This is a great starter set for the price, which was less than $200 including shipping around the holidays. The engine is metal and comes with conductor and engineer figures (many introductory Lionel engines do not). It also comes with remote control, engine sounds (chuffing, bell and crew talk) and smoke function, which all sound great and work well. The one drawback on the lower priced starter sets is that the tender is plastic. Higher priced sets (those with Berkshire engines, for example) have an all metal tender. I have both. No difference in sound, just a cost/durability consideration. The other cost tradeoff with the starter lionchief engines is don't lose the remote! Unlike the higher-end lionchief plus engines (where you can run train from remote or a conventional transformer) you need the remote to run the engine. Overall, I was ok with the trade offs for the price and my kids really enjoyed running the train with the remote under the tree his year. Read full review
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At first, I wasn't sure that a 0-8-0 locomotive was going to be the way to go, but, as it turned out, it WAS the way to go. I bought the set for my 8 years old granddaughter. Her first set. This was perfect for her hands to place on the track. Wonderful smoke, excellent sounds, and overall great train set. I was not sure that I would be a fan of the Fastrack, but it is perfect. Place the track on a flat surface and push together until it "clicks". I did have a very small problem with a dead section of track but a quick visit to Lionel on Youtube and it was an easy fix by just slightly bending the center pins for a better conductivity. A good price for a very good entry train set.
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Great price and everything works as advertised. The LIONCHIEF is a remote control for the engine, using my standard Lionel transformer. Speed adjustments are smooth and the sound is like the more expensive Railsounds that Lionel has! This is something really liked by children- easy to use and buttons to press.
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This train is great for a first train for kids probably 8 and up. I especially like the easy snap tracks because they can be set up on low pile carpeting without any problems! No need for a wooden board like older models. The product came as described and shipped quickly.
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Classic Lionel detailing makes this a gem to own - reminiscent of train sets of years past, this set is sure to bring back great memories, while offering years of great railroading in the years ahead. Excellently packaged, this set arrives intact and ready to set up in literally minutes. Nothing fires up the Holiday Spirit like a rolling set of Lionel Trains around the tree - purchase this set and the the magic of Christmas comes to life. Enjoy...
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I love this train. It is very realistic and looks and sounds like a real train. I have enlarged the track size and layout and purchased several new, cool train cars. I play with it every day off and on.
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I usually don't buy Lionchief locomotives, but this one is wonderful. It works great for the little ones. It hugs the track, doesn't derail and the kids love the remote.
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Looking for my first set and landed on this one. Perfect for my layout. Could not be happier with my purchase. And at a great price!
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My son loves it... His favorite Christmas gift.
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Complete train set and very good value. ready to run without any problems.
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