Customer Reviews

Bachmann Trains Deluxe Thomas and Friends Special Ready-to-Run HO Train Set

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This is a great toy for train loving kids, a great upgrade as your child grows out of the wooden version. It has also proven to be a useful way to teach him how to be careful with something. It is not fragile, but nowhere near as durable (obviously) as the wooden (Brio) Thomas trains & accessories, and requires more care and attention.

Useful bit of info: this set only has enough track for a (pretty boring) oval. If you want to expand it, you need to know which color ez-track comes in the set (Bachman EZ track comes in two colors: black and grey roadbed). None of the pictures or descriptions I was able to find told that: it's the black roadbed. This is a bit of a disadvantage, and my only complaint, as the number of expansion options from bachmann for the black roadbed are much more limited than for the grey. I don't know why.

It was fun while it lasted, and the E-Z track is, indeed, very easy. However, the HO electric train engine stopped working within 1 day of use. I disassembled the engine and found that the electric motor housing is plastic, and with the heat from prolonged use, the housing melted and warped to the point that the motor would not longer run. The instructions warn against prolonged use and state that "you will extend the mechanical life of your train by not running it for prolonged periods...", but tell that to an excited child who wants to run it constantly. The durability of this toy is poor.

This is a beautiful Thomas the Tank Engine set. It comes with his coaches Annie and Clairabel. It also has Sir Tophamm Hatt and Harold. Thomas's face looks just like the Thomas on PBS. My grandson loved opening this present on Christmas.

My Nephew liked the Train. He's 4 years old, and never had anything this cool, as far as Train Sets. It's kinda Pricey. And you only get enough track for an oval. That get's somewhat old after a short while. But, it definately made an impression on him at Christmas time.

my 5 year old grandson received this train for Christmas and he has enjoyed it very much. I would recommend this for any child two and over.

When train got delivered set was missing wire from control box to track making it unusuable. I contacted Creative Toys & Hobbies customer service and they eventually found one for me, but they couldn't get it till after Christmas. I believe the Customer Service rep's name was Josh. I also believe he went beyond what I would call normal customer service to try and get me this part. To the point that he took a picture of the cable and e-mailed it to me to be sure it was the correct item. The Bachmann Thomas train set was to say the least fair quality. I serves it's need for a 6 yr old. I would buy again from Creative Toys & Hobbies I like their attitude.

the train engine only ran for about 10 minutes before it quit working. in process of trying to get it replaced. very unhappy 8 year old, this was to be his first electric train.

This is a return to and earlier liking of Thomas the train. See:[...]
Thank you Amazon for helping regain my love for trains!

On behalf of Marty Jr. (his Dad)

Being a collector of several bachmann train sets over the years this was the first time I had ever tried purchaseing on the net. I found it to be the best experiance. I not only found the products i wanted but also at a substancial savings. It was very pleased with the service, but also the speed at which my order was delivered. The quality and durability of Bachmann products are exceptional and are backed by a lifetime warranty. the expression on my gransons face exceptional.

The Thomas train set certainly found favor with its six year old recipient. While the plastic quality and long-term durability are less than encouraging, it's a great way for a child to learn about maintaining transformers, being safe around electricity, being careful with a model or toy railroad, etc. If this is the deluxe set, however, one must wonder about the regular set: one oval of track, one engine, two carriages, an oversized Sir Topham Hatt, bus and helicopter.