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Post by rockymountaineer on Aug 14, 2024 15:05:35 GMT
Lionel released early photos of their plasma-coated Polar Express Berk, which they say is still on target for delivery in late-October 2024. Here's the graphic from their email blast this morning...
This was on the very short-list of pre-orders I made from the 2024 Vol 1 catalog. So I'll be curious to see how close in appearance this steamer really is to last year's Lionel store-exclusive "Locomotive of the Year". The lighting makes ALL the difference with the plasma coating, as different viewing angles can give the impression of different variations in color.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Aug 14, 2024 15:46:44 GMT
If I was a Polar Express guy this would be the engine I would buy and get rid of all the other PE Berks that I had.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Aug 14, 2024 17:42:09 GMT
It’s a beautiful engine for sure.
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Post by david1 on Aug 14, 2024 19:58:47 GMT
I really like the engine but I think the drive wheels color could be better.
Dave
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Post by Adam on Aug 14, 2024 20:21:16 GMT
Interesting, unique for sure.
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Post by madockawando on Aug 14, 2024 21:12:35 GMT
Not for me, but I do love the idea of scale sized fantasy trains.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Aug 14, 2024 21:30:19 GMT
Lionel released early photos of their plasma-coated Polar Express Berk, which they say is still on target for delivery in late-October 2024. Here's the graphic from their email blast this morning...
This was on the very short-list of pre-orders I made from the 2024 Vol 1 catalog. So I'll be curious to see how close in appearance this steamer really is to last year's Lionel store-exclusive "Locomotive of the Year". The lighting makes ALL the difference with the plasma coating, as different viewing angles can give the impression of different variations in color.
In the proper light I'll wager it looks like the Northern lights!
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Aug 14, 2024 21:32:07 GMT
I really like the engine but I think the drive wheels color could be better. Not to worry -- they'll likely be different on the real engine anyway! 
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Post by runamuckchuck on Aug 14, 2024 21:37:44 GMT
I really like the engine but I think the drive wheels color could be better. Not to worry -- they'll likely be different on the real engine anyway! Now now, think lovely thoughts!
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Post by runamuckchuck on Aug 14, 2024 21:57:09 GMT
Lionel released early photos of their plasma-coated Polar Express Berk, which they say is still on target for delivery in late-October 2024. Here's the graphic from their email blast this morning...
This was on the very short-list of pre-orders I made from the 2024 Vol 1 catalog. So I'll be curious to see how close in appearance this steamer really is to last year's Lionel store-exclusive "Locomotive of the Year". The lighting makes ALL the difference with the plasma coating, as different viewing angles can give the impression of different variations in color.
My guess based on your videos of the LoY compared to these photos is that the PE will be a richer, deep and darker palette color wise. Less flashy but more subtle and ultimately more satisfying in the long run. Excellent choice.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Aug 15, 2024 5:10:08 GMT
I really like the engine but I think the drive wheels color could be better. Dave
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