The Scout set 6-30183 and Diesel Scout 6-30207 sets are both below $200. The Pennsylvania 6-30233, mentioned above, is right at $200.

The Lion Chief Scout set (2-4-2) and Pennsylvania Flyer set (0-8-0) both seem to be in stock at several forum sponsors. I checked Nassau Hobby and Legacy Station, they both have them in stock. Also noticed Nassau Hobby is having a 10% off Father's day sale until the 21st.

 

The Scout set is around $200 and the Pennsylvania Flyer is around $220, both street prices, MSRP's are slightly higher.

 

Here are the links: Scout set - Flyer set

 

I didn't see the diesel set Goshawk posted above at either of the dealers I looked at so I didn't link to it. Maybe some of the other dealers would have that one?

 

Good luck with your search and I hope you find something that Daniel really likes.

I just want to chime in and say:

 

This is the type of family for whom it's nice to help.  They are not expecting nor demanding anything, rather they are trying to find how to do it themselves.

 

Kudos to them, and major kudos scrapiron for getting on this for them.

Thanks to all for helping with the research.

Those sets sound great.

 

Eliot

Eliot,

 

I know we've disagreed with some things here but....you've got a heart of gold. Thanks for restoring my faith in humanity this week! 

 

I also would agree that the PRR Flyer is a great choice. I've got one of the older 4-4-2 transformer sets and it is still chugging along. 

SJC, many thanks.

We're in this for the love of trains, our friends, and the kids.

What else is there?

Appreciate the kind thoughts.

 

Eliot

 

 

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If he likes Super Heros like Batman maybe the Subway set would be nice.

(6-81475)

If he was Younger, maybe a Thomas set would have been nice.

need any donation items? I have some extra track and rolling stock I could mail

sent you an email contact me before you purchase may have a better idea

If there's a figure 8 of track, I  have a MTH Over/Under tunnel that I'd be willing to donate. It will need a trestle set to go with it... 

Do you know what exact set he had? Is it something that is replaceable? 

I admire you for giving not only a replacement but keeping the hobby alive for this boy.

I hope he will not have to go long without his set...

Let us know if there is anything more I could do.

I would want to know if he had steam or diesel before.  The kid probably relates to whichever he had before. Looking through the current Lionel catalog, I don't see steam sets listed under $400 (or any Lionchief sets, diesel, whatever, under that, but am

assuming, as posted above, older sets can be found)

Yea, what did he have before?

Happy to help, if I can. 

The boy had a steam set we gave him two years ago with some extra cars. This time we will give him a Lionchief steam set so he can have remote control. I am going to create a thread of thank you to the Forumites who make this hobby worthwhile and to let everyone know how many stepped forward and how quickly they did so. Amazing !

From what I see the PRR Flyer set has a front coupler! A little slight change up?

A turnout away from switching ability.

I am not trying to endorse any site over the other, but Trainworld appears to have the best prices on sets.

I was recently shopping around for a Lionchief plus Burlington GP7 and Mario's Trains had the lowest price and they have free shipping on ordered over $200.00 plus they are having a fathers day sale so they knocked off another $15.00.  I've bought from them several times and have never had an issue and usually I receive the item in a couple of days.

 

Paul

 

I would concur with the Pennsylvania Flyer set as the set of choice. 6-30233

 

A few extra straights, 74 watt wall pack and a set of 3 rechargeable AAA batteries and chargers and some extra Lionel premium smoke fluid.

 

The included wall pack is on the edge of being adequate. He may not be able to replace batteries and smoke fluid.

 

I will gladly help. Let me know.

Scrapiron, you and Ginny are good folks and we need more like you two in this world. I have a number of items I was going to sell off but if you are going to be accepting donations later for the holidays I'll hold some of them back for you. I'll make up a list of what I have and send it to you later.

 

Jerry

A ray of sunshine, I'm sure you will find just the right one for him.

scrapiron,

 

It's wonderful what you did then and are doing now! My hat is off to you and your wife! Please let us know how else we may help. The Pennsylvania Flyer Set really looks nice.

Well, it looks like either the Pennsylvania Flyer set with remote control or a traditional Lionel set available at Trainz with an 80 Watt transformer, die cast loco and better consist. Any thoughts? They are both about the same price.

 

Once again, thanks to the many members who have offered to pay for the set or provide trains and accessories. We love all of you.

 

Eliot

It's a fake coupler; it doesn't actually work.  But I too would vote for the Pennsylvania Flyer 0-8-0. Love that set.

 

Tomlinson Run Railroad

 Oh well maybe a "swap" project for him?

"Hey, I know about this train forum"

 

 

 Most cars can still be uncoupled at the engine by magnetic accessory track.

 

 Many postwar diesels, and switchers had at least one dummy coupler, and some tenders had dummy couplers. So its only "new" on steam really 

  

 

Tough call Eliot,

The pennsy flyer set will provide the bells and whistles, chuff and good smoke.

 

The conventional set will provide enough transformer to add accessories, but no real engine show.

 

That's why I suggested the pennsy flyer set with a 6-81603 72 watt wall pack.

Thanks fellas.

Sounds like the Pennsy flyer.

 

Eliot

I think the Lion Chief set will be a hit. The LC sets sure seem to be a big hit with kids and even some folks around here. You are a very generous person to replace this set (and give him the first one too) and I certainly hope Daniel likes his new set.   

just saw the string on this - Eliot really a nice thing you and the forum members are doing here to replace stolen set.

Eliot, think your idea for donations for kids next Christmas is a great one! When the time comes, I'm in!!