Even when I saw those engines in the catalog I had a feeling that red was going to be terrible and I wasn't wrong LOL.... this color is absolutely sick though!
Seeing the prismatic effect in the paint on that locomotive was amazing! The one item I would definitely have to silence is the repetitious announcement, it didn’t take long for that to get on my nerves. That was my only complaint, I likes the Christmas themed freight cars, those were a nice touch. .
Very nice, Steve! That color is just plain superb. The red one just looks like a dullcoat version of a Pacemaker engine. That is one cool Christmas train, too. An excellent video, as always.
Nice engine, smart move not getting the red and switching to the blue. I agree BTW Lionel needs to fix that Base3 dialog, some buttons do nothing some play different dialog some play the same one, I can't figure it out but they need to fix it
That is the one to get. I wonder how the finish will hold up. I can see Lionel making some Plasma Blue Coaches in the future. They should have made the red one a plasma color as well.
Great video, thanks for sharing! That shimmering blue is a good fantasy scheme for a train from the North Pole. I don’t blame you for trading out the red one. Intriguing horn option to go with the unique color - nice. Happy holidays Steve!
I SAW THE RED ONE AT TRAINLAND AND IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THOSE PICTUERS. IT LOOKS PRETTY NICE TO ME. THE PLASMA IS HOT ALSO, BUT NOT MY FAVORITE COLOR. IT REMINDS ME OF IMPORT CAR SHOWS. 🙂
I see what you mean, Steve-too much red. I ordered the legacy set and five add-on cars. I wish that they had different versions of the main set. So you have a choice of which engine you'd get with the set
Pretty locomotive. I love your background on this video. I’m disappointed the crew figures are not from the movie. But very nice. I’m actually second guessing myself for not ordering one of these. Ken
Glad you like the background. . I actually messed up trying to purchase an annual subscription for backgrounds and it turned out that was the cost just for this one image. It stings less knowing you enjoy it.
I love this model, I preordered as soon as I saw it and I am not even that into the PE! glad you got it. Any idea how many were made? I figure at least 100
This train is so cool! I agree it looks a lot better than the red one, I’m so glad Lionel is doing things paint schemes this! Can you not pick specific dialogue with the base 3?
@BigBoyTrains- thanks, I want to order those box cars but was not sure if they would look alright hooked up to a legacy engine, but they look great. Thats a beautiful train you got. If i ordered one, I would get that color.
It's a Christmas rail station backdrop off of Adobe Stock. . . $80 for that single image. . I know, I know it's pricey. But this is what we do to make nice videos for people to enjoy.
So I noticed they eliminated some of the movie dialogue from the previous version. I can’t get the annoying kid asking “do you know what type of train this is!?” Have you been able to get that sound?
That maroon red color, I just watched a video of it, It more so looks move pink and is totally a let down with that color, My sister say that lionel is False advertising the color of the plasma maroon red from what it shows in the catalog. Most likely she is going to turn lionel in to the Better Business Bureau for fraud because of the color, and she dose not have one yet.
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Even when I saw those engines in the catalog I had a feeling that red was going to be terrible and I wasn't wrong LOL.... this color is absolutely sick though!
I want to see the red one in person cuz I wanna buy it
Great job on deciding on doing a change on color
Seeing the prismatic effect in the paint on that locomotive was amazing! The one item I would definitely have to silence is the repetitious announcement, it didn’t take long for that to get on my nerves. That was my only complaint, I likes the Christmas themed freight cars, those were a nice touch. .
Think this looks fantastic in this colours.
Love the consist of Christmas cars👍👍👍
cant wait to put together and run our xmas and potter sets,,, creat time of year to run special trains not usually run the rest of the year. Gary
I just simply love it. Great choice over that red version for sure. Very beautiful locomotive.
This looks great. I saw the red in person and it looks ok. I bought the black one. Congratulations on your new addition.
Nice Looking Engine & Tender, Cars too!
Very nice, Steve! That color is just plain superb. The red one just looks like a dullcoat version of a Pacemaker engine. That is one cool Christmas train, too. An excellent video, as always.
That is a beautiful plasma blue paint scheme. Much better than flat red.
Awesome locomotive! I love that blue!
I wanted the Legacy Polar express for 5 years now. I ordered it back in January, I should've ordered the blue one.
Awesome!! Hope they do a run of the passenger cars in this, with maybe the flat red color for the stripe❤💙
Nice engine, smart move not getting the red and switching to the blue. I agree BTW Lionel needs to fix that Base3 dialog, some buttons do nothing some play different dialog some play the same one, I can't figure it out but they need to fix it
Hey Art, It's comforting to know you are also seeing this issue. I hope it's resolved soon
That is the one to get. I wonder how the finish will hold up. I can see Lionel making some Plasma Blue Coaches in the future. They should have made the red one a plasma color as well.
