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PlanToys X-Track Expansion Review

PlanToys X-Track Expansion
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The value of the X-Track is the ability to change directions and expand routes that vehicles can take. My son likes the ability to turn his trains around or make choices on each 'lap' around his train table. That's the good news.
The bad news is the connections on the X-Track are shaped ever-so-slightly different from other popular sets (Thomas, Melissa & Doug, Imagination/Toys'r'us).I'm having to force a lot of pieces into the female connections. The male connections are too large for many of the other brands. I've considered grinding them down a bit with my Dremel but managed to wedge the necessary connections into place for the time being. Once my son is old enough to start building his own track, I may need to reconsider the Dremel option so that he doesn't break a connection off. It's that tight of a fit.

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The PlanCity Road & Rail can be extended by linking the tracks with this Expansion Set. The more you connect, the bigger Road & Rail set you can get.

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MNRR: Metro North Rail Road (2 Car Set) Review

MNRR: Metro North Rail Road (2 Car Set)
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A sturdy train for 2 and above. Will fit any wooden track and goes between the rails on a Geotrax.


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Our friends at Munipals have done it again! Introducing the new officially licensed Metro North Rail Road cars. The Metro North Rail Road is a busy commuter railroad. It has 5 Branch Lines serving points in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to the refurbished Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan.

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Bachmann Trains E-Z Command Digital Command Control Decoder with Wire Harness (Programming on the Main, Lights, Dimming) 1/card Review

Bachmann Trains E-Z Command Digital Command Control Decoder with Wire Harness (Programming on the Main, Lights, Dimming)  1/card
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This is a great way to add new locomotives to your DCC Model Railroad layout. If you can solder wires together you can easily install one of these in most modern locomotives. I have purchased more than a couple of these and have installed 3 of them to date with no problem, other than one of them ran backwards, that's a 50/50 crapshoot if the motor terminals are not clearly marked. Give one a try I'm sure you'll buy more.

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Introduce your locomotives to the digital age with our basic 1 amp decoders.

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Bachmann Trains The DeWitt Clinton Ready-to-Run HO Train Set Review

Bachmann Trains The DeWitt Clinton Ready-to-Run HO Train Set
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I am 57 years old and building my first model railroad in my garage. I still have my HO train set from childhood but wanted somethiong different to start a new. This will be the center piece for my new Railroad City. Remember to be gentle with this product. It has many very tiny pieces and is delicate. This is not a toy for young children without adult supervision.

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Named after the father of the Erie Canal, the DeWitt Clinton made its maiden run on August 9, 1831. As one of the earliest steam operated carriers in America, the DeWitt Clinton is truly unique in railroading history. With its passengers riding in standard stagecoach bodies mounted on railroad wheels, the sight of the DeWitt Clinton was just as startling in 1831 as it would be today.


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G Scale Complete Steam Engine Passenger Train Set Review

G Scale Complete Steam Engine Passenger Train Set
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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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COMPLETE READY TO RUN PASSENGER TRAIN SET. YOU GET A RADIO CONTROL STEAM ENGINE, 2 PASSENGER CARS, AND A CIRCLE TRACK. GREAT FOR UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE. COLORS MAY VARY CHOCKING HAZARD - CONTAINS SMALL PARTS - NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3

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Bachmann Trains Storage Building with Steam Whistle Sound Review

Bachmann Trains Storage Building with Steam Whistle Sound
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my train lover fell in love with this and all the kids want to blow the horn

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46209 HO Scale Building with Steam Whistle Bachmann HO Scale Building with Steam Whistle - You can add sound, lights, water features, and accent pieces to your railroad with our extensive selection of operating accessories.

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PlanToys Road & Rail - Deluxe Review

PlanToys Road and Rail - Deluxe
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We love the road and rail! it has lots of options to build and is sturdy enough to withstand my 2 year old!

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This PlanCity Road & Rail set comes with tracks which includes a crossing track, station, train, car, semaphor, traffic sign and lights, figures and trees. This set contains 38 pieces.
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Road & Rail System provides opportunity for children to construct in various ways according to their imagination helping to promote creativity and planning skill just like little engineers which is important part in developing intellectual and thinking capacity.
Children can role play and tell stories according to their imagination using the figures as a medium and the different transportation in the set. Parents can form open-ended questions to talk to them helping language development and stimulating them to think.
The traffic symbols and road signs in this set encourages children to learn the different traffic regulations so they are familiar and can use in their daily life.



