Reply to "Lionel 2017 Green Alco FA Passenger Set Detailed Review"

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Unlike some others, I do have this set so can speak to exactly what's what. Opened it last night and ran it for an hour +. I posted some thoughts and pics in another thread. Will be adding to that later when I have time.

Am totally satisfied with it and was more than happy to wait for it. After all, the green Alco set "that never was" was dreamed up years ago. For PW / conventional fans I think this set is a must-have. I know others will have differing views and that's fine.

I'm happy. Good job, Lionel.

Edit:

As has been mentioned by Dave B. and others in their reviews I agree that the one thing I would change on this set is the lighting for the three passenger cars. They shipped with 18v mini-bulbs and you have to crank the voltage to really see the car lighting.

I’d like to eventually convert them to LEDs and have already scanned the forum for some how-tos on the conversion. As usual Gunrunnerjohn has some great info on this topic.

12/28/179:11 AM

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