Best remote train & railway sets according to redditors

> So how much does it cost to get all those specific supplies that he used.

Let's find out:

Wire - $3.50

Latex Rubber - $17

Fake Grass - $13

Fake Leaves #1 - $11

Fake Leaves #2 - $5

Fake Apples - $3.50

Fake Grass #2 - $11

Plaster of Paris - $10

Mod Podge - $7

Scenic Glue - $9

And then some spray adhesive would cost about $5 and assorted acrylic paints are roughly $1 for the cheaper stuff so figure $10 for that.

Total: ~$100. But I imagine you'd be able to make quite a few trees out of all those materials.

Apparently they also sell adapters on Amazon which also look 3D printed.

You're looking for "battery operated" Thomas trains, not to be confused with the "Track Master" Thomas trains. They fit on the standard wooden track sets and move by themselves.
We have several and they work great. Kiddo loves them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NFFYWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bUfoyb6MC52K6

I looked it up and it's $5,377.24 in 2019 american dollars.

Edit: For comparison, by searching "model train" on amazon sorted by price highest to lowest the most expensive item is over 50k and it's just a four car add on set. Kato also seems to make some train sets people are selling for 10k ish. The most expensive Lionel are all 4-6-6-4 steam locomotives at 2k. Also, here's a $7 Thomas Train if ya'll broke like me.

> Isto tako, ako znate neku prodavnicu igračaka koja ima taj proizvod, a da radi isporuke u Srbiju, molim vas recite mi.

Amazon.de, može se prebaciti na na engleski, nemam pojma na kojem će ti otvoriti link.
http://www.amazon.de/Thomas-Friends-Trackmaster-Railway-Builder/dp/B00SO7HZMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463997649&sr=8-1&keywords=thomas+trackmaster+railway+builder+bucket
Ebay.co
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Thomas-Friends-track-master-motorised-railway-builder-bucket-Age-3-6-years-/291760228594?hash=item43ee43c8f2:g:GHUAAOSwv9hW4Y2p

I'd advise sticking to one of the scales used by model railroaders because it means you'll be able to easily add to it year after year. I also recommend avoiding battery powered trains because they're kinda meh whereas trains powered through the rails typically last longer if cared for. So for scales look into O and HO and decide what you think would look best around your Christmas tree.

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For the traditional O scale train from the likes of Lionel:

here's one for $99.99 but it's a smaller diesel train.

here's a steam version but it's $109.99

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O scale doesn't really come cheap so if you wanted you could opt for the smaller HO scale:

here's a Bachmann set for $85

here's another Bachmann at $92

and another Bachmann at $81

the cheapest Christmas train I could find is from the British company Hornby for $65 this one is OO scale but is compatible with American HO scale as the track gauge (size between rails) is the same. Apparently there's two versions of this and this one is $60.

You should be able to find reviews for all of these products very easily on YouTube.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002R5A0ZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_FTkZDbZ2Z66WN

Holy shit I had this too. Don't worry, you're not going crazy.

I got it at a toy store over a decade ago. I had Charizard, Blastoise, Blaziken, Sceptile, Swampert, and a sixth I can't remember (I wanna say it was Electric-type) Typhlosion.

I'm going on a very deep search now to find this. I'll edit if I find anything.

Edit: I found this, but this isn't the same as the one I had. It's very similar, though.

Edit 2: I FOUND IT. HOLY SHIT YEAH.

Wooden train whistles. Less plastic, more whimsy.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006O4AK6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_H1IMDbBCJXM5X

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Carpets-City-Life-Carpet/dp/B002R5A0ZQ/ref=pd_lpo_21_bs_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=117DYH14Z7XD4TQVGNFJ

My son is two. This train set is his new favorite thing in the entire universe.

Over the years we've ended up with just about every toy train track you can think of so at one point it was just telling everyone to buy whatever because we had a set that went with it.
Someone gave my son two boxes of these and they worked great with all the wooden sets.