I'm not much of a fan of the Polar Express or big steam in general but I will admit the plasma blue is fantastic!
I love the plasma coat blue/purple/green color. It is Pretty much rustolium's color shifting paint color aqua tea or something like that of the name.
Polar Express and Christmas trains, wonderful
I’m love that box art
I actually had no idea the plasma blue one has had a different box. I also enjoy it
Wow. The color changing is amazing.
Feels like December 2012 watching this video
I'm shocked by the bait and switch red.
But that Chrome Blue is *unbelievable!*
Thanks for the video so we can check it out. 😎
Shocked?? Typical of Lionel these days.
Great video, thanks for sharing! That shimmering blue is a good fantasy scheme for a train from the North Pole. I don’t blame you for trading out the red one. Intriguing horn option to go with the unique color - nice. Happy holidays Steve!
At 9:28 minutes, or a little bit before, you caboose derailed brother and was dragging on the tracks.
holy shit that's actually SICK!!
I SAW THE RED ONE AT TRAINLAND AND IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THOSE PICTUERS. IT LOOKS PRETTY NICE TO ME. THE PLASMA IS HOT ALSO, BUT NOT MY FAVORITE COLOR. IT REMINDS ME OF IMPORT CAR SHOWS. 🙂
Ohh, this is good to know. I saw photos from 3 people and they all looked similar. In wonder if it's just their lighting.
I see what you mean, Steve-too much red. I ordered the legacy set and five add-on cars. I wish that they had different versions of the main set. So you have a choice of which engine you'd get with the set
Definite upgrade over the plastic red look!
Can't wait for the HO scale to arrive
Looks absolutely gorgeous Steve! Fantastic unboxing!!! 👍
Thanks Frank!
Pretty locomotive. I love your background on this video. I’m disappointed the crew figures are not from the movie. But very nice. I’m actually second guessing myself for not ordering one of these. Ken
Glad you like the background. . I actually messed up trying to purchase an annual subscription for backgrounds and it turned out that was the cost just for this one image. It stings less knowing you enjoy it.
The railroad station scenery in the background behind you is awesome man is it wallpaper or by computer???
It's a green screen
@TheTrainboard why am I not surprised you were the one to answer!! Great to see ya in my comments
@BigBoyTrains- I notice and admire many of those small but very well done things you do. Bravo. G
@TheTrainboard that's very kind of you. You are motivation to keep doing better!
I’m should get one?
I love this model, I preordered as soon as I saw it and I am not even that into the PE! glad you got it. Any idea how many were made? I figure at least 100
Hey Rambles, I don't know how many were made. But I assume it's at least 4 figures. Photos of new arrivals are popping up all over Insta and FB now
This train is so cool! I agree it looks a lot better than the red one, I’m so glad Lionel is doing things paint schemes this! Can you not pick specific dialogue with the base 3?
I watched your video on the black on yesterday. Nice work!!
@@BigBoyTrains- Thanks! I’m still trying to figure UA-cam out but I think I’m starting to get the hang of it! It’s really fun!
Keep it fun, and the rest will fall in place!
Question, are the lighted box cars railking? Thanks for any info
Yes, all of the lighted rolling stock are RailKing
@BigBoyTrains- thanks, I want to order those box cars but was not sure if they would look alright hooked up to a legacy engine, but they look great. Thats a beautiful train you got. If i ordered one, I would get that color.
Those colors belong on the wooden railway !
Is that blue
May I ask which railroad scenery you used for the green screen because I would to have one to
It's a Christmas rail station backdrop off of Adobe Stock. . . $80 for that single image. . I know, I know it's pricey. But this is what we do to make nice videos for people to enjoy.
My favorite one was the gold colored one
I think the plasma blue goes really well with the black of the original
The red version sucks though
So I noticed they eliminated some of the movie dialogue from the previous version. I can’t get the annoying kid asking “do you know what type of train this is!?” Have you been able to get that sound?
You might could paint the Grey front end black it would prolly look better
They should have made the Red one a Metallic Red instead of that red they used
It’s sound lighthouse foghorn
Ok, I was skeptical but now seeing it. You chose well. Beautiful engine. 🎉😊
The pipes need to be black
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That maroon red color, I just watched a video of it, It more so looks move pink and is totally a let down with that color, My sister say that lionel is False advertising the color of the plasma maroon red from what it shows in the catalog. Most likely she is going to turn lionel in to the Better Business Bureau for fraud because of the color, and she dose not have one yet.
You are absolutely welcome! I knew this one was a big one for you! 🫡