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Lionel O gauge TMCC crane and boom car
These are GREAT operating accessories that really do add alot of play value. I was amazed at how slick the operation of the crane was when I first powered it up, and the sound system on the boom car completes the picture nicely. If you can swing the price, these two are a “must have”. Two observations: 1. Be sure to keep slight tension on the crane’s hooks because it could take HOURS and a pair of severely crossed eyes to correctly re-string the pulleys if the lines go awry. 2. The crane really does need 18 volts to operate properly, so be sure you have a power source that can accommodate the need. Otherwise, you may experience some not-so-great performance like outriggers not deploying fully or at all.
I just purchased the Southern livery of the TMCC Crane Car 6-29877 a month ago and couldn’t believe the owner of my local train shop when he advised me that Lionel will not be honoring the back-orders for the matching Boom Car 6-29878 after I placed my order. Fortunately, I think due to the price, he was able to find the matching Boom Car from another shop and I just picked it up, thanks to the train Gods, may they shine their everloving light on me always. I cannot understand as to why Lionel will play this game and cause Ebay fanatics to go nuts over this so they can make their killing. Nothing new from Lionel in this regards. Not taking away for these great products and it amazes me on how well engineered they are. And yes Ken, it is like potato chips with the dip, Kool Aid with the sugar, etc. etc.