I'd heard that it does and that it doesn't smoke in previous answers. Does this train actually smoke and, if so, does it come with liquid smoke?
379747
As said in my earlier answer, I am fundamentally disappointed with the operation of the engine. (The electrical contacts are in the coal car, instead of the engine, but the coal car is not heavy enough to hold the wheels on the rails, to make good contact.) But I like the way it LOOKS so I kept it as a stationary display item on my layout (like a statue). So I don't know and don't care whether it will make smoke. Sorry.
379748
The train I reeceived did not come with smoke and nothing I have read about it mentions a smoke unit on it.
2058879
Yes, I have not experienced any smoke, only a little steam when cooking any kind of meat.
1164870
The newer version does not have the add-on piping (wire) that runs down both mid-sides of the locomotive boiler. The new version appears to have that detail molded or cast in to the diecast shell. Although, IMO the older "wire" version "looks" better, the wire stanchions that held the wire away from the loco's shell often broke. So the newer molded in version is probably a better and more practical design especially if handled by children. :-) Although the newer version can operate simultaneously with the other newly released Lionel LIONCHIEF remote controlled locomotives, I'm unsure if it can simultaneously run with other conventionally/transformer controlled (Fwd/Neutral/Rev) locomotives. As noted by others, this new version INCLUDES sounds, engine chuff, steam whistle (much better than the old air whistle) and conductor dialogue clips taken from the Polar Exp movie ("All aboooaaard! This is the Polar Express" and "Tickets, tickets please"). This is a great feature and value because on the older/original non-remote version required you to buy a separate tender and conductor announcement car that cost an additional $160 combined. A couple of Youtube videos give you a good idea of the features: http://youtu.be/iwqn2Dfy6ZQ http://youtu.be/ygwkiGZ1O20
134678
It does have a whistle, and smoke. It runs very well. My grandchildren were all delighted with it and I had to keep telling them that their turn to run it and blow the whistle would come later, as soon as I was done. :) It is a well made product.
1999473
Yes...it does. Note these are the best units I have had so far. The other very popular ones crap out within a year and give a false alarm.This is due to the manner in which the smoke particles are sensed. Photoelectric and ionized particles.Bill
1204738
The unit itself does not. Sometimes when cheese or something oozes out of your sandwich it may give off a bit of smoke, not enough to be an issue at all. Just a slight bit, but it isn't the machine itself, it's the oozing of goodness!! LOL! The only other smoke reason is if you burn your panini of course. Otherwise, with no oozing, no burning, no smoke. :)
1155891
Yes it does, but it is small and if not totally level it will spill. I just put a tinfoil tray on the ground if I'm doing a real fatty smoke. For small things it works just fine.
1958325
It does. I smoked a boneless Boston butt last night and it would have visually answered your question!
2225799
Yes! On the bottom of the train you turn on/ the chuffing and a separate switch on/off for the smoke. The remote controls the extras and needs to run on AAA batteries I believe but once you hit the bells they stay on and whistle and conductor are separate buttons the aren't continuous. Hope this helps
2195528
Yes the train runs by itself. You use the remote to turn it on, blow the while and control the speed level. Once the speed level is set, the train runs continuously. Thanks! Lisa Laing, My Hobby Place & Toys
2031201
You have to push it around the track. If you push the button on the smoke stack, it makes train sounds or plays music
1542872
No it does not. But the florescent lighting is excellent and the dust cover is a big plus Bought it for my son who refurbishes Pre war Lionel trains and got the recommendation from th Lionel Train club as this model being the very best for the cost. Hope this helps.
2171341
No it does not and I am a smoker. Commit used to work well, wish they brought it back.
968344
Yes, it does and it blows strong enough to see the smoke. If you use it the right way, it is the "live saver" for Evap. and Engine vacuum leaks tests. very useful, time saver and money maker tool. Good lucks....
247751
I only used mine once. I don't recall a lot of smoke but I did place the unit beneath my stove vent and turned the fan on as I recall. The fan is loud and I recall leaving it on so there must have been some smoke/steam.
1042420
Ours wouldn't work at first either. No blue light, no smoke. I had to remove the saddle, change the foam cartridge and drain out the excess water. Once I did that, and it was reassembled, it started to work. It's definitely a pretty cool toy. We would have kept it anyway, but my son was very excited about the blue smoke feature so I'm glad I was able to get it working for him.
2118425
There is a lever...and they push the lever down, it starts the sounds, the rattling of the engine and the smoke. This last for a period of 15 seconds. As long as there is water in it, the smoke will continue to work during the push lever action. Way worth the money, my 4 year old loves it!