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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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HO
DeWitt Clinton Train Set
A finely detailed model of one of the earliest steam
operated train in America. Standard stagecoach bodies were mounted
on railroad wheels for the passengers back in 1831. Comes with
a 47" x 38" oval track, a power pack and speed controller. |
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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
Battery Operated Action Train
A battery powered engine with a working headlight to pull the other
2 cars along the track, a cement wagon and a tipping car carrying
rocks. This is a two way engine for both forward and reverse motion.
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Deluxe
Wooden Jumbo Stacking Train
A train set for children 2 yrs and up. Solid wood construction with
pieces that are stackable in different ways. Comes with a tether to
pull the train around. |
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Brio
My First Railway 15-pc. Set
Sized for little fingers and the wagons can be played with on
and off the tracks. They are also compatible with other Brio
classic wooden railways for expansion. |
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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. |
BRIO
Track and Stack City Set
A quality Swedish wooden train set with 38 pieces. Includes an engine
and 2 cars, a station with a built in lift and about 150" of
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Thomas
at the Station Set
Each train set is a stand-alone or can be combined with other
sets and accessories. The train sets are completely motorized and
requires 1 AA battery to run. Designed with preschoolers in mind. |
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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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