If they did all their accessories like that they would probably do a whole lot better because that is the coolest accessory I’ve ever seen and I’ve been doing trains for 50 years!!
They should put a telescoping antenna in the rocket so the rocket take off is more gracefull. Fill the area with more smoke and allow the smoke to fill the Antenna so that the smoke escapes within the cavity of the rocket. Lock the rocket in the extentended position so there will be smoke coming from bottom of the rocket high above the launch pad.
I’m a 74 year old kid, who, like some, mentioned rediscovering O gauge trains during COVID. I started with my post way Seaboard switcher, number 601, and track that I got for Christmas 1956. After watching yours and other TH-cam videos, I progressed through the mid 80’s offerings to MTH PS2 and PS3 engines. A couple of LionChief blue tooth sets for the grandkids have also been added. I enjoyed watching the live stream panel from York. Everyone did great. Did I notice that you had a haircut? Couldn’t see your ponytail. Keep up your excellent videos.
Very cool, I got the last one Lionel issued may 15or more years ago. In July I got the one Menards issued. Cool effects, but this is awesome! Thanks for sharing
This is why I'm excited about the base 3, it will eventually allow you to control accessories. A lot of my plug n play have long cords for the button that activates the accessories, and the I have activation buttons all over the layout.
All things considered, it's something you could do for an older rocket launcher as well, add a little bluetooth speaker, a smoke unit, and some lights around the gantry/crane. Using audio-editing software, you could use actual NASA comms from Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo as well as all the sound effects, just remember to pull the timer so the rocket launches in sync with the audio.
I’ve got an original #175 Rocket Launcher. Still works too. However the wire running from the rocket launcher to the controller is chaffing. I have only one rocket for two rocket launchers, the other being the rocket launching flatcar produced around the same time, and I’m not certain which model the rocket goes to.
It is a shame I don’t have a vaulted ceiling. I don’t think my 8 foot ceiling will let the final one fly. It would be nice if you could control the distance/force of the rocket. Restraint for the lower ceiling and power for those with high ceilings.
Wow Eric I think that it so cool accessory and I think that Lionel could make game of it do you think that is a good idea Eric but you don't have production model right Eric?
Lionel's never been able to put enough resources into HO. It's always been a side project. Then again, most the HO makers don't do O very well..if at all.
Hey Eric my name is Dixon I'm 16 years old as I make this comment I have have always wanted a model train layout ever since I was very young but I never got the chance but when my parents got divorced my mom decided to take the plunge and hired a wood contractor to build us a table for my railway now I run on the same type that you do which is 3 rail O scale and we did some work to it in 2020 and I was hoping that it would be done in the next few years but unfortunately we just never got around of doing it cuz it's just extremely difficult to get it they way that I what to be, but when ever we try and do it i get so much anxiety cuz I suffer from mild autism and what makes it worse is there's always thing in my family that are always getting in the way of my dreams with my siblings sports and 3 dogs that we have it's just been really hard for me to fine time to get this layout done and what also doesn't help is my brother wants to turn my train layout into a gym and I hate exercise so it's like I have to gard my train room, and my mom tries to help me do it and get it completed and never give up but there's just so much stuff that goes in are life and I just don't know what to do anymore and I'm starting to lose hope. I just wanted to accomplish my dreams by having my own little world. But things are always getting in the way, and it's just been extremely hard and depressing for me. I hope you see this comment
Former historian at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center here - I have to have this!
It's always cool seeing the older postwar designs get a modern upgrade.
I always love the idea!
If they did all their accessories like that they would probably do a whole lot better because that is the coolest accessory I’ve ever seen and I’ve been doing trains for 50 years!!
They should put a telescoping antenna in the rocket so the rocket take off is more gracefull. Fill the area with more smoke and allow the smoke to fill the Antenna so that the smoke escapes within the cavity of the rocket. Lock the rocket in the extentended position so there will be smoke coming from bottom of the rocket high above the launch pad.
I’m a 74 year old kid, who, like some, mentioned rediscovering O gauge trains during COVID.
I started with my post way Seaboard switcher, number 601, and track that I got for Christmas 1956. After watching yours and other TH-cam videos, I progressed through the mid 80’s offerings to MTH PS2 and PS3 engines.
A couple of LionChief blue tooth sets for the grandkids have also been added.
I enjoyed watching the live stream panel from York. Everyone did great.
