Road Number: 1
Gauge: O Gauge
Power: Electric
Engine Type: Steam
Min Curve: O54
Dimensions: Length: 28"
Most Recent Catalog: 2026 Volume 1

Features:

STANDARD LEGACY STEAM
LEGACY® Control System equipped - able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
4 Digit Addressing when using the Cab3/Base3
Bluetooth® Control - Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief® App
Lionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief® App
Odyssey® II Speed Control
LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
Crewtalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
TrainSounds that mimic operating dialog when the locomotive is in motion or stopped
Six official railroad speeds with Crewtalk dialog
DynaChuff™ synchronized with 32 levels of intensity as the locomotive gains speed
LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Whistle" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals (5 different whistles to choose from for a more customized experience)
Single hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds (5 levels of bell pitching for customized sounds)
Sequence Control: plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
Current speed and fuel dialog, coal or oil loading sound effects
IR Transmitter that works with LCS SensorTrack™
Powerful maintenance-free motor with momentum flywheel
Wireless Tether™ connection between locomotive and tender
ElectroCoupler™ on rear of tender
Directional lighting including operating headlight and back-up light on rear of tender
Bicolor illuminated classification lights on the front of locomotive where applicable
Using a Legacy controller, change the color of the classification lights between white or green
Traction tires
Interior illumination in cab
Die-cast metal locomotive body, pilot, and trucks
Die-cast metal tender body and trucks
High level of separately applied metal details
Separately applied builder's plate
Synchronized fan-driven smoke unit
Adjustable smoke output
Authentically detailed cab interior
Cab "glass" windows
Engineer and fireman figure
Whistle steam
Road specific details

Overview:

In 1976, former Reading T1 #2101 came back to life to lead the eastern leg of the American Freedom Train. Fifty years later the historic locomotive is undergoing a cosmetic restoration to restore her to her 1970s glory. Meanwhile one of her sister locomotives is also due to return to service in a tribute scheme as Freedom Train #250! We're bringing both back to life in the Lionel catalog as well along with the return and additions to the American Freedom Train consist.

American Freedom

Lionel 2631430 - Legacy T1 Steam Locomotive "American Freedom Train" #1

Lionel 2631440 - Legacy T1 Steam Locomotive "American Freedom Train" #250