New Lionel Trackmobiles Have Arrived
Sept 13, 2019 20:54:59 GMT
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Post by rockymountaineer on Sept 13, 2019 20:54:59 GMT
I didn't pre-order too much from the Lionel 2019 Volume 1 Catalog, but I did spring for two trackmobiles -- primarily because of the roadnames: Bethlehem Steel and PP&L. Both of those names are a throwback to my teen years in the Lehigh Valley.
These trackmobiles are certainly not the greatest price/performers out there nowadays, but they are cute little gems that provide a nostalgic touch of Lionel postwar heydays along with the popular modern-day add-on of basic command-control. No sounds... but these trackmobiles have an illuminated, detailed interior PLUS headlights and tail lights that toggle from white to red lights dependent on the direction of travel. In addition two strobe lights (located on both sides of the roof) can be controlled by the CAB1 or CAB2 handheld controller.
As with all of these mobile units that Lionel makes, it's best to run them on simpler track configurations -- avoiding the longer turnouts and complicated trackwork, where these little jewels are likely to stall out. Aside from that caveat, these units should add a bit of fun and whimsy to layouts of all shapes and sizes.
Photo1: Bethlehem Steel Trackmobile (side view):
Photo2: PP&L Trackmobile (side view):
Photo3: PP&L Trackmobile (front view):
David
These trackmobiles are certainly not the greatest price/performers out there nowadays, but they are cute little gems that provide a nostalgic touch of Lionel postwar heydays along with the popular modern-day add-on of basic command-control. No sounds... but these trackmobiles have an illuminated, detailed interior PLUS headlights and tail lights that toggle from white to red lights dependent on the direction of travel. In addition two strobe lights (located on both sides of the roof) can be controlled by the CAB1 or CAB2 handheld controller.
As with all of these mobile units that Lionel makes, it's best to run them on simpler track configurations -- avoiding the longer turnouts and complicated trackwork, where these little jewels are likely to stall out. Aside from that caveat, these units should add a bit of fun and whimsy to layouts of all shapes and sizes.
Photo1: Bethlehem Steel Trackmobile (side view):
Photo2: PP&L Trackmobile (side view):
Photo3: PP&L Trackmobile (front view):
David
