Here is my thought on this because I considered buying this set since i came out but have not. The reason I did not is the way too bright green color of the engine. That said, I have the non-tinplate plain black Penn Central #4710 version of the engine and love it. Key feature is that swinging bell which I must tell you is absolutely worth considering. Again, I love tinplate and have a little bit, not some huge collection but passed based on videos that I saw of this engine of the color. If you are fine with that, then absolutely, I think the engine and the cars are very nice.
Another factor at play, I picked up my engine at distribution cost- not full retail. Hoping you are getting the set for less than MSRP- not more given this late date.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azQKlNZlBG8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMPR-em4ND4
Last, I know not a "review" but I also considered Trainworld videos do a good job of showing details and features. So again I know advertising and not a "review" but still relevant IMO.
