I recently came across a Scooby Doo train set by Lionel. When I went looking for further details, I discovered it was not the only one. But more on the others next time.
Probably the biggest name in American model railways, Lionel are best known for their O Gauge models. Many of them have working features. Note that American O Gauge is 1/48th scale, while British O Gauge is 1/43rd. The models are very large, and very expensive.
This is a fairly modern range, from 2018. There is a basic train set, with various extra cars (wagons) available separately.
6-85241 The Mystery Machine FT LionChief Set with Bluetooth. LionChief is the control system.
This includes the EMD FT Diesel Electric engine - with sounds and working headlights - painted up as The Mystery Machine. The engine number is 1969, the year the Scooby Doo cartoon made its debut. There are three freight cars (wagons) decorated with scenes and characters from the Scooby Doo cartoon, a transformer, controller, and 40 x 60 inch oval of track.
The wagons are a plain box car or goods van, with 'Would You Do It For Some Scooby Snacks ?' on the sides. An open goods wagon or gondola car, with a load of crates, which has an animated feature: a monster chases Shaggy and Scooby Doo around. Finally, a caboose, or brake van, which lights up.
The extra models are:
6-85323 Scooby Doo Boxcar, with opening doors
1928360 Scooby Doo Aquarium Car, another animated model
1928590 Happy Birthday Scooby Doo Sound Box Car
There is also a model building:
85269 Scooby Doo Sam Witches Cafe - lighted interior
I do not know if this is the entire line, as American O Gauge model trains are not my usual subject.
Here is a You Tube video showing the engine, and two of the extra cars. It shows their special features, including sound effects, in action.
Unboxing and test run video of the basic set.
Ten photographs, all from Worthpoint.
Paul Adams from New Zealand
