Lionel Classic Old No 7, tell me about them

Congratulations, I saw that set go for a good price today, I don't think there were many at the auction interested in modern reproduction standard gauge.

I do have that set.  Not crazy about the cars, but the locomotive is one of my favorites and gets a lot of run time.  I pull a set of three Jim Cohen brass day coaches behind it, so they all match the brass loco.  I think you will be impressed when it arrives; it's big, hefty, and the brass is gorgeous.  Not a mistake, for sure.

I keep the e-unit locked out and as a result I get very dependable service out of the engine, hauling the cars around various loops and figure-8's of tubular tinplate track.  Looks great, pulls great, a lot of fun.

No particular reason, they just don't do much for me.  Unfortunate color combination, I think.  Peculiar shade of yellow, a tad greenish.  They are certainly high quality, solidly built cars, but with other options available, they don't see the light of day much.  

Had bad experience of clear coat wearing thin and brass oxidizing!  

NO more brass or plated engines for me!

Sam, so you're the one who beat me out. Enjoy the set, and it is probably a good thing you pushed the button on that auction, as they ones that I won as part of this auction put a big enough dent in my wallet.

Love the video, Hojack.  

I also have a No. 7 with its passenger cars that I run constantly.  Love the older Lionel look.  

Thanks for posting the video.

Thanks for the info all, sorry Seafoid, but I hear what you're saying, once I bought this I ran out of money for a couple pieces I really wanted lol.

hojack,

Always really enjoy your videos.  Thanks for sharing

Sunrise

No worries Sam. I have this set but was looking to upgrade the condition of the engine with this one. 

As it was, I was happy with the purchases I was able to make.

Thanks again all, sounds like I got a good deal on it and it's going to be a great train to run. Who knows it might be the new Christmas set next year. I don't have a large std gauge layout, actually it's a small loop as that's the only space I have but hopefully it won't be too small for this set. I can't wait to try it out