Its wierd how some collectors only run repro stuff and shelf all the old originals and pre war stuff. Then on the other hand others run only originals and dont want one repro part of any kind. This set does look great and I would not be sad if I had one. Looks great Steve and it looks to also run very well and you still get the old sound of an original with the old tin sets!!
Great set! My Lionel Corporation (MTH) streamlined set is only a year late and counting. These reproductions are the only way some of us can get these trains.
Steve, Beautiful set. I know that many collectors frown on reproductions, but this one makes sense. There are simply not enough of these sets to go around, certainly not in like new condition! You can bring this set to train night any time! Two thumbs up from Train Night at Dave's!
I actually have a "real one". It's a serious project set that I think was originally for the Euro market. Has the box coupler on the tender only and I think a 240V transformer. I had started collecting parts for it, but may now pass that project on to someone else.
I opted for the same train. It's my only Lionel reissue and I am quite pleased with it.. There are just too many problems with the metal fatigue on the cab roof and cracked drive wheels on the older originals. Hey, did you notice your smokestack is mounted on backwards? Just like mine. LOL They were all made that way.
Its wierd how some collectors only run repro stuff and shelf all the old originals and pre war stuff. Then on the other hand others run only originals and dont want one repro part of any kind. This set does look great and I would not be sad if I had one. Looks great Steve and it looks to also run very well and you still get the old sound of an original with the old tin sets!!
JEFF
JEFFNMANDA3 3 months ago
Great set! My Lionel Corporation (MTH) streamlined set is only a year late and counting. These reproductions are the only way some of us can get these trains.
Trainbrain1949 4 months ago
oooh ahh. Nice
kae4466 4 months ago
Great train set. I see no problem with reproductions like these. They carry the same nostalgia as the old ones. Thanks for sharing.
bluecomet390 4 months ago
has Lionel been reissuing older models for long?
MrRETEROROB 4 months ago
Steve, Beautiful set. I know that many collectors frown on reproductions, but this one makes sense. There are simply not enough of these sets to go around, certainly not in like new condition! You can bring this set to train night any time! Two thumbs up from Train Night at Dave's!
daveclarklumber 4 months ago
@daveclarklumber
Dave
I actually have a "real one". It's a serious project set that I think was originally for the Euro market. Has the box coupler on the tender only and I think a 240V transformer. I had started collecting parts for it, but may now pass that project on to someone else.
Steve
gigeastman 4 months ago
Steve, what a gorgeous set! Would love to see more of it! - Ed
marxtoynut 4 months ago
@marxtoynut
Ed, Im sure it will show up in other video's without the theme Halloween distraction.
Steve
gigeastman 4 months ago
Steve,
I opted for the same train. It's my only Lionel reissue and I am quite pleased with it.. There are just too many problems with the metal fatigue on the cab roof and cracked drive wheels on the older originals. Hey, did you notice your smokestack is mounted on backwards? Just like mine. LOL They were all made that way.
chiconian49 4 months ago
@chiconian49
Chuck, that's why I zoomed in on the stack. I have not decided yet if I'm going to turn it around or leave it.
Steve
gigeastman 4 months ago
@gigeastman Steve, I'm leaving my stack just the way they installed it. It makes me laugh. 99.9% of people will never know the difference anyway.
Chuck
chiconian49 4 months ago
Hi Steve, YouTube will not let me 'like' it right now. But I really do like it.
Thanks, Bill
ElGreatZot 4 months ago
@ElGreatZot It's not you. You Tube is having problems. I just barely got my film to upload yesterday.
chiconian49 4 months ago
Congrats on a beautiful set!
Are there lights in the passenger cars??
buck746p 4 months ago
@buck746p
Yes, the cars are lighted, it just does not show in the video.
Steve
gigeastman 4 months ago
Pretty set......love the color.
gizzmo1117 4 months ago