On30 Spectrum 2-Truck Shay, Midwest Quarry Review

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(More customer reviews)This is part of Bachmann's high quality line of 1/4" to the foot ('O' Scale) models. These represent 30" narrow gauge trains that operated around the late 1800's through the mid 1900's. These models run on HO gauge track, though the tie spacing is aesthetically incorrect for this scale; proper O scale 30" gauge track is available.
This really represents the pinnacle of mass produced locomotives. The majority of this model is high quality die-cast metal, and most of the detail parts are metal as well. Solder joints are clean and professionally done, and the paint job is fantastic. The drive-train functions in a completely prototypical manner, with variable length universal joints transferring rotation to the wheels via bevel gears. Watching this model run is simply fascinating! The gearing is very low, so this engine is amazingly smooth at slow speeds. Considering that real shay locomotives rarely broke 20 mph, this is just fine. There is space in the fuel bunker for a DCC decoder, and even a speaker for a sound equipped decoder. There are several after market 'dress up kits' out there for this model, but even if you leave it as is, it is a beautiful little machine.
The quality of this piece easily rivals $1000+ hand made brass imports from a few years ago; you simply will not find anything to be the least bit disappointed about with this loco. The actual length of this model is about 7".
Note that this is a finescale model, and is appropriately fragile. Children would certainly enjoy this, but it is meant to be enjoyed with the eyes, and only gently cared for with the hands! Unless you are pretty interested in scale model railroading, I'm not sure why you would even consider buying this...

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HO 4-8-4 GS4 w/DCC, SP/Daylight #4446 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fine model. Well detailed. The only gripe I have is that it is a little light and can't pull a very long string of cars without spinning it wheels. Once I added a little lead for weight, it worked well and was able pull the normal consist.

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Lionel Wild West Set-Lone Ranger Review

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(More customer reviews)This train set is really an awesome one. It has all the sound you could expect from areal train plus lights and a big track. The locomotive is a die cast metal model and puffs smoke from its chimmney the smoke follows the motor sound and increases in speed as the train speeds up. It also has the sounds of a real crew and a train whistle. The lights in the locomotive, light car and caboose can turn on and the doors in the box car really open its the best gift for a train fan/lover or collector, no matter the age this will do!!!

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Thomas & Friends Trackmaster R/C Thomas at Tidmouth Sheds Review

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(More customer reviews)My children really like Trackmaster Thomas toys with the exception of this. The problem is that you have to assemble the sheds and they fall apart if touched. Before Fisher Price offered Trackmaster, it was distributed by Hit Toys. Search Amazon for "Hit Toys Thomas at Tidmouth Sheds" and you'll see more reviewers with the same problem. It took me an hour to get the sheds together and then about 5 minutes of play for them to fall apart. It became frustrating to both me and my children. After about a week of trying to make the sheds work we gave up. The other items in the set are nice, but the sheds is what children want the most.

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O-27 James Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this to add to an existing Lionel set. It has enough power to pull at least five or six cars. It goes forward and in reverse and the whistle sounds. The engine is stable and it is hard to derail it. We ran it at full speed on a O-36 Fastrack loop and it stayed on the track. The details look nice. The eyes go back and forth and you can change the faces, but we never do so. For the money it is a nice engine.

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G Scale Complete Steam Engine Passenger Train Set Review

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(More customer reviews)This low cost alternate to LGB outdoor railway trains proved to be ideal for Fall days when leaves and grime stall my track powered locomotives. It was able to cope with long grades and complicated track work. The remote control is tricky and setting the halt mode nearly impossible. Hitting the "music" button results in a impressive outburst of huffing and whistle blowing.

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GeoTrax North Pole Express Christmas Train Playset Review

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(More customer reviews)My children are very young at 2.5 and 1.5 but we got this as a Thanksgiving present thinking it would be enjoyed for many years to come. We just put it together today but I can tell it is a huge hit already. We were skeptical about it because I couldn't find any reviews before purchasing. So far it stays on the tracks pretty well with my kids little hands. I know that as they get older it will be easier for them to use but we are really satisfied so far!

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Bachmann Trains Overland Limited Ready - To - Run Ho Scale Train Set Review

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(More customer reviews)The Bachmann HO Overland Limited Train Set is an absolutely beautiful train set if all you want to do is look at it. If you want to operate the Overland Limited Set or play with it, BUY SOMETHING ELSE: The wheels fall off and will not stay on as the train navigates the snap-fit tracks built for it. The Train does not get around the entire loop of tracks without losing nearly all its wheels on the main car as well as the accompanying nine cars. Flipping the switch on the terminal rerailer amounts to a derailment because the wheels can't handle turns. The worst part is the merchants selling this product know this and will not accept returns or issue refunds or exchanges once the item has been opened. It is a very expensive Train Set which is frustrating especially when I think about the fact that I purchased it as my kid's first really expensive toy for $198.60 and my kid didn't play with it for more than five minutes before the wheels fell off. Mind you, this is just while he is watching the train navigate the snap-fit tracks.

