Life-Like Trains HO Scale Santa Fe Flyer Electric Train Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Grandson had gotten a train for X Mas that was of poor quality and returned. This one appeared to be a definite upgrade and was when received. However, after operating for 2 weeks the engine's rear wheels came off and we cant get them reattached. Appears poor plastic application from China.

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Santa Fe Flyer Electric Train Set is perfect for beginning hobbyists and experienced enthusiasts alike!SAVE BIG! Choo-choo-choose this titan of a Train, and SAVE BIG! Finely detailed and ready to run, this HO-scale Santa Fe Flyer provides hours of fun for engineers ages 8 to 108! Everything you need to get started is here, from the F7-style "diesel" engine with working headlamp, to five additional cars, to specialty track sections like a log dump and passenger station. Even decorative touches like scale-model trees come standard! Setup is fast and simple, too, thanks to the easy Power-Loc track system. Oval Power-Loc track with molded roadbed and terminal re-railer; Clicks together fast and stays connected; Power pack with forward and reverse directional control; Decorative accessories include cars / trucks, trees, authentic road signs, utility poles and more; Full illustrated maintenance and assembly instructions. Track assembles to 56 x 38". Cars range from 4 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 7/8" to 7 x 1 1/2 x 2". Set weighs 6 lbs., 6 ozs. Ages 8 and up.; Order Today! Santa Fe Flyer Electric Train Set

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Fisher Price Geotrax Transportation System Remote Control Train Set The Fastest Team Meet Aero & Eric Review

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(More customer reviews)My two boys (8&6) LOVE their GT sets. We just gave them this train and it instantly became one of their favorites.

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All Aboard for a real adventure fueled by your child's imagination-and a little help from an easy-to-use remote control and Aero and Eric-the "fastest" team in GeoTownTM! Push Aero along the track or use the remote control with forward and reverse action. Push button on the vehicle for lights and sounds! Includes RC controller with sounds, motorized engine, two tow cars and driver figure. Requires six AAA batteries (not included) [three for RC controller, three for vehicle]. A great addition to the Remote Control Timbertown RailwayTM (sold separately and subject to availability).

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TRACKMASTER REMOTE CONTROLLED R/C MOLLY THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE BATTERY OPERATED ENGINE Review

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(More customer reviews)I am very disappointed because I saw this toy for 16.99 at TJ MAXX, but do not feel like paying more shipping to send this one back.

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Bring the magic of Thomas & Friends to life with remote control action! The Trackmaster remote let's little engineer's control Molly's every move! A push or pull of the handle sends her chugging forward or backward. Another button plays the Thomas & Friends theme song. It's easy to put a favorite story in motion with Trackmaster playsets and accessories.

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Thomas & Friends: Remote Control Lights and Sound Thomas Review

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(More customer reviews)UPDATE: I wanted to let everyone know that I did find an o-ring that fits it and it certainly works much better and lasts longer. The size is #29 (1-1/4 x 1-1/8 x 1/16). The rubber is thicker and fits very well and i haven't had an issue with it coming off.
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I bought this train for my son who is an absolute Thomas freak. We had it out of the box and he played with it non-stop for a few hours. But, then like everyone else said before, the rubber o-ring pulls off and then the wheels no longer move.
I, too, have reset it many times only to find out it takes less and less time to fall off after it has just been fixed. And, it isn't a hard fix, but you do have to open it up removing several screws each time. It is almost as if each time you stretch it to put it back on it gets a tiny bit bigger and less effective. And, to make matters worse, when it does come off, it gets wrapped in the grease that lubricates the pully and doesn't work as well because there is less friction.
I am going to try to find a replacement o-ring that is much thicker and fits better to see if that works. if not, I will probably trash it because my son gets extremely frustrated each time it stops working, and I am sick of opening it up after only 3 minutes of use.
This would be a great toy if it didn't have this flaw. Please be aware of this prior to purchasing. My son loves it, but it is getting to be too much maintenance.

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Thomas is ready for action! Children can send their favorite engine on "Really Useful" adventures using this kid-friendly remote control. A push of a button moves Thomas forward and backward. Fun sound effects and the Thomas & Friends theme song add to the fun.
Thomas engine requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included; remote control requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 5"H x 10.25"W x 3.5"D.

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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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Bring the magic of Thomas & Friends to life with remote-control action. The easy-to-use TrackMaster remote lets little engineers control Thomas's every move. With a push or pull on the handle, Thomas chugs forward or backward. Use the brake button to bring Thomas to a stop with a hiss of "steam." Children can even control engine whistles and other fun sounds. Requires 6 "AAA" batteries, not included. Measures 8"H x 12.5"W x 2.5".

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Lionel Polar Express Train Set - G-Gauge Review

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(More customer reviews)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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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.

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Lionel Little Lines Train Playset Review

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(More customer reviews)My 3 yr old son got this train for Christmas. He loves it! Had no problems with the remote and it is very easy for him to play with. It goes in forward and reverse with ease, even with him moving it back and forth as fast as he can. Only problem is that it doesn't have a lot of track with it. Can someone write a review and post where you can find more track and what type of track this train uses?

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Lionel Little Lines brings the rich tradition of Lionel to young children ages 2½ and up. Snap-together track and a simple remote controller for forward and reverse movement make it easy for little hands to operate. Authentic train details and realistic sounds make it a classic Lionel product. Our introductory offer of this exciting product line is a 49-piece train playset that comes with a complete layout of track, including two bridges and railroad crossing, and a finely-detailed train with a steam engine, tender, gondola, and caboose. Plus, it even includes a working freight station with crane, cargo slide, and two-way cargo dump. A billboard and three signs complete the scene.

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