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Lionel Trains Polar Express Train Set - O Gauge

Lowest new price: $249.00
Lowest used price: $222.71
List price: $379.99
Brand: Lionel
Model: 6-31960

Now, you can own the ever popular Polar Express train from Lionel. Painstakingly designed to be true to the original, this exclusive Lionel train set features a die-cast metal Berkshire steam locomotive with a new, larger pilot, headlight lens cap and unique whistle. The engine and tender are painted in a dark, matte finish to complete the image.

Following the locomotive and tender are two lighted coach cars. The observation car features a new rounded observation deck. Silhouettes in the windows depict passengers, and the joyful coach car is where the kids get their fill of hot chocolate and candy. A 40" x 60" oval track completes the set.

Articulated figures with turning heads, movable arms, bendable waists and jointed knees are included. They can be posed and placed on areas of the locomotive, tender and passenger cars.

Locomotive Features:

Transformer controlled forward, neutral and reverse operation
Air whistle in tender
Operating headlight
Operating coupler on rear of tender
Powerful maintenance-free motor
Two traction tires
Puffing smoke
Die-cast metal locomotive body and frame
Separately applied metal handrails
All-new pilot and headlight lens shield

Passenger Cars Feature:

Interior lighting
Decorated drumhead on observation car
All-new, rounded observation deck
Silhouettes in windows
Gauge: O Gauge
Minimum Curve: 0-27
Dimensions: Length: 63 3/8"
Railroad track layout dimensions: 40" x 60"

With beautiful craftsmanship and styling that evokes a bygone era, the Polar Express Train Set will appeal to everyone in your family. Designed for children ages eight and older, this train set is based on the Caldecott Award-winning book "Polar Express," and the movie that followed in 2004. The gorgeous train set is relatively easy to put together, although parents will probably need to supervise. Even kids younger than eight can enjoy the Polar Express, if parents help them with it.

The Polar Express O Gauge
Ages: 8+

Requires: AC outlet

What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Ease of assembly:
Educational factor:
Novelty factor:

The Good: Lifelike details and optional smoke that comes from the locomotive when it's running.

The Challenging: Learning how to drive the train both backward and forward takes some practice.

In a Nutshell: A beautifully designed and expertly crafted train set that will delight kids and adults both.

The stylish engine bus has a nostalgic, old-fashioned design and is impressively detailed. View larger.

The set comes with figures modeled after characters from the 2004 film. View larger.

Superbly Crafted Toy with Easy Set Up
The pieces of the train set are easily assembled, from the smooth linking of the cars, to setting up the track. The instructions are sometimes vague: for example, the train needs to charge before it runs, but we didn't understand that from the instructions and spent some frustrating minutes wondering why the train wouldn't move.

Otherwise, the toy is a delight to set up and play with. Most of the parts are reassuringly heavy and durable, including the impressive transformer that powers the train. There is a small learning curve associated with learning to drive the train, especially for electric train novices, but kids will quickly catch on with their parents' help. The small figurines that can ride atop the cars are a nice entertaining feature. However, they are small and can get easily lost, as well as pose a choking hazard to younger kids.

Attention to Detail Creates a Lifelike Experience
The Polar Express has some especially nice features, like the smoke fluid that you can add to it so that it emits puffs of smoke as it chugs along. The realistic-sounding steam whistle is also a great touch. The transformer that powers the train is heavy and solid, with a big throttle that's easy for little hands to operate.

Testers found the train easy to assemble, and once charged, it went smoothly around the oval track. At 60 inches long and 40 inches wide, the track is not particularly big, but you can extend it by purchasing more track pieces from Lionel (sold separately). In general, we enjoyed the old-fashioned quality in the train set's well-crafted parts, as well the numerous design details (such as interior lighting, retro styling, and a working headlight) that made the Polar Express come alive.

