I own this set. It doesn’t jive with the rest of my trains. But I thought it would be great for under the Christmas tree service. The set pays homage to Lionel’s heritage. From the box it came in, to the set itself. It’s almost like a tip of the hat to Christmas’s past when it’s humming around the tree.
The engine itself is a great runner. I believe it is a beautiful locomotive. It’s hefty in weight. I don’t mind the color. It has great details. The swinging bell is the cat’s pajamas. The sounds are crisp and clean. The one thing I do wish it had is two pickup rollers instead of one.
The rolling stock is just as handsome. It consists of a 40’ reefer with opening doors and hatches. And a 2 bay coal car. I do wish they gave you one more car. It also comes with a red northeastern caboose that looks great but lacks interior detail.
If you like the looks of the set. I wouldn’t think you will be disappointed with the purchase.
