Lionel Little Lines Polar Express Train Set

by Lionel

Product Features

• The 44 piece playset includes, complete layout of track switches, suspension bridge with stone arches, finely-detailed train with a steam engine and more
• The Polar Express has touched the hearts of millions and now you can bring this classic tale to life with the detailed little lines train set
• Layout dimensions are 41 1/2" x 34" requires 6AAA batteries (not included)
• Remote controller for forward and reverse movement
• Authentic train details and train sounds

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.7 x 14.2 inches ; 7.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001VGBH04
• Item model number: 7-11371
• Manufacturer recommended age: 30 months - 5 years
• Batteries: 6 AAA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,030 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #5 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Trains & Accessories > Train Sets
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Bring the story of The Polar Express to life with the Lionel Little Lines Polar Express Train Set. This train set features a full loop of snap-together track that travels over arches and through diorama scenery from The Polar Express book. Decorate the loop with caribou figurines and send the included train cars around the track to experience the story over and over again.

Polar Express
Train Set

• Ages: Two and a half and up
• Requires: Six AAA batteries, small Phillips-head screwdriver

At a Glance:

• Set features a full loop of snap-together track
• Track travels over arches and through a two-sided diorama
• Attention to detail brings young and old into the magic of The Polar Express story
• Press buttons to hear realistic train sounds

Experience the Polar Express Story Again and Again

With its meticulous attention to detail, the Polar Express Train Set brings children and parents alike into the magical story of The Polar Express. The set snaps easily into place, making a continuous loop that rises and falls along stone archways and suspension bridges. It weaves through the two-sided diorama, which features an image of the train climbing to the top of a mountain in moonlight on one side and a beautifully lit Christmas tree in the center of a city on the other.

Interactive train set recalls the magic of The Polar Express. View larger.

Chuffing Train Sounds and Realistic Train Details

Press down on the Smoke Stack to turn the power on in the engine, and listen as the train makes realistic chuffing noises. The textures and colors on the train cars make the set even more magical as you continue to drive it around the loop. On the remote controller, press the whistle button while the train is stationary to hear "All aboard! This is the Polar Express!" and press the button again while the train is in motion to hear the train whistle.

Set includes an extensive snap-together track and diorama background.
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What's in the Box

Engine, tender/coal car, two passenger cars, observation car, remote controller, six caribou figures, nine stone arches, two upper elevation tracks, two lower elevation tracks, ten straight tracks, eight curved tracks, two suspension bridge half sections, two-sided diorama, and instructions.

Product Description

Based on the movie, the Lionel Polar Express Train Set is really quite a nice train set and a great gift for anyone. This excellent starter set comes ready to run and is actually of an unexpectedly high quality for such an entry level set. Lionel really came up with a winner here and this is clearly evident by the year round popularity

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well made but LOUD!, May 14, 2011

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J. M. Remy (Utah) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Lionel Little Lines Polar Express Train Set (Toy)

We purchased this set for our 3.5 yo son as an earned reward. The set in exceptionally well made. The tracks snap together and STAY together. The bridge risers clamp securely onto the track. The train is just detailed enough to catch the interest without being too fiddly and breakable. The caribou add a fun touch to the play scene. The biggest downside this set has is that it is VERY VERY LOUD! You could be three rooms away in the house and hear this thing. We were on the verge of cutting the wires to the speaker but decided on a different tactic. We opened up the controller and covered the speaker with several layers of a cotton makeup remover circle. This muted it enough to make it tolerable to the adults in the house without completely taking away the sound affects for the kiddo. Overall a great little set.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, November 27, 2011

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momoftwins - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Lionel Little Lines Polar Express Train Set (Toy)

We have purchased numerous Geotrax sets for our twin boys who LOVE trains - we thought this would be a great train since it is a Lionel product and looks like the same concept as Geotrax. I guess our expectations were too high. Our boys love the headlight, whistle, and realistic sounds. However, this train cannot pull the cars up inclines and derails when turning corners and going downhill. Within 5 minutes of setting the train set up I knew I would be calling customer service or returning the set. Unfortunately, after reading the reviews for other Lionel Little Lines products I am not confident that Lionel customer service will be helpful. My best advice would be to skip this product and buy Geotrax.

Of note - this Lionel train does work on the Geotrax tracks and vice versa. The different tracks will not snap together but the trains are interchangeable. Unfortunately, this does not fix the problem since the engine seems to be the issue.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!, September 10, 2011

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N. Fulton "New Mom Handsome Son" (Philly PA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Lionel Little Lines Polar Express Train Set (Toy)

At the last minute, I found this on Amazon after resigning myself to going to hobby shops hoping to find it in time for my son's 2nd birthday. Thank goodness! It arrived as ordered and I couldn't wait to put it together-VERY simple to do. Once I had it up & running, my son took over the controller and can't seem to put it down! He asked what the different cars were and names them every time the train rounds the track! Since we see Amtrak trains as we are traveling to and fro, I used the 'all aboard' call to help him identify trains. This set makes the sound as well as train sounds and whistle. He absolutely loves it! Lionel-thanks! Amazon, you came through again!!