We came back to the hobby and joined the Forum in Jan 2009 and were not aware of it at the time. What were the first several engines available?
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Sam,
My first Legacy was an NS SD40-2 that I got in early to mid 2008 this one is all it took to convince me.
Here is a bit of info on Legacy from Lionel
In 2008, we introduced the LEGACY Control System which, by all accounts, dramatically advanced operator control and realism. The new system is completely intuitive to operate and has a bold read-out that allows you to keep track of what's on track. Best of all, the new LEGACY Control System was specifically designed to be "backwards compatible". It operates all of your trains, no matter what era, to their maximum capability. The fact is, the new system gives operators unparalleled, precision-control of both LEGACY-equipped and TMCC-equipped locomotives like never before. You don't lose a thing with the new LEGACY Control system...and what you gain is incredible:
I believe the first Legacy engines were offered in the 2006 volume 2 catalog with the Big Boy engine. You received a free Legacy system if you purchased this engine. I hope this is what you are looking for Sam.
The actual Legacy remotes shipped just before Christmas in 2008. I picked mine up the 22nd of December of that year.
Thanks guys - I learned something today!
