Love the layouts I see many of you content makers do. I have a humble set and have had a serious delay this 2024 getting it up. Now that I have the WTIU, I am hoping to go full throttle on getting my own layout going.
I agree with you this Christmas Set is one of best so far from Lionel! I thought about getting the Polar Express but like you it does not do much for me being a black engine & blue cars and many have the PE as you can see here on YT. The Christmas Colors, lights, and dialog are what make this set very nice! Great review!
very nice video and layout! I picked up a Christmas light express set a couple weeks ago from Amazon and I agree, prettiest Christmas set Lionel has come out with. Hard to accurately capture the dark red color with a camera. Haven't got the Merry Christmas add on car yet as I can't find one that isn't ridiculously priced.
@@seanstraindepot is there a way to reduce the volume? like tinkering with the internal of the music car itself? my wife and 6 month old are not huge fans of the loudness :) edit: btw, your video is what pushed me to buy this set. my first model train set :) so thank you for that
This year, I got the sleigh bell Lionel Chief passenger set. I liked the Legacy version when it came out last year, but I didn't feel the need for a Legacy set, especially if it's just going around my tree and probably used a few times a year. Always enjoy your videos.
If you do ever add a volume switch please post how you do it. I just bought this set love it but wish you could lower the volume of the music like everybody else
I have a question, if you will help clear it up for me. I have a base 3 and lionel gw 180 . Do I need a lockon and or power master? I’m running tmcc and legacy and lion chef on these. My old one’s are on separate tracks with a different power. Thanks
Sean great review. Because of your excellent review, l went and purchased one. You did an excellent job. I do have a question for you- did you have problem adjusting the volume on the sound car. I couldn’t adjust the volume down. Please respond if you have any suggestions. Keep up the great work.
The sound is not adjustable on the car as it has no volume knob. Probably a cost saving. I think I will add one so I can turn down the volume and just have soft Christmas tunes playing in background as it runs.
That's a shame about the add on car. Not being able to get that is a deal breaker for me. Who wants a Christmas train set that does say "Merry Christmas" on it at least somewhere?
How about an ugly train challenge? Sorta like an ugly sweater challenge. Run stuff that is rare or unusual. Run stuff that has been forgotten for years. Run stuff you absolutely hate!😂
Well, I was thinking if you wanted to re-buy the Polar Express I would suggest that. You should do it if you want to because you know they released it with Bluetooth 5.0 on it And there is two different versions There is the original set.That's the more affordable set and then The other one Is the same thing but Except it has The disappearing hobo car So I would suggest you get the original set If you want to re-buy the set and the cars.
I feel you man It's actually. For me, I actually got the Bluetooth 5.0 version and I'm about to get the 20th anniversary version And the Polar Express is actually my type. Pretty much the colors fit in they're my colors. But still I feel you're on that, dude and wait a second. How old are you? Let me guess you're not that old, aren't you? Like maybe in your early or late 20s. You know what? Just tell me.
Great video of a great set. Just proofs that you don't have to break the bank to have fun with trains. That puffs perfect smoke ring! Thanks
That is a very nice set. I especially like the paint on the loco. I got the Christmas Doddlebug last year and am pleased with that one too.
What a beautiful set Sean! I really like it! Awesome review! I love it with the lights turned off! Wow!! 💯❤️😊
Great review, Sean. Makes me want to get that set!
I have a polar express for my Christmas Train this video makes me want to buy a Christmas train thanks for a great video
I bought one when they first came out and again to get the upgraded Bluetooth. It is by far the prettiest Christmas train I’ve ever seen.
Awesome christmas train Sean!!!
Love the layouts I see many of you content makers do. I have a humble set and have had a serious delay this 2024 getting it up. Now that I have the WTIU, I am hoping to go full throttle on getting my own layout going.
I agree with you this Christmas Set is one of best so far from Lionel! I thought about getting the Polar Express but like you it does not do much for me being a black engine & blue cars and many have the PE as you can see here on YT. The Christmas Colors, lights, and dialog are what make this set very nice! Great review!
Beautiful set Sean!!! Very colorful. You’re right about the Polar Express. Does nothing for me but I loved the movie
Gee thanks! I was going to buy a less expensive set but after seeing your video, I bought this set. Looks and works great under the tree!
