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LIONEL O GAUGE CANADIAN PACIFIC FREIGHT SET
I enjoyed the review, but have one correction. The review mentions that the operating log car is similar to the postwar 3361 which was first offered in 1955 and was solenoid operated, by the control rails of a remote control track section. The photo however, appears to be a car based on the 3362, which replaced the 3361 in 1961 and was spring loaded. It was released through a center plunger being pulled down by the uncoupling magnet. That version has no solenoid. In operation, the 3361 returned the bin to a flat position after unloading, but with the 3362 you must manually reset the tipping bin.
I bought the same set in November. Within two weeks the speaker went out on the locomotive. Had to take it back to get repaired. Then a friend told me about Williams. I’m a lot happier with the Williams. Will have to put a lot of thought into my next Lionel purchase. I was very disappointed with the set considering what Lionel charges for their sets and everything else they make. If Lionel brings production back to America I might consider them in the future. And yes I know Williams is made in China. But they seem to have a better quality!
I agree with Bruce. Williams seems bulletproof. I’ve been burned with
modern lionel and MTH. All of my 12 locos now are postwar Lionel or
Williams with one exception and I’m working on switching that out.
Railmark
I bought it for Christmass. I like it. The only thing is about the sound. At a low voltage, the sound is not realistic. But the rest works great. Hopefully, Lionel will bring back his trains production in America…