November 2007 New Toys — Rail Roads & Trains

The Polar Express™ G-Gauge by LIONEL ELECTRIC TRAINS

Set includes: locomotive; coal tender; passenger coach with two opening doors; observation car with “disappearing hobo” feature and opening door; three Polar Express figures; G-Gauge track (55” x 72” oval); RC remote controller (with two AA batteries included); easy-to-repack storage box. Operate this train using a 9.6 volt rechargeable battery (not included) or use six conventional C batteries (included).
— Cynthia Phillips Strinich, owner of Phillip's Toy Mart in Nashville, Tenn., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that Lionel train sets were among her best selling collectible items. 10/18/2007 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Polar Express™ O-Gauge by LIONEL ELECTRIC TRAINS

Now you can own the Polar Express train featured in both the best-selling book and the hit movie. Set includes: 2-8-4 Berkshire locomotive and tender; two passenger coaches; one observation car; four Polar Express figures; enough FasTrack to create a 40" x 60" layout; powerful CW-80 Transformer. Locomotive features die-cast metal body and frame, operating headlight, puffing smoke. Passenger cars feature interior lighting. 10/18/2007 (Price: $299.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harry Potter™ Hogwarts Express by LIONEL ELECTRIC TRAINS

Now you can bring the magical world of HARRY POTTER™ to life with the new HOGWARTS EXPRESS™ ready-to-run train set by Lionel! Set includes: 4-6-0 locomotive and tender; two passenger coaches; one observation car; enough FasTrack to create a 40" x 60" layout; powerful CW-80 Transformer. Locomotive features die-cast metal body, operating headlight, puffing smoke. Passenger cars feature interior lighting. 10/18/2007 (Price: $299.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Great Western Electric Train Set with Lincoln Logs by LIONEL ELECTRIC TRAINS

Blow the whistle and pull into town—your adventures in the Wild West are ready to begin! Set includes: General-type steam locomotive and tender; wood-sided reefer; flatcar with horses; baggage car; enough FasTrack to create a 40" x 60" layout; PowerMax transformer; smoke fluid; two Lincoln Logs buildings. Locomotive features operating headlight and puffing smoke unit. Train length: 48.25" 10/18/2007 (Price: $209.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amtrak Genesis Three Car Set by WHITTLE TOY COMPANY

Amtrak Genesis Three Car Set: Amtrak has been operating our nation’s railroad passenger service since 1971. This Amtrak Superliner three piece set is replicated with outstanding detail and is a perfect addition to any wooden railway system. The set consists of a P-40 Genesis Engine, Baggage Car, and Superliner Coach Car. (Price: $49.99) 9/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Little Engine That Could™ Set by WHITTLE TOY COMPANY

The Little Engine That Could™ Set: It’s the train that’s kept rolling since 1930. The train that made the phrase “I Think I Can, I Think I Can,” is a permanent part of our American lexicon and continues to teach us the power of positive thinking. This set consists of five cars: The Little Blue Engine, Yellow Gondola, Red Toy Car, White Milk Car, and Red Caboose.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.
— As of 7/21/2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. 9/27/2007 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Santa Fe Warbonnet Set by WHITTLE TOY COMPANY

Santa Fe Warbonnet Diesel Set: The Santa Fe Warbonnet design is the most recognized diesel locomotive color scheme in North America. Designed to add a splash of color to the railroad’s new streamliners in the 1930’s, the design was used through the end of Santa Fe’s passenger service, and later re-introduced for inter-model freight service. The set consists of five cars: Santa Fe Diesel Engine, Santa Fe Boxcar, Santa Fe Hopper, Denver & Rio Grande Western Cattle Car, and the Santa Fe Caboose. (Price: $49.99 each) 9/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Percy and Carnival Set by LEARNING CURVE

This 40-piece playset features Thomas and Percy in a carnival-themed adventure. A push-button race starts the fun, with sound effects to top it off. Exciting spiral action and an elevated track mean roller-coaster fun. The giant hill, dizzying spiral ramp, hairpin turn, bulls-eye target, fun house and carnival scenes all support imaginative play. The set includes Thomas and an exclusive Percy, enough track for a 40" x 17" layout, and can connect with other play sets.
— "Consistent sellers are the Thomas trains," said Gary Rogers, owner of Rogers Pool, Patio, and Toy in Lowell, Mass., when asked by TDmonthly to predict Christmas 2007 sales.
— "Trains — Thomas is still probably the biggest seller," said Frances Finfrock, owner of Aunt Franny's Toys in Richland, Wash., when asked what younger boys will be into during the holiday season.
— Eight of 54 specialty retailers predicted that Thomas trains will still chug along, despite recalls, once the peak season comes around in late 2007. 9/20/2007 (Price: $65.99)

Alphabet Train Track by SSCM

Fashioned to be added to an existing train set, this track is made in the USA of high-quality maple wood. It features a colorful display of the alphabet and is 16” long. The depth of engraving and the glossy, non-toxic, bright colors make the letters very visible. “It’s a unique product with engraved colorful letters [to help kids] play and learn,” a representative of SSCM told TDmonthly. 8/29/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer® O Gauge Ready-to-Run Train Set by M T H ELECTRIC TRAINS

A RailKing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer train set is a great way to start a family's model railroading tradition. Outfitted with colorfully decorated O gauge cars and a locomotive that sports a red flashing headlight and comes equipped with full digital sound, each set is ready to go right out of the box.  Designed for years of use, the all-metal gears, wheels and axles will ensure a lifetime of fun. This set possesses “exceptional value and quality unmatched in other manufacturer's O Gauge ready-to-run train sets,” Amy Grossman of M T H Electric Trains told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007. 8/29/2007 (Price: $349.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]