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Lionel Battery-Operated North Pole Central Toy Train Set with Locomotive, Train Cars, Track & Remote with Authentic Train Sounds, & Lights for Kids 4+

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Size: 50 x 73 in


Features

  • A CHRISTMAS SPIRIT SHOWSTOPPER Showcase your Christmas spirit with The North Pole Central Ready-to-Play Freight set; Create a circle, rectangle or oval with this exclusive track system; Great for kids, hobbyists and holiday decorating
  • SET INCLUDES Battery-powered general-style locomotive and tender; Gondola with crate load; Center-cupola caboose, 24 curved and 8 straight plastic track pieces; Remote control
  • TRAIN SET FEATURES Battery-powered locomotive with authentic train sounds and announcements, including bell and whistle; Working headlight; Fixed knuckle couplers, removable crate load in the gondola; User-friendly remote
  • PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 50 x 73 Ready-to-Play track; This set is not compatible with Lionel G Gauge or any other G Gauge track systems. 24 curved and eight straight plastic track pieces
  • BATTERY REQUIREMENTS - Requires six C cell batteries to operate train; Requires three AAA batteries to operate remote control; Batteries are not included with purchase of train set

Description

Celebrate the wonder of the season with this North Pole Central Freight Ready-to-Play Train Set and bring the goods from Santa's top- secret location to your layout! Set includes (1) Battery-powered General-style Locomotive, (1) Tender, (1) Gondola with (3) Crate Load, (1) Center Cupola Caboose, (24) Curved Plastic Track Pieces, (8) Straight Plastic Track Pieces, and (1) Remote Control. These large-scale trains operate in both forward & reverse directions and are power-driven by an easy to operate RC controller. Includes an exclusive 50 x 73-inch track system that allows you to create (3) different track layouts. Features a battery-powered locomotive controlled by a wireless remote control, operating headlight, removable crate load in Gondola, fixed knuckle couplers, authentic train sounds, announcements, bell, and whistle. Train Set requires (6) C Cell Batteries AND (3) AAA Alkaline Batteries for operation (not included). Brand Story By Lionel Trains

Product Dimensions: 22.87 x 6.13 x 13.75 inches


Item Weight: 6 pounds


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: 711729


Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up


Batteries: 6 C batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Release date: October 19, 2016


Manufacturer: Lionel LLC


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Excellent Christmas gift for your child and Yourself
Size: 50 x 73 in
The media could not be loaded. This train is excellent which is evidenced by all the positive reviews. The locomotive is very good quality- not cheap or lightweight. The front and back wheels on the various cars are independent of each other which allows them to follow the track better and not fall off. The detail on the train is also very good. The track is very easy to assemble and it holds together very well. We bought extra track to give it an additional curve. Also I like the features of the remote. It has a bell sound, a whistle sound and two conductor calls. One call is used when the train is stopped and another when it's running. The train goes forward and reverse smoothly. The train engine has a nice engine sound when standing still and another sound resembling a steam engine puffing when it moves. It also has a nice headlight and a smaller light in the engine compartment to the rear. We've had it running for about a week and run it for a few minutes each night. Not sure how long the batteries last but I already bought extra. This is a wonderful toy for a child to have running under the Christmas tree. My daughter puts mini dolls of Elmo and Big Bird in the cargo car and they go for a ride. It even makes me feel like a kid again. This is a great product that I expect will last a long time. I will give a follow up review after I've had it longer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020 by William A. Morales

  • Finally!!!
Size: 50 x 73 in
For years I have been looking for a reasonably priced train to go under my Christmas tree. My old one was decent, but the track broke in a couple of places. The next one kept derailing, probably because it is on carpet. So I decided to go with Lionel. Which one, they can get pretty expensive. Decided on this one, and am I glad I did! First of all the track is plastic, but softer and so much easier to handle. I love the size options. Circle, rectangle or square. Square is perfect! Then it was train time. Around it went as smooth as can be. Remote is so handy and will be so much easier not only for me, but the grandchildren to operate. No more chasing the train to try to switch it off. Love the announcements, music and whistle. Just press a remote button. I don't think it is too loud, but Christmas at my house isn't the quietest so I am not concerned with that anyway. Great train. Reasonable price. Love it when something works out! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020 by L. McManus