What's in the Box
1 die-cast steam engine; 1 coal tender; 2 coach passenger cars; 1 observation car; 1 CW-80 transformer; Santa's Bell; 4 articulated movie characters; 1 bottle smoke fluid; 40- x 60-inch oval track (with 8 curved sections; 3 straight sections; 1 power terminal section); and instruction book.

The train puffs smoke and makes convincing whistle sounds as it makes its way around the track.

Features:

Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation
Locomotive has operating headlight and puffing smoke; air whistle in the tender
Locomotive features die-cast metal locomotive body and frame
Operating couplers on rolling stock and on rear of tender
Passenger cars feature interior lighting and silhouettes in windows
Powerful maintenance-free motor, two traction tires, and separately applied metal handrails

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Bachmann 10? Straight Track (6/Card) - N Scale

Lowest new price: $12.73
List price: $21.99
Brand: Bachmann Trains
Model: 44815

N Scale. Premium-quality nickel silver track with molded gray roadbed. Assembles quickly without nails, screws, or special tools. Snaps-together and stays together on floors, tables and carpets.

Features:

Nickel silver rail with Gray roadbed
Customize your layout
Our highest quality rail
Simple assembly
Highly detailed

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Bachmann 11.25? Radius Curved Track (6/Card) - N Scale

Lowest new price: $5.00
List price: $12.99
Brand: Bachmann Trains
Model: 44801

N Scale. Quick and easy track assembly. Nickel silver rails with gray roadbed. Wood grain black plastic ties. Snaps together and stays together. Operates on floors, tables and carpets. No screws, nails or special tools needed for assembly.

Features:

Nickel silver rail with Gray roadbed
Customize your layout
Our highest quality rail
Simple assembly
Highly detailed

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Life-Like Trains HO Scale Freight Runner Electric Train Set

Lowest new price: $89.98
Lowest used price: $77.11
List price: $139.99
Brand: Life-Like Trains
Model: 433-9100

The Freight Runner Train Set comes with illustrated instructions and more than 200 pieces for the ultimate experience. UL listed; no batteries required.

Features:

GP38-2 High Nose Diesel Locomotive with working headlight
Six Authentic Railroad Cards including matching 8-wheel Caboose
89" x 38" Figure-8 layout with Power-Loc Track System and Terminal Rerailer
UL-Listed Power Pack with Forward and Reverse
90-degree Cross Power-Loc Track Eliminates the Need for Bridge and Piers
Livestock Pen with Cows and Pigs
Farm Workers
Snap-Together Passenger and Freight Station
Operating Dual Crossing Gate
110 Railroad Street Highway and Road Signs
12 Utility Polls
Three Hand-Shaped Trees
Two Automobiles
One Pickup Truck
Plug-In Terminal Wires
Extra Couplers
Train Cars measure approximately 5.25" x 1.75" x 1"

Features:

Giant 89" x 38" track oval features Life-Like's exclusive power-loc track system with molded roadbed for fast and easy set-up
Over 200 pieces in this set
Includes: stock pen with farm figures and cattle, snap-together passenger building kit, operating crossing gate, trees, vehicles and signs
Set includes power-loc terminal rerailer power track for easy alignment of locomotive and freight car wheels
Set is a flat figure-8 with a 90-Degree cross track that eliminates the need for piers

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Bachmann Trains Deluxe Thomas and Friends Special Ready-to-Run HO Train Set

Lowest new price: $82.70
Lowest used price: $38.08
List price: $165.95
Brand: Bachmann Trains
Model: 644

00644 Features: -Annie, Clarabel coach with international style hook and loop couplers.-Bertie the bus, harold the helicopter.-Fit E-Z track with 12 pieces of curved track,3 pieces of straight track and 1 straight plug-in terminal.-Power pack and speed controller.-Illustrated Instruction manual. Includes: -Includes Thomas the Tank Engine with moving eyes. Specifications: -Sir Topham Hatt figure 56 x 38 oval of snap.

