Lionel Animated Lumber Loader Review

The Animated Lumber Loader brings welcome movement to layout's logging district. The claw grabs log bundles and swings them onto waiting flatcars with convincing motion, and the mechanism is smooth and reliable. The painted building shell is nicely detailed with realistic signage. Wiring into the accessory bus is simple and the included instruction sheet is clear. The log loads provided look great on standard flatcars. A very effective scene-builder that earns its shelf space on any Pacific Northwest or Appalachian-themed layout.