I purchased the Hot Chocolate Add-On Passenger Car and Disappearing Hobo Add-On Passenger Car so I would have a total of five cars in my train. The figure configuration of the coach car included in the set and Hot Chocolate Add-On car are somewhat similar. Both cars are constructed the same with somewhat different window and figure configuration. Both show faded children figures, one detail colored waiter/server and one detailed colored chef figure holding cups depicted on both sides. The car included in the original purchased set has the "hero" children figures and "know-it-all" kid figure where the hot chocolate car does not. The hot chocolate add-on car is minus above mentioned children figures and has two shaded windows, three faded waiter/servers and two faded chefs one at each end of the car depicted on both sides. As there is no Hot Chocolate Machine depicted in the hot chocolate add-on car, one might suggest less hero children in one car and window/waiter-server configuration in the other, both infer hot chocolate is being served!

Lionel stuff is expensive....always look for the best deal. The car looks great and is a great addition to our train.

I have the Lionel Polar Express up year around. The Lionel set seemed to "need" this car to be complete as a representation of all the main characters from the movie. It is as advertised and for the time being, at least, completes my set. The "disappearing" feature works but seems more of a gimmick than a useful feature. Why have a hobo car when you can't see the hobo? I'd think even for an imaginative child the novelty would wear off in about ten minutes. But it doesn't detract, and I still give it 5 stars. Oh. Complete disclosure. I'm 79 years old and I bought this for me.

Was a great deal

Looks good
Up and down is nice touch