(11-06-2016, 12:53 AM)WoodWheel92 Wrote: This set is one of the reasons I don't buy Trackmaster playsets... usually.
All the features only work one way, and sometimes not at all.
Old trains don't work on the mountain, new train barely bounce along through the ride... and the 'exclusive' white track bothers me somewhat.
Doesn't seem that great of an investment in my eyes.
Sad but true, this is why you can get a large TM set with two engines for about USD $30 while individual engines go for $10 (or $15 if they have add'l tender).
I don't know how many revisions Trackmaster sets went through but I have an older one, Henry which uses the smaller more grabby teeth wheels with lots more torque, however slower and noisy but it feels like it's got a lot more personality then the newer silent ones that just roll straight, and won't roll free with no batteries so you can't play manually. The newer ones (Emily and Shooting Star Gordons I picked up) are targeted towards younger kids who just want to see trains move fast and pull some action stunts like this one.
This one does look interesting when it "slides" on top of the mountain, I give credit to FP on that. However they designed it, it looks great on the videos. I hope it doesn't get stuck or push thomas over on top.