has anyone recieved the sunset fl9?i was looking for some feedback before spending $500.00 +.i saw pics and they look great was wondering how they rate on performance...thanks for the info....
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My model of the New Haven 2052 runs smoothly with satisfactory speed control for a road diesel. Lighting is good - I particularly like the functioning backup light, a first on a cab unit model for me.
The sound system features the accurate 567 Series prime mover; however, it is equipped with what I believe to be the Leslie A-200 single note horn as opposed to the NH's characteristic Hancock air whistle. It would have been nice if the locomotive had been equipped with the air whistle but I didn't expect Lionel to make it available to Sunset although I'm uncertain if Lionel even has a recording of the Hancock air whistle.
I won't get into details regarding the model's cosmetic features since you mentioned you've already reviewed pictures of it. Suffice it to say I rate its appearance as very accurate.
Good luck with your decision,
Bob
bob...i spoke to sunset they told me the hancock 4700 will be on the 2 rail model,the 3 rail will have the lionel sound...it makes a difference they should use the 4700 on all the original new haven units.for $500 bucks let's make it accurate...my 2 cents....
Originally Posted by joe krasko:
bob...i spoke to sunset they told me the hancock 4700 will be on the 2 rail model,the 3 rail will have the lionel sound...it makes a difference they should use the 4700 on all the original new haven units.for $500 bucks let's make it accurate...my 2 cents....
That can NOT be done, as Lionel licenses the TMCC and its associated sound chips. Thus, you get what ever Lionel allows, when you have 3-Rail powered models with TMCC!
