Getting a electric train set for a child for Xmas is going to be treasured. It will likely become the one gift from that Christmas that your son will remember for his entire life. An electric train set does not have to be expensive to be a great gift. The only kind of bells and whistles it need come with is a locomotive that whistles as it goes around the track.

Children have enjoyed having model train sets for years. You can get a train set at any time of year not just Xmas and they will be appreciated. Every child who I have ever known has been thrilled with a train set. They will quickly drag you to the playroom to help set it up. The new electric train set will provide hours of entertainment for everyone.

Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Battery Powered Sir Topham Hatt Figure 8 Set

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Product Description

Stop Thomas in his tracks! Little engineers can turn Sir Topham's Hatt to activate the bumper and stop battery-powered trains. When Thomas gets another useful assignment, they can set him back into motion again with the push of a button.

Battery-operated Thomas features a working headlight, a reliable "4-wheel-drive" engine that keeps him rolling along for hours of fun and free-wheeling capabilities for non-battery play. Straight track pieces flip over to reveal a new road design for even more play options. Special traction rails give extra grip to battery-powered engines. 26-piece set includes one battery-powered, die-cast Thomas, an exclusive yellow caboose, 20 track pieces, a bridge, Sir Topham Hatt Track piece, a tree and a sign. Requires one "AA" battery (included).

Details

• 26 piece introductory set
• Includes Battery Operated Thomas
• Assembled set measures 38 x 31
• Additional battery operated engines sold separately
• Thomas Wooden Railway products are not compatible with Take Along Thomas vehicles and destinations

Once you have set up your electric train set then you will be able to begin to build on to it. Most train sets you buy now come complete with at least one locomotive and a couple of cars for it to pull. Some train sets come equipped with a village that includes a train set, benches and electric lights.

There are many different styles of train set from very old steam trains through to a model version of the latest bullet train. There are still model clubs in many citys where you can go and talk to other model train enthusiasts. Part of the fun of owning a electric train set is to show others.

Buy a electric train set as a gift for birthdays or Xmas but remember that you will be able to buy extra train tracks and model village parts throughout the year.