Features:

Thomas the Tank Engine with moving eyes
Annie and Clarabel coaches with international-style hook and loop couplers
56" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track
Power pack and speed controller
Illustrated instruction manual

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Lionel Santa's Flyer Ready To Run Train Set

Lowest new price: $143.18
List price: $249.99
Brand: Lionel
Model: 6-30164

6-30164 Features: -Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation.-Locomotive has operating whistle, headlight, and puffing smoke unit.-Operating couplers on rolling stock and on rear of tender.-Boxcar plays Christmas music with on / off switch.-Train length is approximately 46.75''.-Track layout is 40'' x 60''.

Enhance your holiday decor with the Santa's Flyer O-Gauge Train Set. This train set is just the right size for building around your Christmas tree. It features festive colors and detailing on the 0-8-0 locomotive and four cars, and the boxcar plays Christmas music (requires one nine-volt alkaline battery, not included.) Real-life features like puffing smoke make this one exciting ride. This set includes engineer and fireman figures affixed in the locomotive cab to lead the way. Santa's Flyer O-Gauge is a fun, family-friendly way to bring magic to the Christmas season.

Santa's Flyer O-Gauge
Train Set

At a Glance:

Age/Weight Requirements:

8 years and older

Assembly Requirements:

1 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). Assembly is required.

Warranty:

Limited one-year warranty

Santa's Flyer O-Gauge Train Set Product Shot

This train features realistic-looking smoke puffing from the engine to enhance the magic of your holiday scene.
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Easy Setup and Transformer Operation

Designed for easy use, Santa's Flyer O-Gauge Train Set features a powerful maintenance-free motor. For out-of-the-box operation, it comes complete with a PowerMax transformer to control forward, reverse, and neutral operation. The eight curved and three straight FasTrack track pieces, along with a FasTrack terminal section, fits together to create a 40-by-60-inch oval and the train cars attach to create a 46-3/4-inch long train. When you're done, the track pieces and train cars pack up quickly and easily for storage.

Realistic Details and Festive Enhancements

This train set is highly detailed with festive colors and seasonal designs like candy cane stripes on the three-dome tank car and seasonal illustrations of stars, snow, and Santa's sleigh. The boxcar plays Christmas music, enhancing the theme even more. The die-cast locomotive body features a metal frame and trucks.

Favorite features include puffing smoke, an operational headlight, and a realistic air whistle in the tender to complete the authentic look and feel of a powerful O-gauge locomotive.

Expand Your Set

To extend your set, consider adding pieces like Santa's Flyer Hot Cocoa Three-Dome Tank Car and Santa's Flyer Animated Gondola (both sold separately).

The Santa's Flyer O-Gauge Train Set is backed by a manufacturer's limited one-year warranty. See owner's manual for details.

What's in the Box

Steam locomotive, tender, Christmas music boxcar, tank car, caboose, eight curved and three straight FasTrack pieces, one FasTrack terminal section, PowerMax transformer smoke fluid, and instructions.

Features:

Train length is approximately 46 ¾", track layout is 40" x 60"
Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation
Locomotive has operating whistle, headlight, and puffing smoke unit
Die-cast metal locomotive body with metal frame and trucks
Operating couplers on rolling stock and on rear of tender

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Bachmann Trains Thomas with Annie and Clarabel Ready-to-Run HO Scale Train Set

Lowest new price: $54.90
List price: $120.95
Brand: Bachmann Trains
Model: 642

00642 Features: -Annie, Clarabel coach with international style hook and loop couplers.-Power pack and speed controller.-Illustrated instruction manual. Includes: -Includes Thomas the Tank Engine with moving eyes. Specifications: -36'' circle of snap-fit E-Z track with 11 pieces of curved track and 1 curved plug in terminal.

