I thought I’d put in a postscript to this not so old thread as you are meant to be careful what you wish for, but in this case it has come to pass.
New Legacy version of the fabled die cast Veranda Turbine - which some of us agitated for (see above posts) and, lo and behold, seems like Lionel heard our noises.
I’m not sure how they intend to implement the original sound, speed and smoke synch but I assume some Legacy board or other can handle it. (If I thought I’d get an answer from Lionel at this stage I’d ask but I would not be surprised if they don’t exactly know yet!)
Somebody has been able to see or decipher what’s in the 2021 catalog, which is copied below and I hope/trust is accurate. With a die cast body and seemingly most of the operating features in the TMCC version PLUS SuperBass this strikes me as VL in everything but name:
“This is what is listed on page 32.
Legacy + Die-cast body + Cab interior + Dual smoke units + SuperBass sound from tender + ElectroCouplers on Loco front and Tender rear + Operating Couplers on Loco rear and Tender front + LED Mars and Emergency stop lights + Diesel and Turbine sounds matched with smoke and speed + Length 30" + Minimum curve 072 + (LVC, Bluetooth tech features)
Including real and fantasy, 4 UP versions, 1 Alaska, 1 Pa, 1 D&RG, 1SP, 1GN, and 1US DoD.”
P.P.S. My other wish was for a turbine start-up sequence that mimics the HO version of the Veranda that Lionel made years ago, but that’s DCC and I guess Legacy can’t handle or replicate a sound set that is pretty extensive (although I have never understood why not).
