{"product_id":"mth-11-6016-1-o-gauge-blue-streak-265e-steam-passenger-train-set-with-ps-2-0-ln-box","title":"MTH 11-6016-1  O Gauge Blue Streak 265E Steam Passenger Train Set with PS 2.0 LN\/Box","description":"This is MTH 11-6016-1 O #295E Distant Control Passenger Set w\/PS2, Blue. Distance Control steam passenger train set with Proto-Sound 2.0, Blue Streak. In the summer of 1934, Hudson 5344 entered New York Central's West Albany shops; before year-end, it emerged as the Commodore Vanderbilt, America's first streamlined steam locomotive. By the following February, the Commodore was heading NYC's premier train, the Twentieth Century Limited. Just months later, two versions of the Commodore appeared in Lionel's 1935 catalog: the budget-priced, red 264E leading the Red Comet set, and the deluxe black 265E, equipped with crosshead and piston, driving rod, connecting rod, and simulated reversing gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the actual Commodore was never paired with streamlined stainless steel cars, Lionel created its own modern train by matching the 265E with chrome-plated articulated cars borrowed from its Flying Yankee model - oddly predicting the prototype Empire State Express, a 1941 NYC train that coupled a different streamlined Hudson with gleaming Budd-built passenger cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly one other engine ever received Commodore-style streamlining: In 1936 a NYC Mohawk was streamlined to lead the Rexall Train. Proclaiming The Depression is over! and sporting car names that included Firstaid, Kantleek, and Ad-Vantages, the train barnstormed across 47 states to showcase the wonders of the United Drug Company's (Rexall) products. Immensely popular with the public, the blue-and-white train was immediately modeled by Lionel, cataloged as The Blue Streak from 1936-38. Imagine you're a child in the Depression-weary 1930s, when these Commodore Vanderbilt sets captured the excitement and optimism of the newest thing on American rails.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive features:\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast chassis\u003cbr\u003eStamped metal boiler \u0026amp; tender\u003cbr\u003eFlywheel equipped motor\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive speed control in scale MPH increments\u003cbr\u003eElectronic reverse unit\u003cbr\u003eRemotely operating latch-type Proto-Coupler\u003cbr\u003eOperating headlight\u003cbr\u003eSynchronized puffing Proto-Smoke unit\u003cbr\u003eAll-metal wheels and gears\u003cbr\u003eProto-Sound 2.0 sound system featuring freight yard Proto-Effects\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive measure: 20 3\/4 x 3 3\/8 x 4 1\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePassenger cars feature:\u003cbr\u003eStamped steel bodies\u003cbr\u003eAll-metal 4-wheel trucks\u003cbr\u003eAutomatic metal box couplers\u003cbr\u003eColorful, attractive paint schemes\u003cbr\u003eMetal wheels and Axles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet features:\u003cbr\u003eAll-metal steam locomotive\u003cbr\u003e3-car passenger consist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet includes:\u003cbr\u003e265E steam engine\u003cbr\u003e619 series coach\u003cbr\u003e617 series coach\u003cbr\u003e618 series observation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-8: Like New based on visual appearance. The original box is included. The instruction manual is not included. Due to the date of manufacture, the buyer may need to replace the battery. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Like New.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-8: Complete, all original, no rust, may show some sign of being run and\/or age. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-8\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"The condition of this item leads us to believe it is fully functional.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Minor abrasions, creases, small tears, color changes, soiling. Missing inner liners.\"\u003eP-6\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-6016-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e **** No Road Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sets (No Track\/Trans)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is 6280228. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11981125\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44132251238522,"sku":"6280228","price":767.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260602-065504-C5-Trainz-6280228-03.jpg?v=1780518289","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-11-6016-1-o-gauge-blue-streak-265e-steam-passenger-train-set-with-ps-2-0-ln-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}