Best toy train sets according to redditors
We found 69 Reddit comments discussing the best toy train sets. We ranked the 46 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 69 Reddit comments discussing the best toy train sets. We ranked the 46 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
> 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.
Here’s the Amazon listing. On the mobile site, it says “Product packaging: Standard Packaging” and “This item’s packaging may indicate what is inside and cannot be hidden.” There is a checkbox for “This is a gift” with a “Learn more?” option which brings up the following :
“Include a packing slip so the recipient knows who it's from.
Hide prices on the packing slip.
Add optional gift wrap.
Include a personalized gift message.
Keep the gift a surprise by concealing items that ship in only the manufacturer's original box”
When ordering from the Amazon app, there is a prominent option on the checkout page that says “Ship in an Amazon box”.
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.
You have:
I could go on for quite some time really. Just search for blind bag toy or mystery pack toy. Amazon has an entire category dedicated to them.
Wooden train whistles. Less plastic, more whimsy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006O4AK6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_H1IMDbBCJXM5X
My son is two. This train set is his new favorite thing in the entire universe.
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
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
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
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.
what do you think about this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Lionel-North-Central-Battery-powered-Remote/dp/B01C34QUKE/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=lionel+train+set&qid=1573344674&sr=8-2
Nice! Now all you need is a functioning monorail to make its rounds through Future World!
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
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
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:
Is this it?
https://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Electronic-Trainer-Thinkchip-Pikachu/dp/B0007VVGAU
Pokémon Battle Trainer.
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 😎
I think the most Classic Christmasy basket would be the 12 days of Christmas! Obviously it wouldn't make sense to get 4 calling birds and 5 gold rings, but I do think it'd be really cute to continue with the ascending order theme!
Depending on the charity that you're giving it to, you can theme the items in the basket around that. So lets say if the charity was kids based, you might do something like-
I really put all of my eggs in the same basket with the children's charity, but I do think that the concept is versatile. If this isn't a kids charity and you're able to tell me what it is for, I'd be happy to make a new list to fit! I had a shockingly great time making this one. Now I'm wishing I had a kid to use this idea on!
Not sure of your company's budget, but this ends up being about $275 with shipping-- (to Arizona, may vary) which is up there. But it would be a pretty memorable gift basket!
S-a inspirat probabil dupa metroul din New York.
Here are links to the train set. There are multiple versions of this.
First of all, the one above is O gauge sized, and is the most popular size and the size of the original Lionel trains that your dad and grandpa played with when they were kids. They are heavy duty and meant more for older kids and adults. There are also multiple add-on cars and accessories to go along with this, including characters from the movie, the boy's house, etc.
From newest to old:
link1
This one is controlled by both the remote and BlueTooth. It also has snow on the roofs. It also has the lettering on the cars in the correct place to match the movie.
link2
Contains only the remote, no snow on roofs, and lettering on the cars not prototypical to what is shown in the movie.
link3
This was the first set released back when the movie was released. It's only controlled by the wired transformer. Does not have any included movie sounds, but you can buy an add-on tender and add-on car to get more of the sounds.
link4G-Gauge version
This is the cheaper version that you see sold at Costco, etc for around $70. This is a true toy for smaller kids and is really designed as a toy.
I'm sure you could find a few battery powered wooden trains or an accessory pack without buying the whole set. Something like this:
Hape Wooden Railway Battery Powered Engine No. 1 Kid's Train Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FH04300/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NVHYBb1MMAMWJ
Or you can find the brio equivalent for $25. It should be compatible with the rest of his sets. Or, you could search Facebook marketplace or whatever for used sets.
Never mind, I think I've got it!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Does she have a train set?
Here’s one that’s only $20, though the bigger the better IMO.
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.
Here you go
Here is the mobile version of your link
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.