lionel tmcc track mobile

Picked a NYC yellow version last December.

Very nice. Not as great at full retail price but can usually be found at a pretty good discount. Nice lighting. Electrocouplers work great.

I've pulled 3 light cars on flat surface without issue. 

I think they are worth the money.  Keeping track free of oil, I have no problems pulling or pushing several cars.  Here is a video of mine.  Please ignore the misspelled "STEEEL".  It is only the temporary sticker before the permanent paint.  In the video, the switcher is on a straight section, but just out of camera view is a curve that it is taking the cars through.

I've pulled four easy rolling cars on level track with mine, but it's really happier with one or two.  If the car(s) have pickup rollers like passenger or caboose, then I'd limit it to one and at the most two.

Fun little engine however, well worth it.

The trackmobile is definitely worth it, as it is a scale piece with great functionality due to having TMCC.

Eric Siegel of Eric's Trains did an amazing review of the trackmobile a few years back, and I think you will find it helpful.

I've seen some dealers offering various trackmobiles for under $200, which is amazing since most retailed closer to $300.00.

-John

I've had mine for a few years and like the others have said just a couple of cars works best on a flat surface.

Great for yard work! It's totally unique and cool looking running on the layout amongst all the big 4,000 HP monsters!

The Trackmobile is a wonderful little engine to own. As mentioned above, it is a lovely scale model that just oozes features. The twin electrocouplers are really useful, and the lights and strobes give it plenty of character. It is great for light switching, and is very versatile. 

Sometimes I even use mine for passenger service.   On a particularly wet and windy day a couple of years ago, I had some fun with the Trackmobile.

Thanks guys I think I am going to get one !   - matt

I like mine, works well but has an issue with the side windows coming out. I got to see about taking it apart and I will discuss with GunrunnerJohn, as I know he has done it and maybe can provide a "What not to take apart or do list"?

Also, got to see how to stick some sort of audio in this little thing....

I know it wouldn't be great but a horn of some type, maybe the small sounds board and a piezo speaker?

Well I know they are cute as hel@....but I just could not justify the cost.I bought a NYC SW2 with TMCC and electro couplers for $250 bucks.It is small but it will pull heavy loads if you need it to.Just MHO.Nick

I bought mine some time back, $200 NIB.  The only issue I had was picking it up wrong and pushing out a window.  WHAT A PITA to put them back in!

The Trackmobile is a great little engine for yard and siding switching and as Nicole showed it has some pulling power. I have two (NYC and Amtrak) which I picked up at York for $179 and $189. Wish Lionel would make more small engines like this.

Tony

Up on "The D & H Bridge Line"

Gunrunner

Noticed your comment ---that you repaired the Track mobile window.

did you you remove the cab? Sounds like trouble. This past Winter---

I was going to take off the cab/body, but chickened out-because of small parts.

My intention was to enhance/extend the antennae----to get better reception on large layouts. Also , considered adding a micro connector for external power (to another car with a pickup). Reason is to get the trackmobile (pick ups)over the longer switches--This issue is found at the larger layouts.

Basically abandoned project.

Maybe-someone has done the above?

re: The trackmobile works fine --on normal size layouts.

Floyd

Absolutely love my TrackMobile (TM). It has pulled 4 cars on fairly level track through O36 curves with no problem. It has a little trouble with five. 

It (alone) runs well on my O16 SuperStreets which I use to connect two yards. In fact, it is the theme of my railroad (also part of my screen name).

The light wires are all running up to the cab, and there was no provision for them to be disconnected.  It took a bit if fooling around to get them dressed so they looked proper again.  All that because a couple of windows popped inside.  They obviously weren't made to take apart easily.

Always pick up by base...not by roof or you will be doing a window repair...