(upbeat music)
- [Narrator] Lionel's new Norfolk Southern
First Responders Ready-to-Run Train Set
is available for sale from authorized hobby stores.
This set is well-built with unique play value.
The locomotive, cars, track, power supply,
and a remote control helicopter
is packaged in a compact box with a molded styrofoam insert.
Pull the clear protective plastic
overlay away from the locomotive.
The locomotive is removed from the packaging
by holding both ends of both blue strips,
and lifting straight up.
Then remove the small styrofoam
inserts behind the handrails.
The caboose is wrapped in plastic
and lifts straight out of the packaging.
The boxcar is wrapped in tissue paper,
and is also lifted out of the packaging.
Remove the plastic protective covering
from the handheld controller
and lift it straight out from the styrofoam.
The small white box contains the power pack and cord.
Now carefully and slowly pull the styrofoam packaging
out of the box and place a hand on the underside
to keep the lid on it.
Turn the packaging over and remove the lid.
On top you'll see the instructions.
The flatcar is wrapped in plastic
which is held by clear tape.
It's best to unfasten the clear tape
before removing the plastic from the car
to make sure nothing gets broken off.
Then remove the tank car and pull off the plastic covering.
The white box contains a remote control helicopter
and controller.
We're going to leave this in the box for the moment.
Finally, there's a plain brown cardboard box
to pull out of the main box.
This contains the track.
Remove the plastic wrap and lay the track on the floor.
To assemble the track sections together,
line up the pins with the rails and press firmly together.
New track needs a bit of "elbow grease" to connect.
The roadbed will lock together under the rails
to keep them connected.
The train set comes with eight sections of curve track
which can form a circle measuring 36 inches in diameter.
There are also four straight sections of track
which can create a 36-inch by 56-inch oval
or a 46-inch by 46-inch square-shaped track pattern.
One of the straight sections
has a round receptacle for the barrel connector
to power the track.
Another straight section includes the new
Plug-Expand-Play receptacle which enables you
to easily add a Plug-Expand-Play accessory.
(train horn blast)
Time to open up the helicopter.
It is secured to a cardboard backing by twist-ties.
Carefully untwist the ties and gently remove
the helicopter from the cardboard.
The small taped linkage on the backing
should be removed and carefully installed
between the two sets of rotors.
It snaps into place.
The skids of the helicopter fit under the tabs
in the cradle to secure it to the flatcar.
The locomotive is a model of an
Electro-motive Division GP38-2
in special Norfolk Southern deco.
This is based on a real train which travels
the country educating first responders
on potential railroad related emergencies
and how to deal with them.
The high-cube boxcar includes opening doors
with depictions of a house inside,
just like the real box car.
The large unibody tank car features metal ladders
and hand rails.
Next, there's a short depressed center flat car
with a special cradle to hold the remote control helicopter.
These train cars are sturdy
and feature diecast sprung trucks.
Finally, there's a scale size
extended vision illuminated caboose
with diecast trucks.
Now let's place the train on the track.
The flanges of the wheels fit along the inside edges
of the outer rails.
When an item is set on the track,
roll it with your hand along the rails.
It should ride smoothly.
If you feel a drag or a ratcheting movement,
something's not on right so check the wheels
and fix the alignment with the rails.
It's your set so you can put the cars in any order you want,
but the set is advertised as the boxcar,
then the tank car, followed by the flatcar,
and finally the caboose.
The track and train has been assembled,
so the time has come to run it.
The handheld controller requires
three AAA alkaline batteries.
Make sure the batteries are inserted
as depicted in the controller.
Then secure the plate back into place.
Remove the power pack from the white box.
Insert the barrel plug into the round receptacle
in the special track section.
Then plug the power pack into an outlet.
18 volts is immediately sent through the track.
The lights of the locomotive and caboose will illuminate,
and the locomotive will make a chirping sound.
(chirps)
That means it's searching for a controller.
Turn on the handheld controller,
and when the locomotive finds it,
you will hear the diesel roar of the RailSounds RC system.
(train roaring)
To move the train and speed up, turn the dial to the right.
To slow down and stop,
turn the dial back to the 12 o'clock position.
To reverse the train, turn the dial to the left.
Notice the locomotive has directional headlights.
The three buttons below the dial activate the sounds.
There is a bell button.
(train bell ringing)
There's a conductor announcements button.
- [Conductor] "Let's get our chopper in the air
"and this train on the move!"
- [Narrator] And there's a horn button.
(diesel horn blaring)
There are three different announcements
when the locomotive is parked
and two additional announcements
when the locomotive is in motion.
- [Conductor] "Good job team! Returning to base."
- [Narrator] The handheld controller is designed to run
only this locomotive,
but it can also control
identical NS First Responder locomotives.
The engine and cars have operating couplers at each end
which can be remotely activated
by adding an uncoupling track section.
This special track section is not included in the set.
The couplers can also be opened by pressing down
on the small tab.
This locomotive has Bluetooth technology
which means you can run it
with a compatible device like a smartphone.
Open the app store and search for LionChief
to install the free app.
When you launch the app, you may get prompted
to turn on the Bluetooth feature of your device.
You need to have Bluetooth enabled to run the train
with the app.
Plug the power pack in
and the device should see the locomotive.
Make sure your handheld controller is turned off
or the device won't be allowed to pair with the locomotive.
You may need to tap on the upper central window
to search for the locomotive.
A new window will show
which engines are available to pair with.
Select the Norfolk Southern locomotive,
and press the link button.
The control buttons available
for that locomotive will be orange.
You can press the horn, bell, and announcement buttons.
But not the front and rear uncoupler buttons
which are grayed out because
this locomotive doesn't have that feature.
The throttle control is on the right.
Touch the lever and slide your finger upwards
to move the train and increase speed.
(diesel horn)
Slide the throttle down to slow the train down and stop.
Press the arrows icon to stop the train
and change direction.
When you throttle up again,
the train will move the opposite way.
Now let's talk about flying the helicopter.
The remote control helicopter is not made by Lionel
and the set we opened did not include instructions
for operating it.
If you have experience flying a remote control helicopter
or a drone, that will certainly help.
While Lionel trains are generally designed
for ages eight and up,
small remote control helicopters
should probably be operated by older children.
The controller for the helicopter
takes four AA batteries.
The left joystick controls elevation and speed.
The right joystick controls left and right turns.
There are two small buttons marked L and R.
These help calibrate the controller and helicopter
for smoother and balanced operation.
To recharge the helicopter,
you carefully line up the underside of the helicopter
with the center of the controller and press down.
A small green LED will light from inside the helicopter.
To turn on the helicopter, turn it over and carefully
slide the small power switch from off to on.
You will see blue and red flashing LEDs.
Then turn the helicopter controller on
by pressing the upper central power button
and a red LED will go on.
Move the levers of the controller,
and the helicopter will pair with the controller.
We recommend the helicopter be run in a flat, open surface
and under adult supervision.
Outdoors might be best.
Remember, this item actually flies
using the same lift principle as real helicopters.
That means spinning blades.
If the helicopter approaches anyone or anything,
just kill the throttle and let it drop.
The helicopter is lightweight,
but the plastic construction seems to absorb modest impacts.
If a blade comes off from a rough landing,
chances are it can be snapped back into place.
(diesel horn blaring)
This freight set is rugged and sturdy,
and it looks great.
That this set is based on a real train
may interest rail fans of any age.
The control options are fun,
and the helicopter is an entertaining addition.
It takes a lot of practice to fly and land it,
especially on moving trains.
Easy does it....
Perfect!
(horn blaring)
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