Checking Lionel's web site under products this item shows up under Locomotives:
Steam-Trainchief Remote Control
What is this? There was no other information on the site.
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Oh, oh. That won't be there long. Spilling the beans before it's meant to be.
It's a new remote which will control all the cab effects in the new legacy steamers. Everything from crew talk, swinging bell, quillable whistle, etc. The only bad thing is it is the only way to control the latest feature additions to be announced in the next catalogue and will set users back $299 though I imagine the street price will be more around $249. 
--Greg
P.S. I have no idea what it is..just having some fun.
Is it one of these, but for O gauge?
Good find Nicole---I didn't know that product existed.
--Greg
Maybe it's the Thomas Remote for other starter sets? (the thought of which sends chills down my spine as a conventional operator)
I am wondering if this is the iPad/iPhone wifi interface for the legacy base.
I would support Michael in guessing it has to do with expanding the Thomas remote technology. I hope so!
Nothing like a good teaser. It will be interesting to see what it really is. I wonder whether the release was timed to gauge our reaction and create suspense or if it was an early mistake.