Features:

Thomas the Tank Engine with moving eyes
Annie and Clarabel coaches with international-style hook and loop couplers
36" circle of snap-fit E-Z Track
Power pack and speed controller
Illustrated instruction manual

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Life-Like Trains HO Scale Golden Thunder Electric Train Set

Lowest new price: $59.38
Lowest used price: $45.87
List price: $99.99
Brand: Life-Like Trains
Model: 433-8853

433-8853 Features: -Golden thunder.-6 Unit HO scale diesel electric train set, 47'' x 38'' oval track.-Exclusive power-loc track system with molded roadbed for fast and easy set-up.-Clicks together, keeps track connected for superior running anywhere.-Eliminates rail joiners and produces perfect electrical contact-guaranteed.-10-Piece snap-in bridge and pier set for elevated excitement.-Utility poles with transformers, call boxes and street lamps.-Realistic railroad, street and highway signs.-Not recommended for children under 8 years of age. Warranty: -1 Year manufacturer's warranty.

Features:

Giant 47" x 38" Oval Track Features Life-Like?s Exclusive Power-Loc Track System with Molded Roadbed for Fast 'N Easy Set-Up.
Over 120 Piece Set!
Scenic Accessories Include: Utility Poles with Transformers, Call Boxes and Street Lamps & Realistic Railroad, Street and Road Signs
Set Includes Power-Loc Terminal Rerailer Power Track for Easy Alignment of Locomotive and Freight Car Wheels
10-Piece Snap-In Bridge & Pier Set for Elevated Excitement

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Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Freight Train Set

Lowest new price: $190.00
List price: $249.99
Brand: Lionel
Model: 630174

6-30174 Features: -Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation.-Realistic air whistle in tender.-Operating coupler on rear of tender.-Powerful maintenance-free motor.-Die-cast metal locomotive body.-Engineer and fireman figures.-Operating headlight.-Puffing smoke unit.-Traction tires.-Operating couplers.-Opening doors on boxcar.-Metal rails and ladder on tank car.-Material: Plastic and metal.-Gauge: Traditional O gauge.-Rail line: Pennsylvania.-Minimum curve: O-27.-Power source: Electrical. Color/Finish: -Color: Multi. Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Dimensions: -Length: 45.75''.-Layout dimensions: 40'' x 60''. Warranty: -1 year warranty.

Features:

0-8-0 locomotive and tender, boxcar, 3-dome tank car, caboose, eight curved FasTrack sections, three straight FasTrack sections, one FasTrack terminal section, PowerMax transformer, smoke fluid, billboard with two images, ten telephone poles
Transformer controlled forward, neutral and reverse operation
Realistic air whistle in tender, puffing smoke unit and operating headlight
Powerful maintenance-free motor and traction tires
Die-cast metal locomotive body with metal trucks

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Bachmann Industries Super Chief - N Scale Ready to Run Electric Train Set

Lowest new price: $54.00
List price: $129.99
Brand: Bachmann Trains
Model: 24021

With the pride and power of a born leader, the mighty Super Chief thunders along the rails. Spearheading the charge is an F7-A diesel locomotive with the Santa Fe's distinctive red and silver "war bonnet" paint scheme. The N scale Super Chief ready-to-run set comes complete with: · F7-A locomotive with operating headlight · steel gondola · box car · off-center caboose · 24" circle of nickel silver E-Z Track® including 11 pieces curved track, 4 pieces straight track, and 1 curved plug-in terminal rerailer · power pack and speed controller · illustrated instruction manual

Features:

Complete Set - includes everything you need to build your own Railroad
Featuring a 24" Circle of Snap Fit E-Z Track
N Scale - 1:160 - Conforms with NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) Standards

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Santa's Flyer O-GaugeTrain Set

At a Glance:

Age/Weight Requirements:

Assembly Requirements:

Warranty:

Easy Setup and Transformer Operation

Realistic Details and Festive Enhancements

Expand Your Set

What's in the Box

Santa's Flyer O-Gauge
Train Set