LCCA GENERAL UPGRADE ANNOUNCED TODAY BY LIONEL please read

Cab Chatter better sound like someone yelling out the window and not a crew radioing the dispatcher

Boy, I'm glad I put my oder in on time for this one.  Who knows what goodies Lionel may throw at us before these engines hit our door.

Way to go Louie, even when your stuff is late it just gets better like a bottle of fine wine.

It would be very cool if the chatter was some Fess Parker sound bites from the movie.

i understand. i just don't know whats on the chip. the civil war days had no radio but who knows what CHINA does. i did get authentic general steam sounds though!

Fess Parker with sounds coming from the General and Jeff Hunter with sounds from the Texas.  How cool would that be!

Neal Jeter

Glad I ordered that set and thank you Lou and the LCCA for some great products.

Dave

Cab chatter in an 1860's locomotive? WHOOPS!

The thought of cab chatter of any sort in those locomotives certainly evokes a chuckle.

As someone suggested earlier, about the only thing that would even reasonably make sense would be the pursued and the pursuers yelling back and forth at each other (which never happened, of course).

Fuller:  "Give it up, you Yankee dogs!"

Andrews:  "Up yours, Johnny Reb!"

Oh, yeah, that'll work! 

dispatcher! Yes engineer  engineer replies the radio is not invented dispatcher reples neither are electric toy trains engineer replies oh yeah both disapeer

my wife wanted these so she joined to order.  I just told her great move honey!

Cab chatter only works if you push the button. Don't like, don't push.

Sounds like a nice upgrade.

I am one of those rascals that would want to see a cannonball hole or two in the tender along with the chatter being yelled out the winder... window..

If I hear any hint of radio or modern technology ahead of the mid to late 1800's someone is a-fixing to have their own day at the Dunkard Church.

I do really hope for the best and look forward to possibly finally buying a 4-4-0 of that time period.

As far as the railroading in those days, I recall several People on both sides during that little family spat who did a fantastic job with the trains.

I also hope that the cab chatter is period-appropriate dialogue between the engineer and fireman and not a representation of radio communication between the engine and some tower or dispatcher (for the obvious historical reasons).

The upgrades alone make this release even more collectible. 

I wonder where they are getting the sound for the engines?  Did they record the B&O Museum's "William Mason"?  I know that O. Winston Link recorded audio of the "General" the last time she was under steam in the 60's (I have a 45 of it, but no way to play it any more) - wouldn't it be awesome if they put an actual recording of the "General" in the model?!

Andy

I would like to add that I do agree the cab talk should be from that time period, not from a wireless radio.

I'M SORRY ITS TAKING LONGER THAN EXPECTED BUT ITS WORTH THE WAIT. OH WE ARE ALSO PRINTING NEW BOXES SHOWING THE UPGRADES!

Lou .. as long as there built right thats all that counts  ..

guys i have to take whats on the chip. not being a smart guy but dont press the button. i wanted to change it honestly

Well, if I for example should "Poach" a diagloge from the net using the audio on the computer to save it, I should be able to then upload it to the new engine correct?

Is there a stock number for the New General? I would like to put in a order to the Hobby Shop to be sure to get it.

To the Person unable to play records, try any number of "Antique" shops or "Flea Markets and look for a record player. In addition, Walmart has a deck that plays records, Cassette, CD etc in the electronics/TV section. You may be able to find it there.

Newegg dot com might have a record player that will capture your sounds to the computer so that you will not have to wear out the platter.

Good luck!

No.  these were special orders for Lionel collectors club of America only. order deadline was late 2011.

Well, I guess I am one of those slow ones.

If it is anything like the Natty, I would be sure to bring a warchest to a bay auction a year from now.

I wonder if any of the other Lionel Generals merit any consideration? Are they up to date as well?

Lionel released a green and black W&A "General" a couple of years ago with TrainSounds (this was the first one with sounds), and I believe all versions since have had TrainSounds (I know the Lone Ranger one does).  This LCCA release will be the first with RailSounds, and I suspect you are right about the potential high prices on the secondary market, as the LCCA release will have added appeal to Civil War buffs.

Andy

THE GENERALS ARE GETTING CLOSER THANK GOODNESS

Actually, the recent D&RG General with the snowplow is quite a nice piece.

Easily available from many sources.