Harry Potter Hogwarts Express - Lionel vs. Lego

An experimental run of the Lionel and Lego versions of the Hogwarts Express. The Lionel engine has a replacement whistle installed. The video was shot with my new Kodak Zi8 camera.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Harry
• Potter
• Hogwarts
• Express
• Lionel
• Lego
• train
• volt
• gauge

[Rlotpir1972]

I think the Lego train is better, because it runs on batteries and it's safer than the O-scale Lionel, since it's electrical and shocking if you touch the track.

[bluecomet390]

@Rlotpir1972 Thanks for your comment. Actually, O gauge trains are quite safe to operate. There is no danger of shock from the track. They run at a maximum of 18 to 20 volts AC, which is not harmful. I've never been shocked by any O gauge track and I've been running trains for over 30 years.

[inktvis009]

i'm not familliar with Lionel but my vote goes to: Lionel, because of the sound, lights and steam engine details (so mostly only because of details xD)

[bluecomet390]

@inktvis009 I agree with you although Lego has done a pretty good job with their trains of late, particularly the Emerald Night.

[evan9181]

well i love the lego one it rocks but the ot5her looks really cool ill have to say lego

[bluecomet390]

@evan9181 It's a tough choice, I know. Actually, the two models appeal to different folks, I think. Lego fans and Lionel fans may not come from the same planet! LOL.

[bluecomet390]

@mankindalex15 It's a tough job, but someone has to do it.

[mankindalex15]

Hahaha gingers always left out! So ron weasley has to stay on the roof of the train with the dementor :D

[edragerful]

cool =] 

[bluecomet390]

It's actually not a race. Just a comparison between the two models. Thanks for watching, though.

[poniesarecool123]

Lego has a shorter track +the train is shorter so it's not very fair

[bluecomet390]

@misyeng Thanks, I think?