Does this set use the "cheap" Santa Fe F9 without the yelow band on the front of the locomotive, or does it use the more prototypical "Spectrum" F7?
1121745
There is a yellow band across the front. It's a sturdy, heavy locomotive, doesn't seem cheap at all.
1121746
This is not the steam engine shown in picture it actually is a good quality prototype yellow band F3 with Santa Fe markings.
1745587
good stainless is NOT magnetic, nor is ceramic. Some cheap SSTL is magnetic, so contact the mfgr.
1320527
Daniel: please read the review I wrote on December 6 2011 "Excellent electronic ballast for one F40/F34 T12". It describes the slight difference in wiring that I encountered on that installation and the wiring conventions I followed. Perhaps it will help.
2185430
no smoke unit just basic locomotive w/sound effects. The baggage, diner, vista dome and FT-B units are all available.
2265575
This set comes with a wired in remote dial which controls the speed of the train. It's a wonderful set. It also blows steam out of smokestack. There is also a railroad crossing that raises and lowers as the train goes through that can be purchased separately. I purchased this train set to go around the Christmas tree and my boy still plays with it.
1164870
The newer version does not have the add-on piping (wire) that runs down both mid-sides of the locomotive boiler. The new version appears to have that detail molded or cast in to the diecast shell. Although, IMO the older "wire" version "looks" better, the wire stanchions that held the wire away from the loco's shell often broke. So the newer molded in version is probably a better and more practical design especially if handled by children. :-) Although the newer version can operate simultaneously with the other newly released Lionel LIONCHIEF remote controlled locomotives, I'm unsure if it can simultaneously run with other conventionally/transformer controlled (Fwd/Neutral/Rev) locomotives. As noted by others, this new version INCLUDES sounds, engine chuff, steam whistle (much better than the old air whistle) and conductor dialogue clips taken from the Polar Exp movie ("All aboooaaard! This is the Polar Express" and "Tickets, tickets please"). This is a great feature and value because on the older/original non-remote version required you to buy a separate tender and conductor announcement car that cost an additional $160 combined. A couple of Youtube videos give you a good idea of the features: http://youtu.be/iwqn2Dfy6ZQ http://youtu.be/ygwkiGZ1O20
1985003
I believe the fx4 takes a different model number because of the factory flares
2267895
Actually, I don't know if that one has train sound, we have the SU1W model and that one definitely does not have train sound! Good luck!
249390
Ours is a F6020-900. It is a different color than original. I can't really say because I do not know what the model #'s mean.
1019817
No it does not. You will have to purchase HO scale track and some kind of power pack. If you are looking for these things it would be better to buy a train set.
786125
It could be the watts . The kit I bought turned out to be a 200 watt set compared to 300 watt which is more for commercial use .There is an even stronger 400 watt set. I'm still happy with what I got for the price but I wish I knew the difference in advance so that I would have had chance to look around for the 300 watt model . I have been checking the bdf model but can not find anything , The F may stand for factory reconditioned so try to do more research first.
2205842
Dear Ronald, Thank you for your interest in Robertson Worldwide. The RSW240T12120 is no recommended for use with F96T8 lamps. We do have an Instant Start unit available to run 1 or 2 F96T8 lamps called the ISA259T8MV that would be a better fit for your applications. Please visit the Amazon product page to view spec sheets or our www.robertsondirect.com website for additional technical details. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. I will be happy to assist you. Sincerely, Brian K. Robertson Worldwide
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I have the same question: In the 555 and 444 there are also gold knobs, these are the ground wire lugs. I assume the gold knob at the top of the image of the 999 is the same. I do not own the unit, perhaps the single poor quality picture is also out of date? :(
1261922
I dont remember. The 2 trains I recieved never worked for me. So I do not own one.
2262342
I think it only works in FM1. See for instance the picture in the page http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/172513/comments.html which shows clearly that the pin grid of FM1 and FM2 are different (see the voids near the center of both are different). So the CPUs for each platform cannot be inserted in the "wrong" socket.
1910669
Mine has an orange light, but no Infinium on the back panel. I think the amps with a Turbosound speaker (as opposed to a Bugera Vintage speaker) are considered the Infinium series.
1940808
I do not have any of those tracks, so I can't tell you for sure if they do or not. I do have a Thomas the Tank Engine set and an old Brio set.