I kept waiting for the time when he would outgrow trains and he's almost 10 and it's never happening. The only thing that changed is I used to be able to pick up a new set for under $20 and now I'm lucky if I can get one car for $20.

Better invest in some of these because the BLAINE TRAIN IS LEAVING THE STATION

https://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Hobby-Brooklyn-Peddler-Pinewood/dp/B0006O4AK6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1511811463&sr=8-6&keywords=train+whistles

Memories!! Does anyone know where I can buy the exact same carpet? Want to get it for my lil nephew :)

Edit: Found it! In case someone else wants to travel down memory lane, you can buy the carpet on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Carpets-City-Life-Carpet/dp/B002R5A0ZQ?th=1

Yes. 6V across a 10 ohm resistor is 3.6 Watts, but due to the internal resistance of the battery itself this will probably be more like 2.5 Watts. If you use a resistor of sufficiently small wattage (.25 Watts, for instance) it will heat up rapidly and may catch fire within a few seconds. Many film resistors can catch fire. It should work with a 9V battery as well.

However, if you want more of a sure deal just use something designed to work the way you want, like a model rocket igniter. But you do not have to make your igniter actually catch fire, as long as it gets hot enough to ignite your firecracker fuse, or whatever. A loop of nichrome wire would be enough to do this.

My son just turned 4 and loves his Brio and other wooden train pieces. He got a bunch of tracks and cars for the sets last year, and this year he got a train table with more pieces and has been loving it. Just so you know, there are some great off-brand wooden tracks and trains on Amazon for super cheap that play nicely with Brio, Thomas, etc. They'll basically work with any of the big name wooden tracks. We have some of them and they work well with our Brio sets. Here are some links (not affiliate stuff or anything).

https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Engines-Collection-Thomas-Chuggington/dp/B00HNAPNE8/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1482876545&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=wooden+train&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AW85YG/ref=abs_brd_tag_dp?smid=A1B7M9EQGNCLQA

https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Train-Car-Set-Compatible/dp/B017ABHE64/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1482876545&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=wooden+train&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Orbrium-Toys-Destinations-Chuggington-Imaginarium/dp/B015VMORBE/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1482876545&sr=1-4&keywords=wooden+train

This electric Thomas works with the wood tracks I described above.

Just realized I might have to pick this up for our boy now that I know it exists.

You could get a Christmas train (basically a decoration) for £50~ and set it up around the tree just to test the mood/interest and then expand on it.

But you'll need to know what era/country/scale/railroad company etc he likes to get something specific.

I also saw a Hornby starter set in the middle aisle of Lidl yesterday if you have one near you

FTFY : One used in OP's picture

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002R5A0ZQ/ref=psdcmw_404457011_t3_B072883CSF?th=1&psc=1

I love it! I've been looking for something like this for my kids' room actually! They would play with one of those rugs like this but I don't like the way they look when they're not in use.

I used this latex rubber to do pretty much the same thing. Basically:

• paint a couple of layers on (allowing to dry between coats)
  
  
• dye the surrounding area (allow to dry)
  
  
• peel off latex

Pokémon Battle Trainer.

Is this it?
https://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Electronic-Trainer-Thinkchip-Pikachu/dp/B0007VVGAU

Extra Large Learning Carpets City Life Play Carpet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002R5A0ZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jDR3CbKWS9HKZ

Here is the OG, but there are several different carpets all over amazon! Never too late 😎

Never mind, I think I've got it!

LEGO track and engine was my first attempt. Couldn’t make a close enough turn radius. Amazon the track then painted white

The LEGO engine ran way too fast so got the train on Amazon too:

ZONXIE Magnetic Battery Operated... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C21D2KT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'm pretty sure I remember owning the Thomas and Friends version as a kid. Or at least a similar Thomas and Friends toy.

Edit: It was this.

Oh man I've barely gotten started!

Ok so I've got a bunch of stuff in my shopping cart on amazon for payday so here's the plan.

