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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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owMA_GK4JWA

The color of the engine is the least of it. The challenge that a set such as this faces is that it is neither fish nor fowl. It is a Post-Modern Era O scale detailed train consisting of plastic rolling stock with non-prototypical decoration and, yet, it does not have the charm, 'feel', materials of construction, and whimsy of real tinplate. So, many (most?) hobbyists in either camp will give this type of set a pass. Enjoy, to those who have one.

Bob

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.

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