Life-Like Trains HO Scale Super Power Charger Electric Train Set

by Life-Like Trains

Product Features

• Giant 86" x 38" Figure-8 Track Features Life-Like?s Exclusive Power-Loc Track System with Molded Roadbed for Fast 'N Easy Set-Up.
• Over 200 Piece Set!
• Scenic Accessories Include: Figures, Vehicles, Stock Pen Building Kit, Operating Crossing Gate, Trees and Railroad Signs
• Set Includes Power-Loc Terminal Rerailer Power Track for Easy Alignment of Locomotive and Freight Car Wheels
• 18-Piece Snap-In Bridge & Pier Set for Over & Under Excitement

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 36 x 20 x 1.9 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004YUYB
• Item model number: 433-8624
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,294 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

This complete, self-contained electric train system, features enough "Power Loc" track to create a figure-eight layout over 7 feet long by over 3 feet wide. There's a realistic Union Pacific locomotive with a working headlight, six assorted carriages or wagons, a bridge, a crossing, and stacks of signs, people, animals, and other accessories. The included power pack has a speed/forward/reverse control. Also included is a substantial booklet of tips for creating and maintaining realistic model train layouts. --Richard Farr

Product Description

You can create a new world with the Super Power Charger HO Scale Electric Train Set. Featuring 200 pieces, this set is sure to provide endless hours of fun for young and old alike. The GP-38 diesel locomotive pulls six cars around an 89" x 38" over/under figure-eight track. An operating crossing gate keeps the automobiles, farm workers and their livestock safe. Power-Loc track snaps together easily and is a beginner's dream. It even runs well on carpeting. The UL-listed power pack features forward and reverse operation. Layout measures 38" x 89".

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Christmas morning disappointment, January 7, 2004

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Vicky (Watertown, New York United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Life-Like Trains HO Scale Super Power Charger Electric Train Set (Toy)

I purchased this train for my two sons who wanted nothing else but an electic train set for Christmas. What a disappointment. The lifts for the track do not securely fit into the underside of the tracks which results in the lifts slipping out from under the track and the train falling off the tracks. After attempting to rig up a way to secure the track, we set up the train. The engine arrived broken. The electrical component was loose and was sticking outside of the train. We had to fix the train before we could use it. Each time the boys want to use the train, we have to spend much time rigging it in such a way so it will run. Once we get it going, we're lucky to get the train around the track one time without it falling off. I would NOT reccomend this train set.

94 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best, December 3, 2000

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jeff (mentor oh,usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life-Like Trains HO Scale Super Power Charger Electric Train Set (Toy)

one of the best train sets i have. it dosen't fall off the track or unhitch it's self or stops moving.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars disappointed little boy, January 8, 2005

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Christine E. Johnson (panhandle of WV) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Life-Like Trains HO Scale Super Power Charger Electric Train Set (Toy)

We bought this train set despite some misgivings after reading the other reviews. Boy, do we regret it. The train ran for about 10 minutes before the wheels popped out of it's base. For the other 9 1/2 minutes we were constantly putting the train on the track. If it was not going absolutely straight it would fall off. We finally settled for only the engine because we could NOT get the freight cars to stay on. What fun is just an engine? After telling our son that the train must have been banged up in Santa's sleigh we returned the train to Amazon(without any problem). Then we went to a real train hobby store. We told our son that Santa gave mommy and daddy money for a new train. The owner of the train store could not believe we bought a HO scale for a 7 year old. He suggested O scale and either an American Flyer or Lionel. We bought an American Flyer freight train in O scale. This thing is so solid it could go through a hurricane. Or three little boys. At 220 dollars it was a whole lot more money but well worth saving up for. The set is so easy to put on the track that even the 4 year old can manage it. The engine and freight cars have some real weight to them and are very well built with terrific details. Not even a comparison to the power charger. Like comparing glass to a diamond.