metal or plastic engine?

Only the Engine is metal- the rest of the set, including the wheels, is plastic.

Will this product fit O-gauge tracks?

It comes with the lionel fast-track. You can run on o-gauge track. You can buy transition track if you need to merge the two tracks. This or any other TMCC style train requires power to be constantly "on" throughout the track set. And either the hand controller or bluetooth device controls the engine. So you can not run a "conventional engine" with a tmcc or lionchief engine at the same time since the power is "constantly on" when using this engine control. Make sense ?

Can you be used outdoors?

Yes, as a matter of fact I can be used outdoors. I was actually outdoors just a moment ago. This train, on the other hand, isn't made to be kept outdoors. You could set it up and use it outside for a while as long as the weather was nice, but it shouldn't be left outside. Since it isn't waterproof, or even water-resistant, any moisture would ruin the electronic components. I'm nut sure if you were asking me or the train, so I answered for both to be safe. If you were asking the train, then what I'm about to say will probably disappoint you........The Polar Express by Lionel isn't capable of answering you. It is an electronic toy which isn't capable of hearing, thinking, or talking. Sorry to break it to you. I'll give you a moment while you let that sink in. Go ahead, take all the time you need.

What is the difference between this and the 5.0 Bluetooth set? They both have Bluetooth and the descriptions are the same

Yes, 5.0 has more options including the ability to record your own messages to the train from your Bluetooth device. The 5.0 is also all electric with hand held control that requires 3 AAA Batts or a0ai mentioned the use of Bluetooth.

Number of Pieces	24
Size	O Gauge
Item Weight	15 Pounds
Item Dimensions	16 x 16 x 8.5 inches
Style Name	Traditional
Item Shape	train set
Occasion Type	Mother's Day, Farewell, Christmas, Valentines Day, Party, Grandparents Day, Friendship Day, Graduation Day, Apology, Anniversary, Father's Day, Birthday
Collection Name	Lionel Electric O Gauge Train Sets
Color	Multicolor
Theme	Trains, Movie, Fantasy
Frame Material	Die-cast metal
Base	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Required Assembly	Yes
Recommended Uses For Product	Indoor
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable
Assembly Time	1 Hours
Not for Kids	No
Number of Batteries	3 AAA batteries required.
Compatibility Options	Lionel O Gauge
Includes Rechargeable Battery	No
Rail Gauge	O Gauge
Control Type	Remote Control, App Control, Bluetooth Control
Fit Type	interlocking
Controller Type	Remote Control, App Control, Bluetooth Control
Control Method	Voice
Special Features	On/Off switch for smoke & sounds / Puffing smoke, Electric locomotive controlled by Remote or Bluetooth LionChief App, RailSounds System controls steam chuffing, background sounds, whistle, bell, and user activated announcements, Powerful maintenance-free motor / Diecast metal locomotive body, Voice Streaming & Recording (VSR) allows you to record or live stream your own custom announcements via LionChief App, Operating couplers / Operating headlight, Two traction tires / Silhouettes in windows / Interior lighting, Lionel Voice Control (LVC) runs your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief App
Includes Remote?	Yes
Remote Control Technology	Bluetooth
Skill Level	Intermediate
Is Electric	Yes
Power Source	Corded Electric
Scale	1:48 Scale
Battery Type	Alkaline

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