The Lionel polar express train set is the type of toy that will give your kids a lasting memory of their childhood holidays.
This train set will transform Christmas morning into a magical and memorable experience, not to mention all the fun that will be had once the holidays are long gone.
This train is worth every penny, and has brought much joy to my family. I like to bring it out on Thanksgiving evening to help us all get in the Christmas spirit.
This lionel trains polar express train set o gauge is the best polar express train set on the market. The O-Gauge basically means that it is top of the line. Most notably, the locomotive is crafted from die-cast metal, rather than plastic which you will find with the (G-gauge train). The track is also made out of metal, the passenger cars have interior lighting and silhouettes. The train also features a puffing smoke stack, a powerful motor, operating headlight and a great air-whistle in the tender.
In my opinion, this polar express train set o gauge is FAR better than the lesser G-gauge train, and is absolutely worth the higher price. The G-gauge will work just fine, but if you are looking for something spectacular, then you will definitely want to go with the O-gauge train.
Superbly Crafted Train Set That’s Easy To Set Up
The pieces of the train set are easily assembled, from the smooth linking of the cars, to setting up the track. The instructions are sometimes vague: for example, the train needs to charge before it runs, but we didn’t understand that from the instructions and spent some frustrating minutes wondering why the train wouldn’t move.
Otherwise, the toy is a delight to set up and play with. Most of the parts are reassuringly heavy and durable, including the impressive transformer that powers the train. There is a small learning curve associated with learning to drive the train, especially for electric train novices, but kids will quickly catch on with their parents’ help. The small figurines that can ride atop the cars are a nice entertaining feature. However, they are small and can get easily lost, as well as pose a choking hazard to younger kids.
Attention to Detail Creates a true Lifelike Experience
The lionel trains polar express train set o gauge has some especially nice features, like the smoke fluid that you can add to it so that it emits puffs of smoke as it chugs along. The realistic-sounding steam whistle is also a great touch. The transformer that powers the train is heavy and solid, with a big throttle that’s easy for little hands to operate.
Testers found the train easy to assemble, and once charged, it went smoothly around the oval track. At 60 inches long and 40 inches wide, the track is not particularly big, but you can extend it by purchasing more track pieces from Lionel (sold separately). In general, we enjoyed the old-fashioned quality in the train set’s well-crafted parts, as well the numerous design details (such as interior lighting, retro styling, and a working headlight) that made the Lionel Polar Express Train Set come alive.
What you will get in the Box:
1 die-cast steam engine; 1 coal tender; 2 coach passenger cars; 1 observation car; 1 CW-80 transformer; Santa’s Bell; 4 articulated movie characters; 1 bottle smoke fluid; 40- x 60-inch oval track (with 8 curved sections; 3 straight sections; 1 power terminal section); and instruction book.
