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I had two excellent standard gauge Blue Comets over the last several decades. The first being the Lionel Classics version with nickel engine trim. Great conventional BAL motor and excellent finish on cars. I purchased the additional Barnard coach. My second set was a couple of decades later and it was an MTH Proto 2 nickel trim set. Great smoke and whistle sounds and smooth running! Later sold both sets to downsize.