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Alex’s Train Set

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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This year I knew I wanted to get Alex a train set. Every time we drive over the tracks, he looks both ways hoping to catch a glimpse of those metal beasts barreling down toward us. Trains are his favorite things in the world, at the moment. But money was tight this year. And I [...]

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Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway – Battery-Powered Thomas

Monday, February 8, 2010

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Die-cast metal chassis and body Chunky rubber-lined tires grip track to prevent derailing Easy-to-operate start button Special magnet helps keep rolling stock on the track Recommended Age Range 3 to 5 Years Product DescriptionThis Thomas the Tank can run practically anywhere a youngsters imagination sees track thanks to its powerful four-wheel drive. Its easy-start button and auto shutdown feature [...]

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Guide Wheels model train set – Plastic Versus Metal

Friday, February 5, 2010

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A model train set of wheels can be plastic or metal. Understanding the railway wheel model set construction is important when considering that the type of wheel is best for you. A train wheel consists of a flange and tread. The flange is the inside of the wheel and is deeper (or more) [...]

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Guide to Model Train Set Wheels – Plastic vs Metal

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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A model train set can have either plastic or metal wheels. Understanding model train wheel-set construction is important when considering which type of wheels is best for you. A train wheel consists of a flange and a tread. The flange is the inside part of the wheel and is deeper (or longer) than the other. The [...]

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Lionel Trains Polar Express Train Set – O Gauge

Thursday, November 5, 2009

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Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation Locomotive has operating headlight and puffing smoke; air whistle in the tender Locomotive features die-cast metal locomotive body and frame, powerful maintenance-free motor, two traction tires, and separately applied metal handrails Operating couplers on rolling stock and on rear of tender Passenger cars feature interior lighting and silhouettes in windows Product DescriptionNow, you [...]

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