  • Good little train
Size: 50 x 73 in
Overall this is a good train for the price. It looks great and the whole family loves it. The engine and cars are better quality than the track, which is a bit flimsy. It does not work well on carpeting with any cushion to it; it needs a harder surface. One of the track connectors snapped off during ther first disassembly and remains stuck in the adjacent section. Those 2 pieces must always go side- by- side now, and it creates a little gap but is still functional. The sounds are repetitive, but clear and good. My kids love controlling the speed and direction with the remote and loading little toys into the cargo car's bins while the train is in motion. I like that it makes a reminder noise if the remote is off but the train is still on. It hasn't worn out as many batteries as I expected. We got this at Christmas, left it up til February, and the kids have dug it out several times since just to play. I have a feeling I'll be looking for additional track this Christmas. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019 by Susie

  • Amazing, but a little bit loud at times!
Size: 50 x 73 in
This train is perfect for our 3 year old. The remote is easy to use but also sturdy and childproof enough to where he won’t hurt it. I would give five stars, but its idling noise is pretty loud, and of course the running train is a bit noisy too. Check the dimensions because this train (locomotive and the cars) is also a little larger than I expected. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024 by Julie

  • Excellent value and very good quality for a plastic track train set.
Size: 50 x 73 in
Set does NOT include straight track sections which must be ordered separately. Appearance and operation quality is very good, but an option to mute the sound would be nice. Overall, I am very satisfied with this Christmas train set.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Broke After One Season
Size: 50 x 73 in
Sadly my review is similar to the other one star reviews here. I bought it for Christmas ‘22 and it would not work for Christmas ‘23 (did not use it the whole year and stored it during the off seasons); I made myself half crazy changing all batteries and making sure the tracks were laid perfectly assuming it was user error on my part, but I experienced the same as everyone else rating it a one star—it will turn on and make noises, start to jerk forwards and then stop; the motor does not have enough strength to pull the cars. If you take all of the cars off, the motor will go a little further on its own, but not enough to get it fully around the track 😢 I’ll be researching other brands and hopefully find one that works better. Very disappointed in this train. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024 by LOTRMS

  • Really nice and well done Christmas Train for under the tree
Size: 50 x 73 in
The media could not be loaded. The size is perfect, just big enough to make it a standout under the tree. Solid track connections. Remote control works very well, with options to have the engineer speak, ring the bell and blow the whistle. The whistle sound is particularly well done. It has a bit of echo that seems to do an ever so slight doppler shift. The tone is one people seem to want to mimic. When it is stopped, the sound is that of the old steam engines puffing. A really nice detail, classic and perfect. Also when stopped and the remote is turned off, the train beeps to remind you to turn it off too. Details of the train are also well done. Not only is there a headlamp, but also a lamp shining on the tinder car in back. It helps display the wood details. Both are LED, which helps with battery life. The cargo crates can either be displayed as closed and full, or you can flip them and fill them with something to display. The engine has working pistons, the Christmas decals on the other pieces, especially the caboose, are very nice. Finally, the train On/Off switch, barely noticeable right on top of the train for extremely easy access. You can tell some thought went into this set. Well done to Lionel and the team. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018 by PublicMe

  • A nice train set that is easy to put together .
Size: 50 x 73 in
This is a great train set for kids I had a Bachman but I like this train set more because it stays on the track much better . I did order the extra track and it gives you more room for presents under the Christmas tree with train going around it also I have had this train set only a week but it seems well built so I am hoping it will last for years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023 by Chuck

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