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Lionel Trains..A Success Throught The Years..Now There's The Lionel Trains Polar Express Train Set O Gauge

Lionel trains have a worldwide reputation for durability,quality, and craftsmanship, and have provided endless hours of fun for both operators and hobbyists. The Lionel Trains Polar Express Train Set is especially popular these days because of the Caldecott Award winning book "Polar Express", and the 1994 "Polar Express" movie. Millions of Lionel trains were manufactured in the 1940's and 1950's by the Lionel Company, which dominated the toy train genre from the 1920's to the 1960's. These days the original trains are highly sought by collectors and demand high prices. My ex-husband collected them for years. An easy way to identify the age of the trains is to examine the couplers, as those manufactured before the second World War used couplers that resembled a hook. is especially popular these days because of the Caldecott Award winning book "Polar Express", and the 1994 "Polar Express" movie. Millions of Lionel trains were manufactured in the 1940's and 1950's by the Lionel Company, which dominated the toy train genre from the 1920's to the 1960's. These days the original trains are highly sought by collectors and demand high prices. My ex-husband collected them for years. An easy way to identify the age of the trains is to examine the couplers, as those manufactured before the second World War used couplers that resembled a hook. The Polar Express train set was Lionel's first big hit in many years, and at the time of the movie, the set was scarce due to higher than anticipated demand. Nowadays you often can't find Lionel trains in toy stores. Now you can purchase your own without any problem!

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Wouldn't Your Child Love It Under the Christmas Tree?

The Advantages of Owning The Lionel Polar Express

In the Polar Express book and movie, a boy tries to solve the mystery of Santa Claus while on the Polar Express on his way to the North Pole. This triggered the imagination of the children as will operating this wonderful Lionel Polar Express which will become a collectible, and increase in value in years to come as have many of Lionel's other trains.This is a wonderful way to increase your child's imagination and motor skills, and let you participate in something together. Even adult members of the family will enjoy operating it. The throttle is small enough for young hands too.
Because you can add additional items such as the Polar Express book and movie if your child hasn't seen them, as well as accessories, it can be the start of a hobby for life. It can lead to your child's interest in model railroading. It can also be a wonderful investment because as a collector item it will increase in value.
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MODEL RAILROADING IS FUN FOR ALL AGES...Start With A Lionel Toy Train

type=textIf you are looking for a fun activity for family members of all ages, model railroading can be your answer. You can start small with the Lionel Toy Train and get as large as you want. It doesn't have to be expensive to start, as many use a hollow door attached to wooden legs as their first platform. And your imagination and creativity can go on from there. It is considered by some as a true art form. The advantages of using 0-Gauge railroads are many. and include the space factor if the area for this hobby is limited. Use an area in the basement, garage, or a spare room. Collect accessories as the budget allows, and you can be on your way to a full time hobby. My grandson's Lionel Toy Train layout is in his basement, and he plays with it every chance he gets. This interest may fade for a time, but studies have shown that the person often returns to the pleasurable hobby in later life.
The little boy in the photo can hardly wait until he is 8 and can be a real conductor on a Lionel Toy Train

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O Gauge Train

It Has Come A Long Way

There was a little difference between model railroads and toy trains prior to the 1950's. In that era more emphasis was put on realism for the O Gauge Train when crafting trains. Some of the earliest trains were made of tinplate. and were similar to HO scale except were very much wider and taller, and often comical in appearance. The toy trains in the 19th century were made of cast iron. In 1900 a German company called Marklin changed all this. They manufactured accessories for doll houses, and wished to manufacture a corresponding toy for boys. They got the idea to sell a O Gauge Train in sets with added accessories which could be purchased later, creating more revenue. This was the first clue of the upcoming model railroad layout with its scenery, buildings, and other props. Today some hobbyists only buy these items from the company who manufactured the train, a common practice of followers of Lionel.
By the 1930's O Gauge was the most common in America, and remained so until the 1960's. At that time realism had not been considered. Beginning in the 1950's, realism in model railroading became more of a goal, thus the increased popularity of Lionel . Until then model trains had been thought of as toys, and the cost , durability and easy handling by youngsters were the prime considerations. An O Gauge Train was in its heyday when model railroads were categorized only as toys.

Lionel Model Trains

Polar Express Train Set is Favorite

type=textHere is your chance to please your child and bond with your child with Lionel Model Trains Polar Express Train O Gauge. Since it is so durable, you don't have to worry about your investment, as it holds its value, and as a collectible, it will increase in value over time. Its attention to detail, retro styling, and outstanding craftsmanship is reminiscent of a bygone area, which is not true of many toys in today's market. Parents will need to aid in its assembly, but it is very easy to put together. Believe me, if I can put it together, anyone can!
You will be especially impressed with the quality of the parts. It is also designed so that it is a true replicate of the original displayed in the 1994 book and movie. You can even add a smoke fluid to it so that as it operates it is chugging smoke, and its steam whistle is very realistic. It is solid and heavy with a large throttle that your child will have no problem holding in little hands. You can also purchase additional tracks if you wish.
The box you will receive includes 1 die-cast steam engine, 1 coal tender, 2 coach passenger cars, 1 observation car,1 CW-80 transformer, Santa's bell, 4 articulated movie characters. 1 bottle of smoke fluid, 40x60" oval track (with 8 curved sections,3 straight sections,1 power terminal section) and the ever important instruction book. You will be as pleased as I was with Lionel Model Trains Polar Express Train Set 0 Gauge.

Accessories for the Polar Express Train

If you want to get the most fun from your Polar Express Train, consider getting the following accessories:
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Lionel Polar Express Train O Gauge

  • adoption_gifts Jan 10, 2010 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    I grew up with our 'winter villiage' that my dad made. I would spend hours playing with trains and giving the little figures rides in the caboose. Thanks for the memories
  • roundup Jan 9, 2010 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    I love model trains. Every kid (all ages) should have one.
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