This is a "BiPolar" electric locomotive of the Milwaukee Road (class EP-2).  If it seems somewhat familiar -- it was the model for many of the early Lionel and American Flyer toy trains.  In 2002, MTH Electric Trains reproduced a very early (1925) Lionel electric locomotive loosely modeled on the EP-2.  This model of the Lionel #10 was done in red and green for Christmas, with three matching cars, also reproductions of those from three-quarters of a century ago.  Together, the train is called The Christmas Express, and came in a set with track and transformer, ready to run.  This is worthy of note since this set is in Standard Gauge and is the only non-O-Gauge train that I own.  Also, as far as I can tell, it's the first ready to run Standard Gauge set in about 65 years!  As you can see in the photographs below, it's an absolutely exquisite train! The first shows the locomotive. Note the extensive brass add-ons.

Here's the first car.  The three cars are named for Santa's reindeer.

Here's the second.

And here's the observation car. The drumhead reads "Christmas Express".

Here's the face of the locomotive.

Here's a shot of the train on it's Standard Gauge track up in the library, next to the three loops of O-Gauge track that I already have up there.  The difference is size is striking!

In November of 2003, MTH released an additional car for the set, Cupid, to go along with Comet, Blitzen, and Dancer.

Last updated: 04 Feb 2007

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