From the 2012 LCT catalog. Commodore Vandy loco and tender (PS3) plus three 600 series passenger cars. Here are some quick pics. Just a great look with the bright red finish. This will be a natural for the Christmas layout. More later from the layout.
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The Red Comet set does look good going around a Christmas tree.
Dan
Dan,
I love the sound of the metal! Thanks for posting!
Sunrise
Looks nice, but the catalog picture of the locomotive is correct (as was originally produced) for use with the black tank passenger cars.
Very Nice! Can't wait til I finish my rebuild for under the Christmas Tree this year!
I like my new Red Comet a lot, and may use it to create a Christmas card this year. I also have the earlier Lionel version from a couple of years or so ago, but really prefer having the PS3 capability of the LCT engine.
The Comet's been through its initial paces, and all is well. PS3 sounds are great and it smokes like a champ (JT Mega Steam as usual). I'm also much more comfortable with the wireless draw bar (this is my second PS3 loco) and making the connection is a snap.
Two early observations: 1) the station sounds announce the "Red Comet" which is a nice touch as opposed to the generic or random train names used for other locos. And 2) this tender came with an automatic release couple that fires. I just assumed the Comet would come with the classic latch couplers. I have a 262e with the same tender and that one was produced with latch coupers.
Overall, a winner. 
A tip for connecting tetherless drawbars on this and similar locomotives:
Place a double fold of soft towel on a table or counter and lay the locomotive and tender on their sides on the towel. It's then fairly easy to make a secure connection without risking damage to the items and you can more easily see and control what you're doing.
A tip for connecting tetherless drawbars on this and similar locomotives:
Place a double fold of soft towel on a table or counter and lay the locomotive and tender on their sides on the towel. It's then fairly easy to make a secure connection without risking damage to the items and you can more easily see and control what you're doing.
Good tip, Allan. The other thing is I do my best to avoid disconnecting and re-connecting the draw bar as much as possible, Carefully picking up loco and tender together when moving them usually does the trick.
Another tip I have long used when unpacking locomotives, particularly for the first time, is to use my bed as a soft "landing spot" for the locomotive. Rather than use those ribbons to remove the engine (and tender, if applicable) from the foam box liner, I simply turn the foam container upside down and let the locomotive gently slide onto the bedspread. A gentle and easy way to avoid damaging any delicate details.
It looks beautiful, thanks for sharing!
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