exhaust sounds, which would then be correct? Previous Y6 models started in compound and then switched to simple, which is not correct.

4/25/159:44 PM

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86TA355SROGR Forum Member

Rob,

Thanks!

4/25/159:45 PM

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Rob NOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Blue Streak,

I believe it was said that the reefers are "on the water" and should be here soon. I don't know about the Y6b.

Hot Water,

Lionel did say that the exhaust sounds would be correct. I apologize, I certainly do not know enough about steam engines to accurately talk about simple vs compound, I need to learn more. Hopefully it will be right.

4/25/1511:35 PM

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Blue StreakOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks Rob

4/26/1512:07 AM

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Rocky MountaineerOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by Rob N:

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YES!!!! Sorry I couldn't break away to get out to York for even a day-tripper this time, but I would have liked to see this jewel in action. Thanks for the update!!!