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Lionel The Polar Express Ready-to-Play Set Review

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By Best Choice team
Checked icon Last updated - June 5, 2025
8.8

Verdict overview

  • lasts a long time 8.6
  • Easy to build 9.3
  • Sound level 7.9
  • Remote Control 9.3
Pros
  • Easy to set up and use.
  • Durable, withstands rough handling.
  • Offers authentic train sounds.

Tech specs

manufacturer recommended age4 years and up
product dimensions9 x 6 x 3 inches
batteries6 C batteries required.
item weight6 pounds
customer reviews4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 9,574 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars
release dateDecember 12, 2018
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Product Overview

The Lionel Polar Express Ready to Play Set is a must have for anyone who loves trains! This set comes with an exclusive track system that allows you to create a circle, rectangle, or oval track. With this set, you get a battery powered steam locomotive and tender, a passenger coach, and an observation car. The set also includes 24 curved and 8 straight plastic track pieces and a user friendly remote control.

This train set is great for kids, hobbyists, and holiday decorating. It features an authentic train sound with announcements including a whistle. The Berkshire style locomotive has a working headlight and detailed passenger coach with fixed knuckle couplers. The remote control allows you to easily operate the train without having to be near it.

The Lionel Polar Express Ready to Play Set comes with 50 x 73 ready to play track pieces that are not compatible with Lionel G Gauge or any other G Gauge track systems. In order to use this set, you ll need six C cell batteries for the train and three AAA batteries for the remote control. Batteries are not included in the purchase of the set.

When it comes to durability, this product has been rated at 8/10. The remote control has been rated at 8.8/10 while the volume control has been rated 7.2/10 and assembly has been rated 8.8/10. Its weight is 6 pounds with product dimensions of 9 x 6 x 3 inches so it won t take up too much space on your shelf or in your room. It is suitable for kids aged 4 15 years old and can be shipped within the U.S., as well as select countries outside of the U.S..

The Lionel Polar Express Ready to Play Set is perfect for anyone who wants to experience all of the joys of running their own train set! It provides hours of entertainment for both adults and children alike, making it an ideal gift for birthdays or holidays. With its easy to assemble design and durable construction, this set will last for years to come!

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