All aboard the Polar Express! Polar Express G-Gauge Train Set from Lionel Trains features a finely detailed style that evokes the magnificent steam engines of times gone by and authentic train sounds for a real-life experience. This large-scale, battery-operated train set is based on the Caldecott Award-winning book “The Polar Express,” and the movie that
All aboard the Polar Express!
Polar Express G-Gauge Train Set from Lionel Trains features a finely detailed style that evokes the magnificent steam engines of times gone by and authentic train sounds for a real-life experience. This large-scale, battery-operated train set is based on the Caldecott Award-winning book “The Polar Express,” and the movie that followed in 2004. Easy to assemble, it’s an exciting, interactive way for children ages four and up to relive their favorite scenes from the movie or create their own adventures.
Polar Express G-Gauge
Train Set At a Glance: Age/Weight Requirements:
4 years and older
Assembly Requirements:
6 C batteries (included) and 2 AA batteries (included). Assembly is required.
Warranty:
Limited one-year warranty
The Berkshire steam locomotive features realistic details complete with
retro styling. View larger. 
You can make the mysterious hobo disappear and reappear on top of the
observation car. View larger. Easy Setup and Remote Control Operation
Designed for easy use, the Polar Express G-Gauge Train Set comes with six C batteries for immediate fun. You can also operate the train with a 9.6-volt rechargeable battery (not included). The set includes an RC remote controller (complete with two AA batteries) that’s easy for little hands to use. The 12 curved and 4 straight track pieces fit together to create a 55-by-72-inch oval, and when you’re done, they pack up quickly and easily for storage.
Retro Detailing for Life-Like Experience
This train is highly detailed with retro styling on its Berkshire steam locomotive, blue and red passenger coach, and observation car with a “disappearing” hobo for an extra surprise. Fixed knuckle couplers, a working headlight, and realistic setup and shutdown sequences complete the authentic look and feel of a powerful G-gauge locomotive.
Authentic Sounds and Whistles
Clearly marked buttons on the remote control let little ones move the train forward and backward, sound the whistle, ring the bell, and play “All aboard the Polar Express!” as the train chugs around the track. For added fun, The Polar Express G-Gauge Set comes with conductor and boy figures that can be positioned on top of the locomotive, tender, or passenger car.
More Polar Express Fun with G-Gauge Diorama
To expand your adventure and enhance your holiday displays, pair this train set with the colorful, two-sided Polar Express G-Gauge Diorama (sold separately) with tunnel portal openings.
The Polar Express G-Gauge Train Set is backed by a manufacturer’s limited one-year warranty. See owner’s manual for details.
What’s in the Box
Steam locomotive, tender, passenger coach, observation coach, remote control, twelve curved and four straight track pieces, three figures, six C batteries, two AA batteries, and instructions.
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Exeeded My Expectations I was surprised to see the negative reviews on this product, but after reading them I think most of them were from people that did not read or understand the product description. This is a ‘G’ scale toy plastic train with plastic track that is battery powered and is controlled by an R/C unit.I have not seen another ‘G’ scale set with better quality equipment and features for the price. The engine has built-in sound that makes a steam ‘chuff’ noise synchronized to the speed of the engine. It also makes a steam brake release noise when it stops. It has a bell sound and whistle that you can control from the R/C unit. It has 3 speeds in both forward and reverse directions. The speeds seems very prototypical. The speed is also momentum controlled – the train speeds up and slows down at a measured pace just like a real train. The detail on the engine is quite good for a ‘toy’ train.I had the same experience with the included batteries as others – they barely moved…
Gee,Happy to report,the G Gauge Works! After my bad experience with the O Gauge I was very hesitant to order another Lionel. But this is something else. With my experience with the O gauge;and since this doesn’t need to be on a track to run,I decided to battery up the tender and connect it to the Locomotive and place it on the hard wood floor,figuring that if this works,THEN I’ll assemble the tracks and put on the other two cars. I grabbed the remote control pushed the on-off switch to ON and turned the Directional switch to half way forward….nothing happened…then I remembered I’d forgotten to put batteries in the RC. Turned it over and as you could probably guess,when I put in that second battery the train and tender shot forward (The switch was STILL on and the direction STILL to half way forward)LOL. I continued with the assembly of the tracks and the addition of the other two cars. I could see that if you don’t have the tracks setup on a hard level surface you’re gonna have problems with train disconnects and…