Lionel 2635040 - LionChief+ 2.0 Jet RDC "New York Central" #M-497

• Rail Line: New York Central
• Gauge: O Gauge 
• Power: Electric
• Engine Type: Motorized
• Min Curve: O36
• Dimensions: Length: 10 1/2
• Most Recent Catalog: October Release 2025
  

Features:

LionChief Command equipped
Operate via Bluetooth using Universal Remote or Lionel CAB3 App
Operate via Command Control using TMCC or LEGACY Cab
Operate via conventional transformer
Lash-up with similar LCC locomotives in Command Control
Speed control
RailSounds equipped:
Jet engine and background sounds
Horn (5 pitch Levels)
Bell (5 pitch Levels)
Crewtalk / Towercom dialog
Lionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via Lionel CAB3 App
Rear ElectroCoupler
Powerful maintenance free motor
Die-cast trucks
Metal frame
Directional headlights
Cab light
Lighted rocket exhaust

Overview:

The "Black Beetle" returns! Based off the storied experimental locomotive from the 1960s, this Jet RDC rockets it way back to our lineup with LionChief Plus 2.0 features. The short-lived Jet RDC hit record speeds of 183 miles per hour, thanks to the added power only two B-36 bomber jet engines could supply. While the plan to run this engine for high speed commuter rail was scrapped for multiple good reasons, we couldn't help but have fun with some "what-if" fantasy schemes in prototypical road names as well as a Christmas version, STAR WARS™ and Looney Tunes schemes!