I actually like the set. If I had the extra money I would grab one for the holidays for sure!👍🙏🙏❤️💪🇺🇸🔥
very nice video and layout! I picked up a Christmas light express set a couple weeks ago from Amazon and I agree, prettiest Christmas set Lionel has come out with. Hard to accurately capture the dark red color with a camera. Haven't got the Merry Christmas add on car yet as I can't find one that isn't ridiculously priced.
Lol! As usual I'd be looking for the volume control knob on the music boxcar!😂
Yeah, that would have been a nice addition but luckily you can switch it off but leave the lights on.
@@seanstraindepot is there a way to reduce the volume? like tinkering with the internal of the music car itself? my wife and 6 month old are not huge fans of the loudness :)
edit: btw, your video is what pushed me to buy this set. my first model train set :) so thank you for that
@@priyakanth024 Probably could add a volume control
the number on the train stands for the year made, 2020. hence 12 - December 20 - year
This year, I got the sleigh bell Lionel Chief passenger set. I liked the Legacy version when it came out last year, but I didn't feel the need for a Legacy set, especially if it's just going around my tree and probably used a few times a year. Always enjoy your videos.
I agree this set as well as other colorful Xmas sets are more attractive to me than the Polar Express. This set looks fantastic. Happy Holidays!
Very cool set, but those looping carols would drive me insane lmao.
You just flip the sound switch off and leave the lights on, lol.
If you do ever add a volume switch please post how you do it. I just bought this set love it but wish you could lower the volume of the music like everybody else
Merry Christmas...✌🎄
Got this for my wife, great train set. Wish it had volume control, maybe you could do an upgrade and add one.
Yeah was thinking of doing that too.
I have a question, if you will help clear it up for me. I have a base 3 and lionel gw 180 . Do I need a lockon and or power master? I’m running tmcc and legacy and lion chef on these. My old one’s are on separate tracks with a different power.
Thanks
I have that Christmas light express set to it's very nice but loud.
Yeah, a volume know would have been great to have soft carols, but only so much you can squeeze in at that price. Maybe I could add one.
@seanstraindepot good idea Sean.
Very nice set
And they made another one of the Polar Express sets, but with a 20th anniversary paint scheme to celebrate 20 years of the Polar Express.
Sean great review. Because of your excellent review, l went and purchased one. You did an excellent job.
I do have a question for you- did you have problem adjusting the volume on the sound car. I couldn’t adjust the volume down. Please respond if you have any suggestions.
Keep up the great work.
The sound is not adjustable on the car as it has no volume knob. Probably a cost saving. I think I will add one so I can turn down the volume and just have soft Christmas tunes playing in background as it runs.
What smoke oil do you use? I have this train and it doesn’t smoke half as much as yours.
Just Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid.
Sean, this video made me order this set! Just in time for a Black Friday sale! 8 get it this weekend. What is the part number for the add on boxcar?
2028300
That's a shame about the add on car. Not being able to get that is a deal breaker for me. Who wants a Christmas train set that does say "Merry Christmas" on it at least somewhere?
How about an ugly train challenge? Sorta like an ugly sweater challenge. Run stuff that is rare or unusual. Run stuff that has been forgotten for years. Run stuff you absolutely hate!😂
LOL, I don't have anything like that as I sell off anything I end up not liking.
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Well, I was thinking if you wanted to re-buy the Polar Express I would suggest that. You should do it if you want to because you know they released it with Bluetooth 5.0 on it And there is two different versions There is the original set.That's the more affordable set and then The other one Is the same thing but Except it has The disappearing hobo car So I would suggest you get the original set If you want to re-buy the set and the cars.
The Polar Express set is just not for me, doesn't really excite me, lol.
I feel you man It's actually.
For me, I actually got the Bluetooth 5.0 version and I'm about to get the 20th anniversary version And the Polar Express is actually my type. Pretty much the colors fit in they're my colors. But still I feel you're on that, dude and wait a second. How old are you? Let me guess you're not that old, aren't you? Like maybe in your early or late 20s. You know what? Just tell me.
Nice 👍..🌲🤍♥️💙💚