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Lionel
Trains Polar Express Train Set
This high quality electric train set features a die-cast
metal steam locomotive and two lighted coach cars. Silhouettes in
the windows depict scenes from the movie. The main characters from
the movie are included as articulated figures. |
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| Below are relatively inexpensive wooden and plastic toy
trains and sets for little kids. Some are battery operated
for motorized action. What these lack in details and realism they
more than make up for the imagination and creativity they nurture. |
 
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BRIO
Mining Play Set
A reversible drive-through mining scene with engine,
wagonload of rocks and one section of rail. Connects into Brio,
Thomas and other track sets. |
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Melissa
& Doug Stacking Train
15 wooden interchangeable pieces. Freight cars have
sturdy pegs for linking the cars and stacking the "cargo"
blocks. |
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Maxim
Wooden Big Engine Train (4)
In scale and interchangeable with Brio, Thomas the
Tank, and other wooden train sets and accessories. The 4 set
train is 12" long and has a lifetime warranty. |
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Fisher-Price
GeoTrax Remote Control Timbertown Railway
Popular set is designed for kids ages 2 to 7. Play
with or without the remote control. Requires 6 AA batteries
for the remote and the train engine, not included. Compatible
with other GeoTrax. Requires easy assembly. |
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Melissa
& Doug Classic Wooden Railway Set
A popular 132 piece train set that includes multi-piece trains
and magnetic-tipped cranes, switches, a t-junction for passing
lanes, trees, workers, traffic signs and a whole lot more. |
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A dream of every kid to see one under the Christmas tree. The
downside is that motorized electric trains are now expensive to
the point of being prohibitively so as toys for kids. The bewildering
number of manufacturers, sizes, types and accessories are geared
towards serious adult enthusiasts rather than toys for kids.
Various links to serious train sites.
http://www.greatesthobby.com/
http://www.internettrains.com/
Good article on benefits of toy trains as a hobby for kids, beginning
with wooden sets.
http://www.trains.com/
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Thomas the Tank Engine with moving eye and three holiday
freight cars. 56" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track with
speed controller and power pack.