So far I've bought for my son 3 Thomas the Train Trackmaster trains including the super hard to find Merlin.

I've bought him Number Bots from Lakeshore learning center which are transformers that are shaped like numbers.

I'm also getting him some Robert Munsch books.

My fiancee is getting a statue of Maria from the Assassin's Creed movie and some wireless headphones for her daily commute to work and I'll likely get her some Lord of the Rings stuff before the month is out.

My parents are getting a wifi extender. This one is kind of cheating because it's technically for me when I visit. They have a big house and aren't very computer savvy. Their internet sucks because their modem has crappy range and they don't know how to fix it even though I've advised them on several methods.

My Brother is getting a copy of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and his wife is getting a Color Me Mindful: Enchanted Creatures colouring book.

My Other Brother is getting a copy of Nier: Automata for his PS4 and his fiancee is getting a Lord of the Rings Evenstar Pendant and Jewelry Box.

Baby Dolls

• 11” Baby Doll
  
• Disney Princess Belle Doll
  
• Disney Princess Snow White
  
• Disney Princess Ariel
  
• Disney Princess Aurora
  
• Disney Princess Cinderella
  
• Disney Princess Rapunzel
  
• Disney Princess Elsa
  
• Doll Playpen
  
• Doll Stroller
  
• Feeding Set
  
• Potty Set
  
  Star Wars
  
  
• Funko Chewbacca
  
• Vehicles Pack
  
• AT-AT Metal Model Kit
  
• Coloring and Stickers Mega Set
  
• Jedi Holocron
  
• Funko BB-8 Bobble Head
  
• Disney Infinity Kylo Ren
  
• Kylo Ren Lightsaber
  
• Wall Decals
  
• Kylo Ren Half Helmet
  
  Puzzle Toys
  
  
• 24 Piece Construction Puzzle
  
• 48 Piece Dinosaur Puzzle
  
• 46 Piece Minnie Mouse Puzzle
  
• 22 Piece Turtle Puzzle
  
• 1000 Piece Holiday Puzzle
  
• 24 Piece Paw Patrol Puzzle
  
• 12 Piece Pet Puzzle
  
• Farm Chunky Puzzle
  
• Vehicle Puzzle Box
  
• 51 Piece Map of the USA Puzzle
  
• 48 Piece Mermaid Puzzle
  
• Perplexus Puzzle Challenge
  
• Rubix’s Cube
  
  
  Stuffed Animals
  
  
• 9.5” Penguin Plush
  
• 12” Llama Plush
  
• 12” Bear Plush
  
• 12” Husky Plush
  
• Big Hero Six Baymax Plush
  
• TMNT Pillow Time Pal
  
• Glo Pets Unicorn
  
• Panda Pillow Pet
  
• Grumpy Cat Plush
  
• 9” Elephant Plush
  
• 12” Golden Dog Plush
  
• 12” Elmo Plush
  
• Small Pikachu Plush
  
• 12” Sloth Plush
  
  Frozen
  
  
• Princess Anna Doll
  
• Queen Elsa Doll
  
• Olaf Summer Tea Set
  
• Activity Tote
  
• Light Up Microphone
  
• Sing Along Boombox
  
• Story Playset
  
• Magnetic Playset
  
  Ever After High
  
  
• Apple White’s Jewelry Box
  
• Watercolor Portfolio
  
• Wish Bracelet Kit
  
• Duchess Swan Doll
  
• Apple White Doll
  
• Bunny Blanc Doll
  
• 2-pack Dolls
  
  Paw Patrol
  
  
• Jumbo Action Pup Skye
  
• Ryder Rescue ATV
  
• Dry Erase Pup Pad
  
• Training Center Playset
  
• Ryder’s Pup Pad
  
• 3-pack Vehicle Set
  
• Chase’s Deluxe Cruiser
  
  Wooden Train Parts (Including Thomas)
  
