Top 5 Model Train Sets
Published:Whether you are looking for an amazing gift idea for a child, or perhaps you are just a kid at heart, model railroading is one of the all-time greatest hobbies! Fun, challenging, and safe for all ages. When you build your own model train set, the only limit is your imagination! Our Top 5 Model Train Sets include several excellent starter sets from trusted brands like Lionel and Bachmann.
1) Lionel Polar Express Remote Train Set - O-Gauge
- Ready-to-run out of the box!
- Official "All aboard the Polar Express" and other sound clips from the movie
- Operating headlight
- Puffing smoke unit. Over filling the smoke unit may cause little to no smoke
- Four Polar Express character figures
2) Kato USA N-Gauge Chicago Metra UNITRACK Starter Set
- Contains a 4'x3' (1337mm x 677mm) loop of Kato UNITRACK with a re-railing crossing
- Includes a Kato 12V Power Pack that connects to the Kato UNITRACK loop with easy-to-use plugs for operating your trains
- Includes a DCC friendly MP36PH locomotive and Bi-level cars which can be upgraded with optional interior lighting
- Directional head and tail lights on both locomotive and rear facing cab coach
- Elegant slipcase covered box with easy to carry handle
3) Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer O-Gauge Remote Train Set
- 0-8-0 locomotive and tender
- 3 dome Tank Car
- Boxcar and caboose
- Includes a remote control for easy operation and walk around fun
- A powerful 0-8-0 leads the rugged freight smoothly around a full 40" X 50" oval of FasTrack
4) Bachmann Rail Chief Ready To Run Electric Train Set - Ho Scale
- Complete ready to run train set
- Powered by a EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight
- HO Scale
- Includes steel roadbed track
- Great first time set!
5) Bachmann Trains Thoroughbred Ready-to-Run HO Scale Train Set
- F7 diesel locomotive with operating headlight
- 2 Freight cars and wide-vision caboose
- 47" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track
- Power pack and speed controller
- Illustrated instruction manual
