Winter Wonderland Lionchief Bluetooth 5.0 Train Set with Remote
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Web ID: 16605854Winter Wonderland...And things were worse
I wrote a month ago a review about the failure with the sound. Now the loc stop running. The information found in blogs, forums to try to figure out what happened and the solution is very poor. I cleaned connections and tracks and did not work. The track has power - red lights steady and sparks when loc is placed- but the loc does not work. Lionel does not sell loc and tender separately for this set; offers in other e-commerce places are costly. No identified service repair in Canada. Sad, grand kids lost season's joy; I will have to scrap and sell components separately, if possible, to recover part of the significant cost we incurred.
Customer review from Lionel
Good...until sounds gone
Was good until sounds gone...We purchased the train 3 seasons ago to be enjoyed by the family on Christmas time running- literally- around the Chritsmas Tree. Thus, we unpacked and packed before 3 times; the last one, this 2024 season, when unpacked and connected the train just emitted a low noise and nothing more. All the beautiful sounds (engine, whistle, music, etc.) disappeared. We investigated and read in Internet the possible causes/ troubleshooting. As expected, troubleshooting instructions in the owners manual did not work. It seems that the quality of connections in the locomotive and/ with tender are poor (very) based on other users' reports. Considering the very limited aggregated time used, the relation price value is not worthy. Few hours of careful use (strict supervision by adults) and is no longer working properly; it is really frustrating. Changing locomotive, tender or fixing would all require significant additional money. The sounds made perhaps 50% of the joy on using this train, which design is really beautiful.
Customer review from Lionel
Winter wonderland set
It's a great set. I've owned it for 4 years. I gave it 3 stars because unless I by all grey track, I can't expand the track. Every year I fill out the contact us form asking for white track expansion sets and they never make them.
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Customer review from Lionel
Amazing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a little over a month ago and so glad I did. First of the presentation is absolutely amazing. Very well packaged. Love how easy and clear the instructions are. Very easy to setup and connect. Our family totally loves this addition to our Christmas tree Skirt.
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Customer review from Lionel
Excellent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved it a lot. I have been enjoying it under my Christmas tree and it looks so good. It was easy to assemble and the best part is the artificial smoke. Love that it it’s noisy. I highly recommend it to anyone.
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Customer review from Lionel
Gorgeous!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I couldn't be more thrilled with this train set! The remote control feature adds a whole new level of convenience and fun to the experience, allowing me to control the train's movements effortlessly. The real puffing smoke effect is a fantastic touch, giving the train a lifelike and nostalgic charm that brings back memories of classic train sets. The Bluetooth capability is a modern twist that I love. It lets me connect the train to my phone, enabling even more control and customization. I can play all different background sounds, as well as user-activated announcements! I can't wait to have it out during Christmas time. It's going to be the centerpiece of my holiday decorations, and I know it will captivate both young and old. This Lionel Trainset truly combines tradition and technology, making it a delightful addition to our holiday festivities.
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Customer review from Lionel
Wonderful Train Set – Perfect for Beginners
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m very excited to have this train set. As a total train novice, the description was a bit intimidating but this set is perfect – it includes all the parts, pieces and accessories to get it up and running. It didn’t matter that I had never heard of an 0-8-0 steam locomotive or O36 curved FasTrack. Everything was well packaged and setup within 30 minutes. The details on the train cars and engine are fantastic, from the puffing smoke to the sounds to the little conductor. I found the FasTrack difficult to connect – the pieces required enough force to join that I was afraid of breaking them but they did eventually get there without incident. The app is a good idea but could use some additional updates to make it more user friendly. It allows a wide range of customization & control, but that also makes it overwhelming until you get acclimated. One note with the controls, the provided remote can’t be used at the same time as the app – it’s one or the other. It would be nice if you could have the provided remote connected and use the app for occasional custom announcements at the same time. But those things don’t take away from the overall experience or diminish how much the kids enjoyed seeing the train run around the track. Highly recommended!
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Customer review from Lionel
A great set, with Bluetooth!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this set. We have a large elevated shelf in the living room where this set fits perfectly, and being able to use Bluetooth makes this a no-brainer. The kids love it, and it’s a centerpiece for the holidays for the whole family.
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Customer review from Lionel