Lionel Polar Express Train Set – G-Gauge
Lionel Polar Express Train Set - G-Gauge
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Product Description
All aboard the Polar Express! Perfect for inspiring imagination, this electric train set features ultra-realistic start-up and shut-down sequences, and is loaded with authentic train sounds including a bell and whistle.
Train set has a Berkshire Steam Locomotive, Passenger Car and Observation Car. Features include bell, whistle, fixed knuckle couplers, IR R/C remote control and 50"L x 70"W oval track. Requires two "AA" batteries for controller and six "C" batteries for train, included.
Details
- Highly-detailed G-Gauge steam locomotive
- Authentic train sounds, including bell and whistle
- Working headlight
- Handsomely detailed passenger cars feature fixed knuckle couplers
- Remote control features clearly marked buttons that allow the user to make the train go forward and backwards, to sound the whistle, to ring the bell, and to play `All aboard for the Polar Express¿
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I purchased this Lional train in ‘O’ guage for my grandchildren and they and their parents just loved it! The Berkshire locomotives are very well constructed as are the passenger cars. I’ve added the ‘Disappearing Hobo’ and ‘Chocolate’ cars to the rolling stock. Initially, I didn’t believe my granddaughters would like the train, however they enjoy it very much. Amazon provided a great value for my money!
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I have loved trains since I was a child. I own both the “O” Guage and now the “G” guage versions. There are differnces between the two, but those who love trains usually know what they are buying before they purchase it. This G guage is plastic, not metal like the O, but it is wonderful nevertheless. It has all the magic of a toy train, beautifully built, great sounds, nice electronics that make the engine slow and speed realistically, and the wonderful extras like the ghost on the roof who disappears when you flip him over. I love this train and anyone who know Lionel, will understand and love this train. I give 4 stars because the track does not snap as good as it could, but no problem.
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My grandson is kookoo for any trains, Thomas, Polar Express, toys, movies, YouTube videos… any trains in any form.
I thought I’d get him a junky train for fun for Christmas. I figured it would last the season. Unfortunately, I picked up a cheapie at ToysRUs for $[...]. Not only did it break after one week, it was pretty cheesy. Cars didn’t really hook together, battery hookup from the coal tender to the engine was junky, etc. I don’t even know if I’ll be able to get credit for the dumb thing since my daughter-in-law inadvertently threw the receipt away. But my grandson was nutty about the thing.
So I started a desparate search last night Dec. 19th, and everyone was out of the junkier trains. I did an extreme internet search and found nothing. By today, just about everyone was out of the better trains too. I finally had success at Target and got the Polar Express Battery Powered train G Scale. My grandson absolutely loves it and it is made so much better than the cheap ones. The cars securely hook together, it has 3 speeds forward and 3 reverse. My daughter-in-law is thrilled that it doesn’t really make a big racket; just enough noise to please my grandson without irritating everyone else in the household. I am planning to get him two 9.5 v. battery packs and chargers so he won’t run out of batteries. This train is definitely the hit of Christmas 2008.
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Santa got this for my boys for Christmas (ages 5 & 7). Packaged well, durable. The track goes together easy and is sturdy. Comes with batteries which is a big plus; however, after getting everything together and pushing the button, it will only move a couple inches and then stops. How disappointing is that to two little boys who want to play with it on Christmas. So now I have to get 6 more C batteries and hope that that will fix it.
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Santa brought this for my oldest son 5 1/2 yrs old and he just loves it. The G scale train came with a remote control fair amount of track and the engine, tender and 2 passenger cars. My son loves this toy train so much that while visiting family in town for Christmas was begging to go home and play with his Polar Express.
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This was just what my 4 yr old son wanted. He is crazy about trains of all kinds but especially loves the Polar Express. He is very happy with it and it has held up to his “crashes”, so far!
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I was surprised to see the negative reviews on this product, but after reading them I think most of them were from people that did not read or understand the product description. This is a ‘G’ scale toy plastic train with plastic track that is battery powered and is controlled by an R/C unit.
I have not seen another ‘G’ scale set with better quality equipment and features for the price. The engine has built-in sound that makes a steam ‘chuff’ noise synchronized to the speed of the engine. It also makes a steam brake release noise when it stops. It has a bell sound and whistle that you can control from the R/C unit. It has 3 speeds in both forward and reverse directions. The speeds seems very prototypical. The speed is also momentum controlled – the train speeds up and slows down at a measured pace just like a real train. The detail on the engine is quite good for a ‘toy’ train.
I had the same experience with the included batteries as others – they barely moved the train for a few minutes and then conked out. I replaced the standard batteries with alkaline ones and it ran for about 10 hours before needing replacement. I have switched to a compatible 9.6v rechargeable battery that works great, is cheaper to run, and environmentally better.
