Bought the PE set this past Xmas (2014). It already comes with the 'talking' engine (or tender). So, why would I purchase this car? Confused!!!
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If you're a collector, you buy this coach to complete the collection. The tender and coach have different announcements.
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It does have the conductor who comes out with his lighted lantern, and although he "says" the same things as the tender, it is a nice addition to the set.
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I like it because you hear the conducter and you see him standing outside the car with his lantern lighted up which shows up really good at night. Looks really good around our tree the last 3 years at Christmas. I think it is worth purchasing.
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From Lionel website; 6-36875, The Polar Express passenger coach, has real conductor announcements from the movie! The conductor figure, holding his lighted lantern, stands in the doorway welcoming passengers, "All aboard!"
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I called Fisher Price and the first rep said she did not know. i had to call a second 800# and the rep said the train is stand alone, other engines do not work on the track. What a bummer!! My son won't be too happy. i think the "take along" sets have other engines you can add . Wish i knew before i bought this.
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It seemed to be a demo model. That's what they told me. That's why I got such a good deal on it despite it being a new product. Still worked fine so didn't really matter.
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...your question is unclear..."can you buy the motor by itself?"...what else did you think it comes with...be more specific...
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Amazon has sent me this question as I have bought the Bachmann Royal Blue Ready to Run Electric Train Set previously. I'm sorry but I don't understand what this is all about. I can only say that the aforementioned Set is 'N' scale (gauge) and comes complete with loco, tender, coaches (passenger cars), track and controller.
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To be honest I don't know. This car has never worked and I took it to a specialist shop and they said it was defaulted. The company hasn't worked with me to refund or replace it. I wouldn't buy it so you won't have to deal with the headache I have since Feb.
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TT maybe more up to date with the updates, you would need to pay on the M. If you dont mind the voices on the TT saying meters and yards instead of miles and feet, you can get a TT. I have the M and I'm enjoying it. Havent really sat in a car with this TT model, but a better model. M is still better for me. I enjoy my M very much.
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Does the engine u have also go into a neon ?? If so it is the sme firing order for all 4 cylider engines.. it belongs in a eclipse ,but i put it in my 93 subaru wagon ..lol
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Boy, I'm not really the one to ask as it was a gift for grandson and the parents set it up. However, as complete as this set was when assembled, I don't really see anywhere anything additional could be added. I believe designers/manufacturers plan it that way so you'll be another complete set. My suggestion would be to email/call or contact in some way the company and they should be able to tell you. It's a great purchase, rather loud, but grandson loves the speed that the cars go. Hope this helps.
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They need any engines that have a 'T' at the end of the engine number. the 'T' means smaller engines. Amazon sells the 1/2A3-4T and the A3-4T. The one with the 1/2 in front does not go nearly as high, so my kids (and myself) enjoy the others better full A3-4T better
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Nope you have to buy it the only thing it comes with is the car pieces and some stickers. It was a waste of money for me!
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i noticed that also. the bell button doesn't work, but the whistle/horn does. the manual is misleading. it looks like it is specific to this train set, and describes the bell sound and dialog that happens when you press bell button. But it says on one page "the bell button will activate bell sounds on locomotives equipped with this feature." i dont think the engine in this set is equip with this feature, but it doesn't say that anywhere in the manual. i'm guessing the transformer has this capability with a different engine/tinder. i'll call Lionel to confirm.
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Good point, I went back through my order history and you nailed it. My purchase was through Silverstone LLC and not MP3Car. Oddly enough, the seller has already changed when I just looked at it and it shows CanaKit as the seller, got to love a moving target.
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As far as I can tell, it is a Generac engine. Unless they are re-branding someone else's engine.
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I don't know,we just ordered it and it came with the emergency vehicles, which were what we wanted. However, they quit running after about 5 minutes of play, so when I requested a return & replacement for them, we were transferred over to QVC & I think we are just getting the racecars. At this point, I don't care if it is the racecars as long as they work.
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It comes with all wiring needed for installation. You will need to tap into car 12v, I tapped into the 12v lighter circuit in the console (not sure if that is recommended but it worked for me). The wiring harness in one seat was defective in one of the kits I bought and customer service is a dead end line with this company. I emailed and called and never had a call or email returned, so if they don't work properly you're on your own. I have ordered four kits from them. You can expect them to work for a couple years and then you will have some issues. Personally I will look elsewhere next time I buy heated seat elements. It comes with all wiring needed for installation. You will need to tap into car 12v, I tapped into the 12v lighter circuit in the console (not sure if that is recommended but it worked for me). The wiring harness in one seat was defective in one of the kits I bought and customer service is a dead end line with this company. I emailed and called and never had a call or email returned, so if they don't work properly you're on your own. I have ordered four kits from them. You can expect them to work for a couple years and then you will have some issues. Personally I will look elsewhere next... » Read More It comes with all wiring needed for installation. You will need to tap into car 12v, I tapped into the 12v lighter circuit in the console (not sure if that is recommended but it worked for me). The wiring harness in one seat was defective in one of the kits I bought and customer service is a dead end line with this company. I emailed and called and never had a call or email returned, so if they don't work properly you're on your own. I have ordered four kits from them. You can expect them to work for a couple years and then you will have some issues. Personally I will look elsewhere next time I buy heated seat elements. « Show Less
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Maybe Amazon didn't update their 2014 models yet ?? Your car is new I've been through this type of thing my whole life , you see things for your new car and sometimes you have too wait a year for it too come out for your car be patient