Christmas Train Set (Electric)
What kid wouldn’t enjoy having a train set for Christmas? It is one of those classic Christmas traditions that will never lose its charm. There are many different sets on Amazon, but this one seemed to have a good balance of not being too expensive (these things definitely aren’t cheap), coming with a decent amount train cars and accessories, and it received good reviews (albeit only 3 of them).
From the Manufacturer
Start Off Your Railroad Right with Life-Like Train Sets! Loaded with model railroading fun, this big set delivers plenty of railroad action. A rugged GP38-2 diesel with working headlight leads a Sliding Door Box Car, Two-Bay Hopper, Tank Car, Thrall Door Box Car, Stock car and a Matching Caboose down the line. The set includes a Stock Yard complete with pigs, cows and people, along with a simple snap-together Passenger and Freight Station building. There’s a working Crossing Gate with Dual Arms that raise and lower as the train passes. Three trees, two automobiles, a truck and over 100 signs are also included. Setting up the giant 89 x 38″ (2.26 x 0.9m) figure 8 of Power-Loc track will be easy, thanks to the 90° Degree Crossing Track that eliminates separate bridges and piers. Includes English and Spanish instructions. Set Up Size: 89″ x 38″ For fast and easy operation on any surface, sets feature Life-Like’s unique Power-Loc(TM) snap-together track. There’s no need for special boards, nails or tools – and there are NO fussy metal rail joiners to align – simply click each section to the next and you’ll be ready to roll in minutes. Best of all, the built-in roadbed base means you can run your train on any surface, including a rug! There’s also a handy rerailer that makes getting the cars and engine on the track easy, with simple plug-in wiring connections to speed assembly.
Christmas Train Set Description
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″
