Lionel Harry Potter -G

by Lionel

Product Features

• Highly-detailed G-Gauge steam locomotive
• Authentic train sounds, including bell and whistle
• Working headlight
• Handsomely detailed passenger cars feature fixed knuckle couplers
• Remote control features clearly marked buttons that allow the user to make the train go forward and backwards,
• Remote control features also allow the user to sound the whistle, and to ring the bell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 8.3 x 28.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B00166BS4E
• Item model number: 711-080
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,913 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #31 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Trains & Accessories > Train Sets
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Open up the world of Harry Potter and model railroading for your child with the Lionel Harry Potter Hogwarts Express G-Gauge Set. This exciting train set is ready to roll, right out of the box. Complete with authentic train sounds and moving parts, this train set is the perfect starter train for children 4 years of age and older.

Harry Potter Hogwarts Express G-Gauge Set Ages: 4 years and older Requires: Some assembly 6 C batteries and 2 AA batteries (included) What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Realistic sounds and movements inspire the imagination The Challenging: Simple track layout can be expanded with more track pieces (sold separately) In a Nutshell: A stimulating train set that engages the vivid imagination of young users

Bring the magical world of Harry Potter to life with the Hogwarts Express G-Gauge train set!

The 4-6-0 steam locomotive is battery operated and controlled by an RC remote controller. View larger.

The Fast Track to Fun
The Hogwarts Express G-Gauge Set features handsomely detailed plastic train cars, including a 4-6-0 steam locomotive and tender, a passenger coach, and a combination car. The locomotive is battery operated (six C batteries included) and controlled by a battery-operated RC remote controller (two AA batteries included) that features forward and reverse driving options, as well as buttons for sounding the train whistle and ringing the bell.

Train cars are connected by simple knuckle couplers and fit securely on the rails of the plastic track pieces. The track sections can be snapped together, end to end, to form either a circular track or large oval track measuring 55 by 72 inches. The box and packaging containing the train set can be used as a convenient and secure way to store the train set when not in use.

Promote Skill Development and Creativity
Lionel has been a leader in the model railroading world for generations because of their attention to detail and quality, and the Hogwarts Express G-Gauge Train Set is no exception. The highly detailed plastic housing on each of the cars enhances the play experience by providing a realistic glimpse into the world of trains. The simple RC remote controller is easy to use for controlling the direction and speed of the train engine and can be used by young children under adult supervision.

The stimulating sounds and realistic movement of this ready-to-roll train set promotes skill development and creativity. The simplicity of the track layout allows children to develop their own play scenario and unleash their imagination, and the large scale of the G-Gauge train set enables young children to get involved in the set-up and improve dexterity skills. Fun for both kids and adults, model railroading is a lifelong hobby that is typically established early in life through meaningful interaction between children and parents.

What's in the Box

G-gauge 4-6-0 steam locomotive engine and tender One passenger coach One combination car 12 curved and 4 straight track pieces

RC remote controller Six C batteries Two AA batteries Operating instruction manual

Detailed plastic train cars include a locomotive and tender, passenger coach, and combination car.

Product Description

Lionel Trains Harry Potter Hogwarts Express G gauge. Bring the magical world of Harry Potter to life with the new Hogwarts Express G-Gauge battery-operated train set by Lionel! Operate this ready-to-run train using a 9.6 volt rechargeable battery (not included) or use six conventional C batteries (which are included). The set also comes with an easy-to-operate RC remote controller (with two AA batteries included). Set Includes: G-gauge 4-6-0 steam locomotive engine and tender One passenger coach One combination car 12 curved and 4 straight track pieces RC remote controller 6 C batteries 2 AA batteries Locomotive Features: Highly detailed G-Gauge steam locomotive Authentic train sounds, including bell and whistle Working headlight Passenger Cars Features: Fixed knuckle couplers Track Features: 55 x 72 oval of G-Gauge track (12 curved and 4 straights) Note: Extra track also available Remote Control Features: Designed for easy use Comes equipped with two AA batteries Clearly marked buttons allow train to go forward and backwards, sound the whistle, and ring the bell Gauge: Large Scale/G Gauge Dimensions: 72L x 55W x 5H Harry Potter, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)

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Customer Reviews

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect First Train, December 8, 2009

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J. Weaver (CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Lionel Harry Potter -G (Toy)

This is my first train set as well as my daughter's first, and I'm not sure who is enjoying it more.This is a perfect set for a child's first train. My three year old loves it. The track is easy to assemble, and the train itself simply requires you to place it on the track and link the cars (super easy to do!). I do recommend an extra track pack. The train is large, so you want to give it some distance in which to travel.

The remote control is easy to use. My daughter can easily understand the forward and backwards motion and gets a kick out of stopping the train and sending it in the reverse direction. The bell and whistle are authentic sounding but not at all loud. The train has an auto shutoff--if you leave the train idling for 10 minutes, it shuts off. I love this because my daughter doesn't want to ever turn it off, but this way, if she quits playing with it, it will shut off on its own.

The one drawback is the battery power. The 6 C batteries it came with died in less than two days. I will definitely be purchasing a couple of rechargeable 9.6 volts to deal with that issue (one to keep in the train, one to keep in the charger so that the train is always ready to go).

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, get it, have batteries on hand!, December 3, 2010

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J. Ajkay - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Lionel Harry Potter -G (Toy)

I ordered this train for my two year old, who lives, eats, and breathes "choo-choo trains" right now. Of course his father and I appreciate that it's the Hogwarts Express. First strong point is the easy to unpack and repack box, designed repeat storage. Secondly, the track snaps together easily and firmly, and can be configured in three different shapes. I made a circle, which is 4+ feet in diameter, and fits perfectly around our tree. I ordered extra track, but will return it because i really don't need it. The train cars are sturdy, hook together easily, and have swivel wheels so they stay on the track. The RC remote works well, and is simple enough for my son to operate on his own; he loves the bell and whistle buttons! The train has a "power up" button, which initiates realistic train sounds. It will power down automatically after 10 minutes. At full speed, this train really moves! The only complaint I have is that, like other reviewers have mentioned, the included batteries for the train are a waste. Our's literally lasted less than 5 minutes. I should mention that in lieu of C batteries, you can also use a rechargeable 9.7V battery (not included). Bottom line, get the train, have extra batteries on hand, have fun!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Remote connection doesn't work, December 17, 2010

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Zoonkima "Zoon's mom" (CT) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Lionel Harry Potter -G (Toy)

We knew the batteries that came with the set would be dead from reading reviews. But the remote does connect well with the train. It says it works up to 10' away, but we've had to hold it about a foot from the train. We'll probably return it. (following the train around the tree with the remote isn't very fun)