Description

Here is a Lionel 6-31714 O Gauge Amtrak Acela Electric Train Set with Railsounds 5.0. Reaching speeds of 150 miles per hour, the Amtrak Acela zooms along the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C. State-of-the-art at every level, the Acela continues to redefine American railroading. In 2005, model railroading will receive its own technological breakthrough with the release of the Lionel Amtrak Acela. This all-new scale model offers a long list of O gauge innovations. At speed, each passenger car individually tilts as it enters a curvejust like the real Acela. Pantographs deploy automatically according to direction, or at the touch of a button. At a station, watch the appropriate side doors automatically open with a CAB-1 command. Under official license from Amtrak, this painstakingly accurate replica comes to life with rivet-for-rivet detailing taken directly from Bombardier blueprints and Amtrak painting manuals. Features include Powered Acela power car, first class car, two business class cars, non-powered Acela power car, TrainMaster Command Control equippedable to run in Command Control Mode or in Conventional Transformer Control Mode, RailSounds 5.0 sound system with CrewTalk dialog, TowerCom announcements and many more effects digitally recorded from an actual Amtrak Acela, Odyssey System for speed control with ON/OFF switch, Hinged roof panel on the top of each car houses interior light switch for easy adjustments without having to remove the train from the track, All-new infrared wireless system connects each car, All-new close coupling system allows near-prototypical distance between the cars, Realistic tilting mechanism leans passenger car bodies into curves at speedjust like the real Acela, Directional operating pantographsoffering manual control via a TMCC CAB-1 Remote Controller as well as a lock down feature for layouts with low clearances, Track or catenary power selection switch, automatically opening passenger car doors with operating indicator lights, Authentically detailed interiors with new passenger and train crew figures, Interior lighting in all cars including illuminated control panels in power cars, Directional lighting including prototypical marker light, ditch light and cab light operation, Lighted number boards, Realistic flush fitting windows, Separately applied details including spinning rooftop ventilator fans, Removable nose covers on power cars reveal scale couplers and lift bars, Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels, All new diecast metal sprung trucks on power cars and passenger cars, the minimum diameter is O-72 and this set measures 102 inches long. There are two locomotives and two passenger cars included.

This set has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. There is a passenger car missing from the set. Passengers cars included are #3403 and #3310. These items appear to have been run, and display overall signs of light previous use and storage. An end of car diaphragm #3403 comes off easily and is damaged. There are nicks and scratches on the shell and chassis of the items. The wheels and electrical pickups show signs of average run-time. The original paint is in great shape, and the items display an excellent overall finish. These items have been out on display previously and their overall appearance could be significantly improved with a thorough dusting or a light wipe down. The instruction manual is not included. The original boxes are not included. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Not Applicable
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-31714
Years Manufactured: 2005 – 2005
Road Name: Amtrak (AMTK/AMT)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Sets (No Track/Trans)

The Trainz SKU for this item is 6393175.