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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: gloobey on October 03, 2012, 04:36:53
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I just set up and played with the new Cargo Train Set (5258) and I have to say it's really great. The new 2.4 ghz controller works flawlessly. This is a big improvement over the last version of RC train controllers that accepted alot of interference. It runs on the same RC train track that Playmobil has used in the past and the roling stock is the same too. The lights and sound are a nice addition to the set. They definitely brought a smile to my face. There is an engine startup, running sounds and an air horn. Directional lights are a nice touch. Overall worth every penny I spent. I can't wait to run more of the locos on my layout.
I haven't taken apart the engine block on the loco yet. I'll be looking at the motor and receiver to see if multiple locos can be lashed up. I'm also not sure of how weather resisitant it is. More on that as I experiment...
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I just looked at the instructions today (playmobil added some new instructions to their site) and was surprised to see the engine takes 6 batteries and that they mount from the top with cover held on by a screw. I'm curious to know how long the batteries last. Being able to swap battery packs quickly on the 4020, 4010 and 4011 is a good thing.
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hi gloobey, long time no hear!
Could you post a picture that compares the new locomotive to the old red shunter? I would love to compare the sizes.
I will probably purchase around christmass.
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great link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhErH0G2BBY&feature=related
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Thanks for the video link, that's wonderful. I am really wanting this train now. Hopefully it will sell well and they will add a passenger one in the new controller style.
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thank you for the video and info, it looks great and we are waiting to add it to our collection. The one thing that stood out was the speed and what looked to be lack of controll of low speeds. It appeared that as soon as the controller was "on" the train shot off. I do not know if the video was sped up at that point as they did with the batteries demonstration.
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This looks like a great train. It is offered at the German Playmobil site. Does this mean that it will someday be offered through the US site? The US site has some track and accessories, but it is pretty slim pickins. ::)
Joe
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It's part of a standard theme so I would think it will be available in the US next year. I noticed that the battery box had top and front both in English.
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Thanks, Tim.
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It's part of a standard theme so I would think it will be available in the US next year. I noticed that the battery box had top and front both in English.
Better: HERE are the instructions of 5258.PDF (also for the USA) (http://pm-bauanleitungen.ftp-portal.de/apps4print/_extern_downloadFile.php?fileID=xxxxxxxxxx31072&sessionID=3c883t6o9oari5kkdmifkdbag6)...
Unfortunately, the locomotive has only 3 levels of speed and the slowest is very (too) fast (see the video, posted by highlandcattle, it's the original speed of the loco).
With cars the engine is slower, but shunting with this loco is very difficult.
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Better: HERE are the instructions of 5258.PDF (also for the USA) (http://pm-bauanleitungen.ftp-portal.de/apps4print/_extern_downloadFile.php?fileID=xxxxxxxxxx31072&sessionID=3c883t6o9oari5kkdmifkdbag6)...
Unfortunately, the locomotive has only 3 levels of speed and the slowest is very (too) fast (see the video, posted by highlandcattle, it's the original speed of the loco).
With cars the engine is slower, but shunting with this loco is very difficult.
Thank for the info on the instructions. I too think it looks way to fast with out load and it will be causing a lot of damage in the freight yards.
Has anybody bought the other sets from this new batch of train sets ?
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Which other sets do you mean?
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Which other sets do you mean?
5253, 5254, 5255, 5256, 5257, 5258, 5259 & 5261. they all seem to be grouped in the same theme
I want them all and look forward to their release in the US. I know seeing a review will only solidify my desire to acquire these sets and hopefully they are quite successful now that trains are gaining popularity again. I want them to succeed also for getting access to many used ones.
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We went to Nuremburg two weeks ago and visited the Playmobil Fun Park. I have now got them all so that I can display them at the Lytham exhibition next weekend.
I will be taking photographs of them and putting them on my web site.
I will let you know when I have done this. There is also 5262 in the series an 6300 the new airport building.
Have you tried any of the suppliers in Germany to send them to you?
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Have you tried any of the suppliers in Germany to send them to you?
Exoneit, very cheap, ships also to other countries [CLICK HERE!] (https://exoneit.de/default.asp?ex=shop/produktedetail.asp&artikel_id=114623), in Germany some people bought there.
But shipping is expensive from Germany to other countries (but also vice versa)...
If you can wait: it's cheaper to wait until the sets will be sold in your country.
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I usually buy sets when they are released with in the US. I hate buying and getting also charged for shipping fees. I am able to buy enough off the US web site to always get free shipping.
That European site has it listed at 88 euros or $114. That does not seem bad for a train but if I had to add 40 euros to ship it, well paying 1.5 times for any playmobil goes against my better judgment. I want 1/2 price playmo
I am not too interested in the 6300 as I have plenty of older airports that suit our needs. This does not really have anything new or special about it. The 5262 is basically the same set as the last airplane theme but in different colors. I like those carts and trailers but I will just pick them up used some day. I do find that one dad klicky very odd looking. That stripped shirt and the weird shorts/pants ??
I look forward to your diorama and pictures