Polar Express Train Set Review

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 10:04 am

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The Polar Express started off as a classic holiday book. Before too long, it was transformed into a beloved holiday movie. Kids and adults alike love this movie, so it was only a matter of time before a Polar Express Train Set would hit the market, to allow people to have their very own, magical Christmas train at home.Amazingly enough, there isn’t just one Polar Express set to choose from; there are actually two different sets that are now available to purchase. To help you Polar Express fans choose the best train set for your home, here is an overview of both, plus a Christmas Story Train set to round things out.

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The Lionel G-Gauge A Christmas Story Train Set – Polar Express Train Set

This Polar Express Train Set, based on the holiday classic – A Christmas Story – is more of an entry-level train set. It doesn’t have all the advanced features of the two Polar Express sets, but it is still very nice. Here are the key features of this train set:

This fun train set features realistic locomotive sounds and a working headlight
Comes with a fun boxcar with a special “Major Award” inside
The track is simple to assemble
The remote control is basic and designed to be easy enough for a 4 year old to use
You can use 6 C batteries or purchase a 9.6 volt battery to run this train set

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As cool as this train’s concept is, it really doesn’t deliver in terms of performance. Some customers have complained about it not being responsive to the remote and just not being up to par, considering that it is a Lionel train set.

The Lionel Polar Express Train Set G-Gauge – Polar Express Train Set

Now we’re talking some genuine Polar Express action. This Polar Express Train Set is definitely a few steps up from the Christmas Story train. Here are the key features:

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Superbly detailed toy locomotive
Makes real train bell and whistle sounds
The passenger cars attach easily with fixed knuckle couplers
The remote control is simple to use, even for younger kids
It even plays an “All Aboard the Polar Express” sound for extra holiday fun

I looked at over 100 customer reviews for this train set, and found some reviews written by some very satisfied customers. While this set isn’t a high-end train for the most serious collectors, it is a very nice mid-level train set that the entire family can have fun with.

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