Does anyone have this caboose and can you confirm if the colors are correct to match the scale PE cars? I need one for my Tri-Polar (Polar Express Bi-Polar) and don't want to order it unless the colors were correct. Not trying to start a Lionel color discussion just need the facts before I order.
Thanks
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Marty, this video shows the caboose passing the HW cars at about 7:20 in this video.
Note, this is not my video (owner has disabled playback on other websites so you have to click the link to proceed to YouTube.
@Prr7688 posted:Marty, this video shows the caboose passing the HW cars at about 7:20 in this video.
Note, this is not my video (owner has disabled playback on other websites so you have to click the link to proceed to YouTube.
Unfortunately that looks the the "Polar RR" caboose previously offered not the recently released Polar Express caboose. It's missing the maroon stripe down the side. Thanks though I appreciate the help!
Marty, in my view, the blues are very close. The reds are definitely different. To me, PolEx red is Cabernet or Burgundy. The caboose is more maroon. It’s definitely not as far off as the blues on the RPO, but the red is different from previous passenger and freight cars.
@Rider Sandman posted:Marty, in my view, the blues are very close. The reds are definitely different. To me, PolEx red is Cabernet or Burgundy. The caboose is more maroon. It’s definitely not as far off as the blues on the RPO, but the red is different from previous passenger and freight cars.
Many thanks. Since this will be on the freight line I'm not as critical being it will be with a mix of other cars. It looks like it will serve my purpose.
Thanks for the picture. I've been looking for the N5b without luck so this is the alternate.
It will bring up the rear on this...
Marty, that was my thought as well - it doesn’t stick out as much when paired with freight cars.
The N5b is nice if you are ever able to find one.
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