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Model Number433-8646
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Start Off Your Railroad Right with Life-Like Train Sets. There's plenty of action and adventure down the tracks. This big diesel freight is loaded with fun that starts with a powered Lo-Nose GP38-2 diesel with working headlight and finished in classic Santa Fe colors. Six colorful freight cars are included, along with a Santa Fe caboose. To add to the fun, the set includes a kid-powered log dump for use with the log car, three trackside shanty kits and a tunnel. You'll also get 18 piece bridge and pier set, and dual crossing gate. For fast and easy set up, there's a complete 65" x 47" double track oval of Power-Loc track. A UL-listed power pack, plug-in terminal wires and complete set-up instructions are all included. Set Up Size: 47" x 65" For fast and easy operation on any surface, sets feature Life-Like's unique Power-Loc(TM) snap-together track. There's no need for special boards, nails or tools - and there are NO fussy metal rail joiners to align - simply click each section to the next and you'll be ready to roll in minutes. Best of all, the built-in roadbed base means you can run your train on any surface, including a rug. There's also a handy rerailer that makes getting the cars and engine on the track easy, with simple plug-in wiring connections to speed assembly.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I don't normally write reviews, but since this train set seemed to be getting some bad ones, I thought I would chime in. I have had HO scale trains since I was a kid 35 years ago. This train set, for the price, is simply amazing. The tracks snap together easily (in the old days of HO we used to have to align 2 little metal tabs on each track connect point), and the electrical connection was immediately good. The trains and cars look as realistic as any HO set that I have ever seen. And to top it all off, it runs nice an smooth in forward and reverse. All for $59, is just simply amazing. I am in love with this train set, and I haven't even setup any of the included accessories yet, just have it doing a circle around our Christmas tree, right over our bumpy tree skirt, no problem, no derailments, and it is hypnotically soothing to watch.
It is fragile, but so are all HO trains.
Very happy with this set.
It is fragile, but so are all HO trains.
Very happy with this set.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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As a kid I spent a lot of time with HO trains and gradually built a huge layout in my parent's garage. Fast-forward 25 years later that HO layout is still there and my Dad and I still run it every few months (these days over a few beers) ...So in general, I would say that I have a fairly good perspective on various HO related train stuff. My son who is currently only 3 is really interested in trains and I wanted him to be able to begin to enjoy the model train experiences that I did as a child, but I felt that he was not quite ready for the complexity of the huge layout that I built as a kid. So...I figured I would give this set a shot for him to play (**supervised**) with. To start with, I have set it up as a simple circle/oval and as my son grows into it I will add the various accessories, piers, bridge, etc.
Now for the actual review...
As one of the other reviewers mentioned, this set is WAY better than what started with as a kid! The quick-connect track is perfect for running on carpet (or whatever other surface really) No little metal spade connectors to deal with, and both the physical and electrical connections are solid. In addition, I was really surprised at how well the cars and locomotive are detailed...definitely on par with the more expensive brands that were available 25 years ago when I was into this. The supplied transformer is a little chinsy, but it still works fine. The locomotive is very smooth in both forward and reverse. All the cars roll well, and provided you take the care to assemble the track correctly the train seems to work equally well in both forward and reverse with no derailment issues (provided you do run it a reasonable speed). The extra accessories are a really nice touch...not necessarily super-detailed nor perfectly realistic, but they still add a fun touch for the kids to look at and play/interact with.
The key thing to remember with this set (and HO scale trains in general) is that, this is not really a toy...it is a scale model. If your expectation is that you will give this to your five year old to play with...you will be very disappointed as the thing will probably be broken in a day. Trains of this size require some patience, dexterity, and fine motor skills to assemble and put on the track, and these are traits that most kids probably don't have until 7 years old or so. In addition, trains of this size tend to be somewhat fragile with their various small features and should be handled with reasonable care. However, if this is for an older individual, or you are purchasing this with the intent that you will interact with your kids while playing with this together, I think you be very happy.
I would rate this set five stars if the supplied transformer was just a little bit better.
Now for the actual review...
As one of the other reviewers mentioned, this set is WAY better than what started with as a kid! The quick-connect track is perfect for running on carpet (or whatever other surface really) No little metal spade connectors to deal with, and both the physical and electrical connections are solid. In addition, I was really surprised at how well the cars and locomotive are detailed...definitely on par with the more expensive brands that were available 25 years ago when I was into this. The supplied transformer is a little chinsy, but it still works fine. The locomotive is very smooth in both forward and reverse. All the cars roll well, and provided you take the care to assemble the track correctly the train seems to work equally well in both forward and reverse with no derailment issues (provided you do run it a reasonable speed). The extra accessories are a really nice touch...not necessarily super-detailed nor perfectly realistic, but they still add a fun touch for the kids to look at and play/interact with.
The key thing to remember with this set (and HO scale trains in general) is that, this is not really a toy...it is a scale model. If your expectation is that you will give this to your five year old to play with...you will be very disappointed as the thing will probably be broken in a day. Trains of this size require some patience, dexterity, and fine motor skills to assemble and put on the track, and these are traits that most kids probably don't have until 7 years old or so. In addition, trains of this size tend to be somewhat fragile with their various small features and should be handled with reasonable care. However, if this is for an older individual, or you are purchasing this with the intent that you will interact with your kids while playing with this together, I think you be very happy.
I would rate this set five stars if the supplied transformer was just a little bit better.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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My kids wanted a train set and we decided to get one for the Christmas tree. First off, this thing is big! We did not put up the entire track because of the size, but the kids absolutely love it. It is easy to put together and is really a beginning set for starting in the hobby. The trains are solid quality, and though can be frustrating to put onto the track, I understand that this is common for hobby sets.
Unlike the other reviewer, this was the perfect set that we were looking for. The quality is good, and the price was great.
Unlike the other reviewer, this was the perfect set that we were looking for. The quality is good, and the price was great.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not worth the money
We're an O Gauge family, but wanted a basic HO set for my 7 year old to have available so that he could quickly put up a set to play with friends, or simply for the heck of it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Am Can
Train set review
This train set was a hand full of fun. I collect them and build city scales. I would say you can not go wrong with this one, its great !!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jonathan Davis
Great value starter set
Great value starter set. My 6 year old son loves it and plays with it for hours on end. Great transition set from wooden train set to electric set.
Published 4 months ago by RIS
Cheap - Not worth the Money - Not as described
This train set was purchased for aprx 60 bucks to run around the base of our Christmas tree. The track was flimsy and difficult to put together - when assembled the bridge section... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeanninemr
LIFELIKE TRAIN SET
MY FIVE YEAR OLD SON RECEIVED THIS TRAIN SET AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT. AFTER HOURS AND HOURS OF PLAYING, EVERYTHING IS STILL HOLDING TOGETHER WELL. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SCOTT
You get what you pay for...
My parents bought this for my son as his first electric train set. You get a lot of pieces for the money, but this is a classic case of you get what you pay for. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael R. Dion
Great Starter Set
This is a great starter set for the young or older train enthusiast. Great accessories and track layouts. Easy to set up and operate. Need a good sheet of plywood for layout.
Published 4 months ago by Jomalley
Great set for a great price
My kids received this as their first train set - for the money it's a fabulous set and they've had fun with it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by VT Matt
Amazing basic train value!
Surprised when I saw this set for the holiday discounted amount! Had it in my cart but hem and hawed and came back after dinner to find the discount went away and a price increase... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chris
Great value!
I purchased this set just after Christmas for only $59; thus my review may be a little biased towards the great value I received. Read more
Published 4 months ago by MasterMind
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