The packaging states the set is for kids 4 years or older. Both my 4-1/2 year old and 2 year old can run the train with the R/C controller (and did not stop playing with it for almost a week). However they do not have the dexterity to couple the cars or snap the track together. I would guess that a 5 or 6 year old would be able to assemble and operate everything without adult help. They have banged the engine, thrown the controller, and knocked the coaches around quite a bit without any damage.
For model railroaders or anyone who wants to tinker, you could add lighting to the coaches fairly easily. I think the train would work well outdoors if you want to try creating a garden railway. I do wish Lionel would make more track options – an ‘X’ crossing and R/L hand switches would allow expansion to a true train layout instead of just an oval or circle.
I don’t think you could find a better quality radio controlled toy ‘G’ scale train with so many features for such a low price.
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Many years ago, my siblings and I had a Lionel train; we only set it out under the Christmas tree, and then put it away till the next year. I remember passing the train along to three nephews who, in turn, set it up and kept it out, year round. In either instance, we formed hills and snow-capped mountains under the tree, using crushed brown grocery bags colored over with crayons of different shades to resemble rocky formations, and glued with a light blanket of plastic snow. Under the tree, we placed sheets of cotton to replicate snow, over the bed sheet beneath, sometimes, placing small mirrors to resemble patches of ice. We played by the tree for hours, looking at the miniature houses and village that we meticulously set up so that the train passing through would feel at home in our little village.
In addition, there were miniature street lights, benches, fences, walk-over bridges, animals, trucks, wagons, all kinds of people, skaters and walkers, and cars to add adventure to our own little village. Many of the buildings were the old Plasticville units that we assembled and strategically placed around the tree; we even placed strings of lights in and through the buildings. I think we would have easily filled the entire room with the miniature pieces of a replicated town. We had dozens of trees and shrubs to place throughout our village, and each year, we would add a new building to our village, as funds were available; after all, we were just little children. I wonder, today, where that old Lionel train is, or if it’s been recycled. I will never know.
But, I do know, today, that a new Lionel train is waiting to make its run to the home of two small children who have no idea, yet, what adventure lies ahead of them. This year, 2009, the Lionel Polar Express is waiting for its own adventure into the lives of these two young children. Quite possibly, they will take to it like “cookies and milk”, or “fish in water”, or “bunnies feasting on new blades of grass”. Where will they put this train? Is there a room big enough to set it up so that they can retreat to this miniature world and spend hours of enjoyment dreaming of themselves being on the Polar Express, just like the little children in the movie of the same name. I wonder, too, if I will get to see them set it up and play with it, of course, with my movie camera ready to go. I’m waiting for the word from the parents that “it’s full steam ahead” for the Polar Express to make its run to their house this Christmas.
The Polar Express is the name of the story (and eventual movie) by the author, Chris Van Allsburg. The story is all about “believing”, believing inspite of all the complexities that exist today. The children in the story, each have their own challenges to meet; the young boy has his doubts, at first, but as the story moves along, he comes to believe in himself. This is symbolic for each of us; there is a time for everything, and there is a time for doubting and a time for believing. This story will give you inspiration to believe in yourself, whether you are 7 or 87, any age will do.
Consider bringing this symbol of childhood, immersed with faith in oneself, and hope in all that life has to offer. Buy a train for those special someones in your life, and get down on the floor with them in building their own little world. All aboard, and Merry Christmas.
This is one of Lionel’s special editions that will probably bring back that “spirit of imagination” in the young and the old, whichever you are. Now is your chance to bring back some childhood playthings that will open up a world of adventure for your children, maybe even for yourself.
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We purchased this train as a Christmas gift for our 2 and 4 year old boys. They love it! The day after Christmas, we took it to the local Botanical Gardens where a train club has a historic G-scale track set up, and they were delighted to let us run our train on their track.
We have not yet had to replace any batteries, but will probably go with the rechargeable 9-V option, since we try to use rechargeable batteries whenever we can.
The tracks stay put together, although it takes one of us adults to put it together. The cars seem very durable so far.
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I seriously considered not purchasing this item because of the negative reviews. However, it was the BIG ITEM on my 4 y/o son’s Christmas list. I didn’t want him to be disappointed that Santa didn’t bring his Polar Express train, so I reluctantly purchased it. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised! Santa really delivered. This train is beautiful! Everything my little guy was dreaming of. It comes in an easy to unpack/re-pack box that is great for putting it away during non-play time. It is sturdy and easy to assemble. It is easy to control. Most importantly, it is absolutely charming with great details. I’m not sure what went wrong with the folks who gave negative reviews, possibly wrong expectations. However, I must say that the item description covers it well. If you’re looking for a Polar Express train lovely enough to collect, but simple, sturdy, and inexpensive enough to give to a child, look no further.