Polar Express 15th Anniversary Sound Car Review Posted.
Dec 1, 2019 2:15:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2019 2:15:44 GMT
Finally got it out at the LHS and this is a gem for the most part but there are a couple of things that I don't like and one is a possible issue while operating.
First off the color is a close match to the Polar Express cars that we all know and love so that's a good thing for sure. The sounds are the normal clunk, clack, and squeal we are all used to BUT with some really cool sleigh bells added in. The car is well done, scale, and is nicely decorated.
My first whine, is when the Min / Max switch is thrown it basically does what all the other sound cars do and that is eliminate a lot of the clunk and banging. It also eliminates the sleigh bells and that IMO is a bad move. If anything I'd like to eliminate everything but the sleigh bells. Again my personal preference not really an issue.
The second thing was pointed out to me by Jim Sandman. The pickup rollers hover over the axles. While testing I did not encounter any issue, there is potential for the roller to come in contact with the axle. This is something to be aware of as it could cause shorting and in Jim's case a warm roller and axle. Again I didn't notice this but Jim did.
Below are some photos and video of the car while testing. Also I included a closeup of the rollers. If the roller don't cause an issue this is a great addition to the PE line. If they do, there are ways to fix it but as we always ask...why should we have to? While I will fix mine if I have to, I do it begrudgingly and only because I really like this car.
First off the color is a close match to the Polar Express cars that we all know and love so that's a good thing for sure. The sounds are the normal clunk, clack, and squeal we are all used to BUT with some really cool sleigh bells added in. The car is well done, scale, and is nicely decorated.
My first whine, is when the Min / Max switch is thrown it basically does what all the other sound cars do and that is eliminate a lot of the clunk and banging. It also eliminates the sleigh bells and that IMO is a bad move. If anything I'd like to eliminate everything but the sleigh bells. Again my personal preference not really an issue.
The second thing was pointed out to me by Jim Sandman. The pickup rollers hover over the axles. While testing I did not encounter any issue, there is potential for the roller to come in contact with the axle. This is something to be aware of as it could cause shorting and in Jim's case a warm roller and axle. Again I didn't notice this but Jim did.
Below are some photos and video of the car while testing. Also I included a closeup of the rollers. If the roller don't cause an issue this is a great addition to the PE line. If they do, there are ways to fix it but as we always ask...why should we have to? While I will fix mine if I have to, I do it begrudgingly and only because I really like this car.