  
• Mountain Over Pass Set
  
• Track Pack
  
• 30 Piece Train Tracks
  
• Straight Tracks
  
• Roll & Whistle Thomas
  
• Battery Operated Thomas
  
• Cargo Train Car Set
  
• Over and Under Tunnel
  
• Animal Train Set
  
• Battery Operated Percy
  
  Video Games
  
  
• Epic Mickey 2 for Wii
  
• Just Dance: Disney Party for Wii
  
• Lego Star Wars 3 for Wii
  
• Angry Birds Star Wars for Wii
  
• Lego: Marvel for Wii U
  
• Game Party for Wii U
  
• Rabbid’s Land for Wii U
  
• Batman: Arkham City for Wii U
  
• Lego Movie the Videogame for Wii U
  
• Madden NFL 13 for Wii U
  
• Lego Harry Potter for Xbox 360
  
• Portal 2 for Xbox 360
  
• Assassin’s Creed Rogue for Xbox 360
  
• Lego Batman 3 for Xbox 360
  
• Hot Wheels for Xbox 360

Just a little heads up for if there is a next time. They make clips that will join the track together a little more snugly. https://www.amazon.com/Dazy-Inc-Suretrack-Clips-Count/dp/B000AQT8R0

Suretrack Clips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AQT8R0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_NKzPub1Z4DMVJ

For track

For train

Not sure how much track you'd need to register as walking around, but that should be a good amount.

Oh, thanks a bunch!

I liked that solution because I can still use the slow cooker as a slow cooker. And the little controller lives inside it when not in use.

I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-STC-1000-Microcomputer-Temperature-Controller/dp/B00EM2Q9VQ. (That's the 220 volt version you'd likely need.)

It's very easy to wire up. You essentially hook one of the wires from an old extension cord to the electric outlet. The other one goes into the controller, for the heating circuit. Then another wire goes from the heating circuit jumper to the outlet.

So what happens is that when the temp probe senses that the temp is half a degree less than what you set it at, it switches on the heater circuit. That completes the loop to the outlet, which energizes and then powers the slow cooker (this is why you want an analog model, one which is either on or off like a light bulb).

Once the probe senses the target temp has been reached, it shuts the heat circuit off. So basically it vacillates between 53 C and 52.5 C (or whatever temp). The ceramic or the slow cooker holds heat very well. And that towel you see on the side was originally "insulation" for the top. But it's not needed.

It's housed in a box that they use for external electrical things like flood lights. I just went to the home improvement place and fodn one that would fit the controller and wires. But I also like that it keeps the outlet fairly high, in case of spills and such.

I've left it running all night, on 72 hour cooks, etc. Perfectly safe.

Total cost, not including the cooker, was around $40. It took perhaps 45 minutes to build and test. The unit also has a cooling circuit, which does the reverse of the heating one, so it's perfectly suitable for use as a meat curing chamber, a beer cooler, etc. You can also use it as a yogurt maker.

It does get attention. I've built three of them so far, and have the parts to build a fourth for a friend.

The one downside is lack of water circulation. But I find with thinner things like steaks it's fine without it. An entire chicken or whatever might need one, though.

I've done steak, fish, pork chops, lamb, shrimp (makes awesome shrimp scampi, just put the butter and garlic right in the bag and then saute for 45 seconds when it's been cooked through in the water bath), scallops, eggs, asparagus, etc. It makes a fucking fantastic scallop, by the way. Exactly, precisely cooked interior, and then you just char the outer bits in a hot pan with a little clarified butter. Some folks use a torch for this even. Best scallops I've ever eaten, including some very expensive ones in restaurants.

Oh, and if you want beef short ribs, you seriously want to sous vide them. Holy balls do they come out superb.

I could gin up some diagrams for you, or do a search for "stc-1000 sous vide controller" and you'll find a bunch of stuff.

110V version

220V verstion

Based on what I'm reading on the links above (I haven't used this product before) they are both rated for up to 10amps at 250V on the circuit they are controlling (your compressor or heater). The difference is the power supply for the controller itself.