Did I notice that you had a haircut? Couldn’t see your ponytail.
Keep up your excellent videos.
Yeah I got a hair cut a couple months ago 😀
Lionel going sell alot of rocket launchers 🚀🚀🚀
That is incredible. I have an original #175, but I have to get this one to put them side by side. Very cool.
Very cool, I always enjoy seeing how lionel updates older pieces.
Very cool, I got the last one Lionel issued may 15or more years ago. In July I got the one Menards issued. Cool effects, but this is awesome! Thanks for sharing
This is why I'm excited about the base 3, it will eventually allow you to control accessories. A lot of my plug n play have long cords for the button that activates the accessories, and the I have activation buttons all over the layout.
WOW!!! What an incredible accessory! Absolutely love it!
Awesome! This looks like fun.
I can’t wait for, nor can I believe it is almost time for the Christmas Bonanza!!! 🎄
This looks really cool Eric.
All things considered, it's something you could do for an older rocket launcher as well, add a little bluetooth speaker, a smoke unit, and some lights around the gantry/crane.
Using audio-editing software, you could use actual NASA comms from Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo as well as all the sound effects, just remember to pull the timer so the rocket launches in sync with the audio.
One word. COOL!!!
Wow that's awesome go great with military or other space train sets
I would get this thing just for the audio sequence! This is awesome!
This is another great accessory for "LIONEL" Trains! 👍🏼
Trains & Rockets rule!
The hobo union approves of this video.😊😊😊
Too much fun!
I have an original #175 on my layout. Fun accessory. Sound and smoke are nice features but not enough for me to replace my original #175.
Very cool!
That was cool. I want one.
I’ve got an original #175 Rocket Launcher. Still works too. However the wire running from the rocket launcher to the controller is chaffing. I have only one rocket for two rocket launchers, the other being the rocket launching flatcar produced around the same time, and I’m not certain which model the rocket goes to.
Most impressive
Great!
NEAT !!!!!!!
That is really awesome
I'm assuming that this is only to be used on an outdoor layout? Because when the rocket launches it could destroy things in the house.
this would go well with my ES44AC 1775 Army locomotive
Nice
It is a shame I don’t have a vaulted ceiling. I don’t think my 8 foot ceiling will let the final one fly. It would be nice if you could control the distance/force of the rocket. Restraint for the lower ceiling and power for those with high ceilings.
Lost a lot of chopper blades on my 3419 Helicopter Flat ❗🚁🚁
Wow Eric I think that it so cool accessory and I think that Lionel could make game of it do you think that is a good idea Eric but you don't have production model right Eric?
Not yet, it hasn’t been released yet
@@Ericstrains ok Eric.
Pretty sure there was a tmcc one back in the mid 2000s
maybe
hi there, wish i got one
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
I want one, too.....and I don't even have a layout.....
this has always been on my wishlist. Mainly due to the awsome control panel. would be a shame to drop that cool component.
It’s a shame they can’t put this much effort into their HO market
Lionel's never been able to put enough resources into HO. It's always been a side project. Then again, most the HO makers don't do O very well..if at all.
Lionel should do a license with Elon and use a SpaceX rocket!
Hey Eric my name is Dixon I'm 16 years old as I make this comment I have have always wanted a model train layout ever since I was very young but I never got the chance but when my parents got divorced my mom decided to take the plunge and hired a wood contractor to build us a table for my railway now I run on the same type that you do which is 3 rail O scale and we did some work to it in 2020 and I was hoping that it would be done in the next few years but unfortunately we just never got around of doing it cuz it's just extremely difficult to get it they way that I what to be, but when ever we try and do it i get so much anxiety cuz I suffer from mild autism and what makes it worse is there's always thing in my family that are always getting in the way of my dreams with my siblings sports and 3 dogs that we have it's just been really hard for me to fine time to get this layout done and what also doesn't help is my brother wants to turn my train layout into a gym and I hate exercise so it's like I have to gard my train room, and my mom tries to help me do it and get it completed and never give up but there's just so much stuff that goes in are life and I just don't know what to do anymore and I'm starting to lose hope. I just wanted to accomplish my dreams by having my own little world. But things are always getting in the way, and it's just been extremely hard and depressing for me. I hope you see this comment
Not a fan of this
I guess you don’t like fun 🤣
Eh? It’s ok I guess. Not for me though.
Cool 🙂