This set can be bought for half the recommended retail price from a number of sources. It works very well and I found it very east to convert to dead rail and incorporated 4 X 18650 batteries in the tender. Everything works fine. The downside is not what Lionel tell you about the product but rather what they do not tell you. Firstly I think the announcements on this particular set are rubbish and it should be stated (on the packaging at least ) what they are. It seems that contrary to a You tube video statement, the announcements cannot be changed. So the announcement button on the handheld might as well be glued down. Secondly, they shout about the Bluetooth app and it appears that if you device does not have version 4.0 this app will not work. Thirdly the volume overall can be changed using the normal handset. This is not stated in any of the literature. If you press and hold down the announcements button with the speed controller in the centre off position and then turn the speed control wheel clockwise the volume initially goes low and can be increased by increasing the speed controller clockwise. Then let go of the announcements button and turn the speed controller back to the vertical centre off position. The volume will stay as you set it even if the locomotive are switched off and then on again at a later date. There may ne other hidden options that I do not know of at this stage. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The remote controller for the train rattles and has failed to work at times. I took the back cover off the controller and tightened the screws on the computer board. After putting the back cover back on the it still rattles but it is currently working. The train looks new and I got a great price so I decided to keep it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Really was why we were looking for. A nice set for around the tree at Christmas time. Comes in a great box to put away and store for the remaining 11 months of the year.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
It's a great and really good product for rookie player
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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