If you are using this to control a 110V refrigeration compressor, heater, gas valve, etc, then get the 110V version because otherwise you would have to run a separate 220V circuit to the controller.

If you are using this to control a 220V electric heater (or anything else 220V) then you have a choice: use the 220V version, or run a 110V circuit to the controller, since there is probably a 110V circuit nearby. 220V is only used for large appliances (dryers, central AC systems, etc). Those circuits typically don't leave the basement.

Thank you very much!

I guess at this point I know enough about scales, power source and current to know what to choose from.

Knowing my husband he would prefer steam train.

I had quite a look at what you could buy right here, it's not even nearly as impressive as US/EU options.

While researching myself I found Bachmann/Lionel Trains, they are actually very attractive, electric, H0 and you probably could plug them here with adapter (gonna check) not sure about AC/DC thing yet, have to check too...

Christmas Bachmann one https://www.amazon.com/Bachmann-Trains-Before-Christmas-Electric/dp/B0006MZN7C/ref=sr_1_28?keywords=Bachmann&qid=1573035232&sr=8-28

Penny https://www.amazon.com/Lionel-Pennsylvania-LionChief-Freight-Bluetooth/dp/B01N1A3JS4/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_rm?ac_md=2-2-bGlvbmVsIHRyYWluIHNldA%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=Bachmann&pd_rd_i=B01N1A3JS4&pd_rd_r=308bf438-5fcf-40a0-ba89-22df7c818209&pd_rd_w=6gcYs&pd_rd_wg=rXUiF&pf_rd_p=ed481207-4bea-4e19-bbad-73ed40fdc292&pf_rd_r=HT2XTHB8V41CFAXFSMWC&psc=1&qid=1573035232

Christmas Lionel https://www.amazon.com/Lionel-Christmas-Express-Scale-Train/dp/B07BDZVT1H/ref=sr_1_97_sspa?keywords=Bachmann&qid=1573035663&sr=8-97-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWUjVZSlVGOUU4RkQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNjQ1OTFHTVU5RU1JQzhJSTcmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDE5NzkzNzNKTkk5REJIVlJJNVImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGZfbmV4dCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Here is the mobile version of your link

Does she have a train set?

Here’s one that’s only $20, though the bigger the better IMO.

Here you go

This is the solution: https://www.amazon.ca/Melissa-Doug-Take-Along-Tabletop-Playpiece/dp/B07KBQJV5H/ref=asc_df_B07KBQJV5H/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341772873775&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=102985086088809254&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001497&hvtargid=pla-786712452672&psc=1

We have this for when we go on trips. The rails have the same spacing as standalone trains from the major brands. If not for a birthday, this will be good for any event really.

First, decide on your scale. HO, N or Z. Then, decide whether you are modelling any particular country. If not, you can pick up for example the Christmas Train packs for quite cheap. That will give you an analogue controller, a loco, and a loop of track. Hornby (OO scale, compatible with HO track), sells their Christmas train pack for 81 euro om Amazon.de...
https://www.amazon.de/Hornby-R1248-Santas-Express-div/dp/B07N8BSFPS/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=hornby&qid=1573392910&sr=8-2


All DC analogue locomotives are compatible with each other. Digital (DCC-fitted) locomotives will not run on analogue track. DCC locos expect a fixed high voltage. Analogue locomotives expect variable voltages. Some digital systems will allow you to run a single analogue locomotive along with the other digital locomotives. If you want to play around with digital, again I suggest looking at a DCC starting set. Hornby has one coming in for around 200 pounds...


https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/shop/all-sets/digital-train-sets.html

Used to have one of these - it's pretty much the same thing: http://www.amazon.com/Brooklyn-Peddler-4-Tone-Pinewood-Whistle/dp/B0006O4AK6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410233743&sr=8-1

You want something like this. Order it there or check out your local hardware store.