How many Lionel Polar Express cars are there?
The train appears with five cars throughout most of the film. However, on occasion, it is seen with as little as three or as many as eleven and twenty. The interiors of only three of the cars are seen in the film, including the abandoned toy car, the observation car, and next to last passenger car.
What gauge is the Lionel Polar Express train?
G-Gauge
Passenger coach with two opening doors. Observation car with “disappearing hobo” feature and opening door. Three Polar Express figures (conductor, boy and hobo) 12 Curved and 4 straight easy-to-assemble G-Gauge black plastic track pieces.
What locomotive is the Polar Express?
Pere Marquette 1225
Every sight and sound of the magical Christmas train in the 2004 film The Polar Express is based on a real-life steam locomotive. The Pere Marquette 1225 has its own Christmas story to tell — and it involves a very close call with the scrapyard.
Does Lionel make HO trains?
Lionel HO products work with all HO gauge systems. With a track gauge of 16.5 mm and a scale of 1:87, HO is the most common model train size today. Lionel has manufactured HO trains several times in its history. Today, we offer The Polar Express™ locomotive and train cars.
What kind of train is the Polar Express?
Know-It-All states that the train is a Baldwin 2-8-4 locomotive built in 1931. The Polar Express was modeled from plans of Pere Marquette 1225 which is a 2-8-4 type built by Lima Locomotive Works in 1941.
Are there any problems with the Lionel Polar Express?
Lionel is totally phoning it in with their Polar Express add on cars, trolleys, and structures. For one they are extremely poor quality and quality control is nonexistent. Second the the barrel ramp doesn’t work with the barrel loader. Its pretty sad when the 1950’s accessories work better than those made 70 years later.
Where can I find Polar Express train sets?
Here at Lionel, we are true believers in the magic of the holidays and for over 10 magical years have been encouraging families to recreate this magic in their home with an assortment of The Polar Express trains sets, cars and accessories. NEW in HO Scale!
What to put on Polar Express dream kit?
Just add your very own personal message capturing your sentiment. Show them you Believe. Feel the true spirit of Christmas not only in your heart but in your home with this The Polar Express Dream Kit. Including everything from train to trimmings, it’s sure to have all of your loved ones hearing the sleigh bell ring for years to come.
Is the Polar Express the same color as the cars?
Looks great in the Polar Express lineup. Color scheme is exactly the same as the cars that came with the train set. Looks great in the Polar Express lineup. Color scheme is exactly the same as the cars that came with the train set. This is a very well constructed train set.