Harry Potter Hogwarts Express G-Gauge Train Set
Best Product From Lionel
Pretty good, and I fixed the range problem for $5
First off, this is a toy. Plain and simple. It's big, it's plastic, and it's very lightweight. It comes with enough track to make a loop around your Christmas tree, and that's it. I've read the reviews here and for the Polar Express, and I'm baffled about some of them. The train has never come uncoupled for me, and I've never had it derail. But I run it on hardwood or linoleum flooring, I don't have carpet in my house. The track is difficult to push together, but once it is together it takes quite a bit of force to have it come back apart. I replaced the batteries immediately, and the train straight out of the box just worked. No problems there. My only problem was range. I could operate it standing nearby, but often the train would lose the throttle signal and slow to a stop. Usually hitting the bell or whistle button would wake it back up, but it would happen often unless I laid the controller on the floor inside the loop of track.
Well, I fixed that. Details here:...
7-11080 Features: -Highly detailed G-Gauge steam locomotive.-Authentic train sounds, including bell and whistle.-Working headlight.-Fixed knuckle couplers.-Note: Extra track also available.-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.-Material: Plastic and metal.-Gauge: Large Scale / G Gauge.-Power source: Electrical. Color/Finish: -Color: Red, Black and Brown. Specifications: -55'' x 72'' oval of G-Gauge track (12 curved and 4 straights). Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Warranty: -1 year warranty.Open up the world of Harry Potter and model railroading for your child with the Lionel Harry Potter Hogwarts Express G-...
- 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
Love it, get it, have batteries on hand!
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...
Perfect First Train
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...
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