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The biggest and the best for serious railroad enthusiasts. From a powerful 4-8-4 steam locomotive, to an impressive consist of nine cars, this set has it all! The Overland Limited comes complete with Bachmann?s exclusive E-Z Track snap-fit track and roadbed system, plus Union Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive and tender with operating smoke and headlight features grain car three-dome tank car flat car with logs center-flow hopper open quad offset hopper two plug-door box cars wood stock car wide-vision caboose 72" x 45" oval E-Z Track set with 12 pieces of curved track, 5 pieces of straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual.

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Thomas and Friends TrackMaster New Character Introductions - Hank - US Engine Review

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(More customer reviews)Design of this product makes no sense at all, and consequently it is a big disappointment to kids and a huge waste of money. There are three cars that are part of this toy. A locomotive followed by 2 other cars. You would think they would have had the battery go in the locomotive, so that car would have the power and pull the other 2 cars behind it so it could operate in a straight line or stay on tracks. But no. Instead they put the battery in the second car, the one BEHIND the powerless locomotive. Result: the second car pushes the locomotive and causes the entire thing to jack-knife almost immediately, and to just go around and around in circles. Nothing can be done about it. My son's friend has the same train and his has the same problem. Just around in circles and won't stay on a track. I have no idea what the designer of this product was thinking, but it's a big waste.

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Continental Express 0n30 Scale Steam Christmas Passenger Train Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Should have known better. Other trains of this variety cost 2 or 3 times as much for a reason. They were worth it. My advice, spend more for a better train set. It tells you something when trim pieces break off while you are unwrapping it. The motor gears were mis-alinged. It wasn't a cheap train set. It was expensive junk.

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HO Spencer the Silver Engine w/Moving Eyes Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought Spencer to go along with the other HO Thomas Tank engines for our HO train tracks. It is a great addition to add to your collection. Spencer arrived in a timely manner and brand new package like I bought it at the store. Thank you.

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HO Edward w/Moving Eyes Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought Edward to go along with our HO Thomas engines. It is a fun toy for your HO trains. Edward arrived brand new like I bought it in the store.

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Thomas and Friends TrackMaster R/C - Thomas Review

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(More customer reviews)We recently purchased this toy for our 3 year-old to add to his Tomy made Thomas set (uses Trackmaster trains). He loves everything about his R/C Thomas. He loves the sounds, he loves the ability to make him go forward, backward and stop whenever he wants and he loves seeing Thomas going around his track.
I couldn't agree with my son more but with one exception. Because the remote makes a constant "chugga chugga" noise as the train is in motion, the batteries in the remote die very quickly. After one day of playing with it we had to change them. The batteries in Thomas were still fine but because there is constant sound from the remote (unlike comparable GeoTrax train remotes) it can go through batteries very quickly.
Other than that, this was a fantastic addition to our set. Sure, having motorized trains is great but why not have R/C trains that you can control right?

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CAT Construction Express Train Review

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(More customer reviews)This was my Son's favorite gift! He is 4.5. Follow Amazon's recommended ages. I read the reviews prior to purchase plz this is NOT for a 2 year old. It would be no fun for you or him/her. It seems durable enough. It's not like the ole metal trains but hey this is 2008 everything is plastic and from China. Of course I would not recommend eating any part of the train or track ;-)
After showing my Son and helping snap the track together he was off and running and it's been at least 4 hrs! We made a tunnel out of the box it came in since this is much bigger than his Thomas wooden stuff. Nice change from the wooden or take along. Takes 3 C batteries not included. Enjoy and Happy Holidays and New Year!

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Lionel 36847 Polar Express Steam Sounds Tender Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this tender with the extras for my grandson Ashton's Polar Express Train set. The set came with a tender but this one offers more in the way of realistic sounds. Adds punch to the set. Very well built. Strong and should last for years. Ashton will get years of enjoyment from this addition.

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HO James the Red Engine w/Moving Eyes Review

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(More customer reviews)Great train. Picture and product is exactly as shown in picture and description. Shipping was prompt and received in time before Easter.

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Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Steaming Around Sodor Battery Powered Set Review

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(More customer reviews)This track does not fit together properly. One side has a 4 inch piece and a 6 inch piece (total: 10). The other side has a 4 inch piece and a 8 inch piece (total: 12). Because of the missing 2 inches, the train falls off the corners and gets stuck under the bridge.
Incredibly frustrating trying to put this together. Fortunately, I Googled the set's name and found a bunch of reviews on Target.com elaborating on the same problem.
(Note the bridge support pieces don't hold together well either.)

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