rebuilder posted:thanks for the reply. i’ve purchased the polar express steamer and whistling tender. I’m not fully up to speed on the lionel stuff from about 1988 to date. if i’m correct to achieve the rail sound of the polar express the correct tender and remote control is all that’s needed? I have the CW 80 for the bell trigger
The engine that you are looking for is from the set 6-31960. You can see on the parts link , the part number for the railsounds add-on tender. Then, there is the Conductor announcement car that operates with the bell button with tom hanks "all aboard".
You should be able to find those on craigslist, eBay or one of the sell stuff apps.
I am surprised no one from the forum offered one yet.
Oh, I am not sure how you could tell, but, the later conventional engine with the series 2 motor is the one that you want. The box is different when you get the set, but the engine only has to have the shell off.
if you see 6-28649 engine in orange box, it is most likely the small motor series 1