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Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Thomas And the Snowman Review

Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Thomas And the Snowman
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I got this for my daughter for Christmas. She was excited beyond belief the minute she saw it on the shelf at the store. I ordered it on Amazon and saved big time. It is as cute in person as it is in the picture. It is very unique. I wish Thomas came with a Santa hat on him or something, as most Thomas lovers already have a plain Thomas. They should hve added Christmas lights, snow or a Santa hat, but the snowman float is still too adoreable to pass up!

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Based on the episode "Thomas' Frosty Friend" this exlusive seasonal 2-pack features a new "Expressions" Thoms Engine. Now you are able to change Thomas' facial expressions by the push of a button! Also includes a snowman balloon that Thomas pulls on cargo car. Age grade 2+


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Bachmann Trains Pegasus Ready-to-Run HO Scale Train Set Review

Bachmann Trains Pegasus Ready-to-Run HO Scale Train Set
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In the era of high speed, discover this miniature train, which gives the third dimension to the images of ancient prints that have always fascinated me for the enthusiasm emanating thinking of the first passengers who suddenly met the future, is how to make a jump in the past. Compared with the trains today, looks like a toy, but his whole look is a masterpiece of simplicity to the early days of steam traction. The box, then, reminiscent of those that once contained a wonderful toy for a few lucky owners. The painted figure on the lid already introduced to the magical world of the railroad (and the coal soot that was deposited on the faces and clothes, was the real cosmetic amalgamating the passenger with the train).

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BAC00690 Pegasus HO Electric Train Set by Bachmann By the late 1830s, the American pioneer railroads were coming of age with the first steps toward modern railroading. A powerful new breed of locomotive, built for improved service on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads expanding system was the 4-2-0 Pegasus. Fast, agile and elegant, Pegasus truly earned its name; for Charles Dickens said of a sister engine that if it had spread its wings and flew away, no one would be the least bit surprised!The Pegasus includes:- Norris 4-2-0 locomotive (Pegasus) with hand-tooled coal load in tender- Three historical passenger cars- Metal detail parts- 47 x 38 inch oval of snap-fit E-Z Track, including 12 pieces curved track, 1 piece of straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer- Power pack and speed controller- Illustrated instruction manual

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Fine Turf Shaker, Yellow Grass Review

Fine Turf Shaker, Yellow Grass
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Pretty simple thing but the shake container works very well and you get lots of material. this is a convenient size if you make dioramas or model railroads. Woodland scenics simply makes quality materials.

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Comes in Shaker. Ads texture and highlights to trees and scenery. Available in six realistic colors, which model fresh, scorched and dying grasses, weeds and dirt roads.

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PlanToys Road & Rail Play Set - Turntable Review

PlanToys Road and Rail Play Set - Turntable
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This train set was a gift for our son's second birthday. We're very pleased with it so far (a couple of weeks later). Very nice details, good quality, and lot's of fun for all of us. We had a basic track set from IKEA that we've combined with this set, and we have plenty of track. Our son is VERY happy with his train set, and loves when mommy and daddy play with him-which is fun for us too with the set. Feel good about going with a more expensive but more eco-friendly product that will last.

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The wooden train set is a classic and essential addition to any toy chest and this set is perfect for your child. Not only a train and track, this set by Plan toys comes with everything needed to get started and more. With a turntabe and train stops this set provides a very realistic feel! With as many track pieces in this set, the train route possibilities are seemingly endless. The terrific collection includes: 1 train consisting of 3 cars, 28 track pieces, 1 t-track piece, 1 turntable, 1 train signal, 1 street lamp, 1 street sign,1 car, 4 road pieces, 2 people, 2 train stops and 4 trees for scenery.Beautifully colored with non-toxic lacquers, this terrific set is a must have and can be easily expanded and added onto with other Plan Toys train sets and can be used with any of the Plan Toys trains. Made of earth-friendly and replenishable rubber wood by our friends at Plan Toys. Plan Toys has been making quality baby and children's toys from their ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & SA 8000 Certified offices in Thailand since 1981. We appreciate Plan Toys' commitment to a quality products, a safe and fair work environment and eco-friendly materials and practices.

