| Compared to lower cost starter sets, this set features a Berkshire 2-8-4 locomotive, which is a larger, more durable and more powerful upscale heavy duty locomotiveThe all metal engine is built just like the old days with no shortcuts like using plastic. It will be running 50 or more years from now and is highly recommendedSet up the train anywhere you want, even on the carpet and/or under the tree, and let the fun begin. You'll be up and running in minutes. The set is complete and ready to run with no assembly requiredThe set has all kinds of fun filled features including Lionel's famous remote controlled forward, neutral and reverse system, puffing smoke, whistle, and brillant headlight, and an all metal tender with whistle, die cast trucks, railsounds and employees talking The boxcar has opening doors allowing your child to hide and transport secret things. The removable trailer will be constantly loaded and unloaded from the flat car and will transport cargo over the road as well as on the railsAnd,of course, there's the red caboose with interior lighting The set also has three straight FasTrack sections, eight curved FasTrack sections, a FasTrack terminal section, CW-80 Transformer with lots of extra power for accessories, smoke fluid, and a "How-to" instructional DVD Minimum Curve: O-27 (ie loco will operate on any 0-27 and 0-gauge track Lionel has ever made) Length of set 61 inches, track included makes a 40 by 60 inch ovalThe unbelievable bonus feature of this set is that the loco also is equipped with the TMCC computer, and has all the operating features of Lionel Locos costing well over $ 1000. |
