LIONEL | THOMAS & HIS TRAINS EXCLUSIVE NORFOLK SOUTHERN HERITAGE LEGACY ET44 #1981 | O SCALE
THOMAS & HIS TRAINS CUSTOM RUN
DESIGNED BY TRACKSIDE AFFILIATES
🚂 Modern Norfolk Southern power meets an exclusive heritage identity. This Lionel LEGACY ET44 diesel locomotive #1981 is a rare Thomas & His Trains custom run created for collectors who want something far beyond a standard catalog release.
The locomotive wears a striking blue, white and silver scheme inspired by the strength and history of Norfolk Southern. Bold striping, the white horse emblem, red 4,500 horsepower lettering and road number 1981 give this modern locomotive a powerful presence from every angle.
🔥 Beneath the custom artwork is Lionel's advanced LEGACY diesel platform. LED truck, walkway and control stand illumination bring the locomotive to life, while red LED DPU lights, kinematic pilots and road specific details complete this modern O Scale presentation.
⭐ Produced as a Thomas & His Trains Custom Run and designed by Trackside Affiliates, Norfolk Southern Heritage ET44 #1981 combines serious LEGACY performance with a bold custom design built for the centerpiece of a modern locomotive collection.
⭐ LOCOMOTIVE RESERVATION OPTIONS ⭐
COLLECTOR'S PREFERRED RESERVATION: $899.99
Pay in full when placing your order and lock in your locomotive with no remaining balance.
DEPOSIT RESERVATION: $300 DOWN
Reserve your locomotive with a $300 deposit. The remaining balance of $599.99 is due when the locomotive arrives.
⚠️ IMPORTANT BUILT TO ORDER COMMITMENT
This locomotive is part of a custom built to order production run. By paying in full or placing a deposit, you are making a binding commitment to purchase this locomotive and your order will be submitted to the production run list. All deposits and purchases are nonrefundable. Once an order has been placed and committed to the production run, it cannot be canceled or refunded.
🔥 LOCOMOTIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Thomas & His Trains Custom Run
- Designed by Trackside Affiliates
- Exclusive Norfolk Southern Heritage scheme
- Road number 1981
- Standard Lionel LEGACY diesel features
- LED truck, walkway and control stand illumination
- Red LED DPU lights
- Kinematic pilots
- Road specific details
- O Gauge three rail electric operation
📦 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Lionel
Custom Run: Thomas & His Trains
Designed By: Trackside Affiliates
Rail Line: Norfolk Southern Heritage
Road Number: 1981
Model: ET44 Diesel Locomotive
Scale: O Scale
Gauge: O Gauge
System: Three Rail LEGACY
Power: Electric
Engine Type: Diesel
Length: 19 1/2 inches
Minimum Curve: O54
Estimated Ship Date: August 6, 2026
Product images are concept renderings. Final production colors, graphics and details may vary. Estimated shipping dates and product specifications are subject to manufacturer changes.
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