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N Built Up School w/Equipment Review

N Built Up School w/Equipment
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Pleased. This is a great addition to our Train Layout. COmes fully built and ready to throw on the layout and go. The swings actually move. It is pretty cool. Fun. Whatch the little ones with it though. Easy to brake, but easy to fix.

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Instant buildings for your railroad! The already-assembled model shown here will add interest and realism to any N scale layout.

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PlanToys Roundhouse Review

PlanToys Roundhouse
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We recently got the Roundhouse as companion to our train set. Somehow I missed that this piece was available earlier or we would have bought it before. My son is very pleased to put his trains to sleep each night Nice sturdy construction and attractive design. The doors are really nicely designed. and can flip either way. The scale is correct for other Plan Toys road and rail sets too. It isn't clear in the picture but it comes with a substantial wooden track piece to connect to the tracks.

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Completing the rail system with The Roundhouse which allows for storage of up to 3 engines. Each engine can be released separately by opening the door.
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Children can play in groups and imagine themselves traveling to different destinations on different paths. The roundhouse acts as engine storage; children can move the train in the desired destination along the tracks helping to develop eye-hand coordination.
Children will learn about storing and maintaining the train.
To add more fun, children can play with other PlanToys Road & Rail set.



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Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Battery Powered Sir Topham Hatt Figure 8 Set Review

Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Battery Powered Sir Topham Hatt Figure 8 Set
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If you've decided to buy Thomas brand track this is a nice starter set, but you should also invest in some expansion sets like the Freddie Exp Set, the Cross & Switch Exp Pk, Conductors Figure 8 Exp Pk, male & female Track adapter pks. For Thomas trains, I bought most of mine on ebay new.

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Stop Thomas in his tracks! Little engineers can turn Sir Topham's Hatt to activate the bumper and stop battery-powered trains. When Thomas gets another useful assignment, they can set him back into motion again with the push of a button.
Battery-operated Thomas features a working headlight, a reliable "4-wheel-drive" engine that keeps him rolling along for hours of fun and free-wheeling capabilities for non-battery play. Straight track pieces flip over to reveal a new road design for even more play options. Special traction rails give extra grip to battery-powered engines. 26-piece set includes one battery-powered, die-cast Thomas, an exclusive yellow caboose, 20 track pieces, a bridge, Sir Topham Hatt Track piece, a tree and a sign. Requires one "AA" battery (included).


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Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Water Tower Figure 8 Set Review

Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Water Tower Figure 8 Set
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This is by far the best deal I've seen on a Thomas set. The water tower retails alone for $24.00 and the bridge for $18! My son is absolutely wild about Thomas and the water tower and bridge are the two things he plays with the most. I am thrilled that they have combined them into a set along with track, and plan to give this as a gift to my nephew.

The water tower contains liquid that appears to "drain" when you lower the spout (this alone is worth hours of entertainment for a toddler). The bridge has 3 parts and is very easy for young hands to assemble. It's reasonably stable, although the top piece is not held in place with anything other than gravity and can be knocked over accidentally. There is plenty of room underneath for trains and track. Some cheaper sets have bridges that are so low that the trains don't fit underneath.

Thomas brand track is excellent quality and features indented "ties," unlike less expensive versions. However, it's fully compatible with Brio, Imaginarium, and several generic brands on the market. This set also includes a Thomas train and cargo car to start your Thomas collection (Watch out! It's addicting). These would retail for about $10 apiece if you bought them separately. If your child already has a Thomas train, don't worry. To a 2 or 3 year old, two identical trains are more fun than one.

A simple figure-8 track layout is best for young children who are being introduced to wooden train sets for the first time. You can also rearrange the pieces to make a loop or simple circle. I highly recommend this set as a first train set for any boy or girl age 2 and up! A great companion is Thomas Wacky Track, which allows for a wider range of curve diameters, and reduces the frustration level of beginning engineers.

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Introduce a young engineer to Thomas and Friends, or add to a Thomas fan's collection with this 25-piece wooden train set. The unique water tower gives Thomas and his hard-working Friends a place to relax and re-fill their water supply. Set includes a stone bridge, water tower and cargo car along with Thomas, Sir Tophatt and more. Measures 16"L x 5"W x 9"H.

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