Polar Express is one of my family’s favorite holiday movies. We have our kid’s old elementary school to thank for that. Our son who is not much of a TV or movie watcher had seen it at school just before the Christmas break when he was younger. He came home and told us about the movie he saw in school (Polar Express). He was so excited about it too.
Since our son is not much of a TV or movie watcher (never has been, probably never will be) we were curious about the movie that our son actually showed interest in. We figured it would make a nice holiday gift for him so we picked up a copy. He was so excited when he opened it that he had up put it in the DVD player after we were done unwrapping gifts. Since that day it’s been one of our favorite holiday movies.
Last week I had posted my review for a beautiful Polar Express G-Gauge train that I was sent from Lionel Trains to review. You can read that review here – The perfect gift for the Polar Express fan.
Lionel kindly sent me another Polar Express set to review. It’s called the Lionel Little Lines The Polar Express Set.
This is a great set for the younger Polar Express fan, but older fans will enjoy it too.
Unlike the other Polar Express set, this one took a bit longer to set up because there are curves and lifts with this track (it even has a bridge). It also comes with a neat diorama of the film’s iconic Christmas tree on one side and the snow covered mountain on the other side.
The 44 piece set includes:
- Complete layout of track switches
- Suspension bridge with stone arches
- Finely-detailed train with a steam engine, tender, two passenger cars, and observation car
- Colorful diorama depicting scenes from The Polar Express
- Six caribou figures
- IR Controller with sounds
My husband had this set up in about 15 minutes (the G-Gauge set snapped together in less than 5 minutes). This one might have taken longer but it was worth the wait.
As you can see from the photos the train has an authentic look to it. It even has real train sounds (choo choo!) and the “All aboard” announcement from the film.
Check out the brief video below to see the train in action.
Lionel put a lot of detail into this set, right down to the Caribou and the headlight on the engine, which you can see in the photos below.
The train runs on 6 AAA batteries which are not included. It’s controlled by a hand held remote controller which allows you to go forward, reverse and control the “All aboard” message.
This is a decent size set. The cat in the picture (below) is an average size cat to give you a size comparison (my cats and dog always have to wiggle their way into photos).
This set is geared towards younger children, however it’s not easy for little ones to put together. They will need an adults help for that.
Aside from putting it together this is a great set. It’s fun to watch the train go up and down the mountain. We even put some Caribou in the way to see what happened (the train knocked them down :-)).
Even though this train set is modeled after a holiday movie I think it can be enjoyed year round.
This set is regularly $74.95, but currently it’s on sale at the Lionel online store for $45.95. It’s a bit pricey, but you are paying for the quality of the train set. Lionel, as you know, is well known for it’s train sets and accessories.
Here are a few more photos of the set.
For more information about this, or other Lionel sets, visit www.LionelStore.com.
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*I received a free product sample in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Megan Cromes says
it is geared for younger kids but little ones can enjoy it to.
Colleen Turner says
My son would go crazy for this train set! I think what I like most is the way they incorporate the movie into a traditional train set to make it that much more magical!
D SCHMIDT says
I like that the set is a decent size, I have seen some before that are tiny! I also like that it has a diorama of the film’s iconic Christmas tree!
melissaandkeith miller says
it’s controlled by a remote
april yedinak says
I like that it is the Polar Express. That is one of our family’s favorite holiday movies.
Sara Wagner says
I love that there is a Polar Express train set for the little ones. My son has been eyeballing this on Amazon. He would be so excited to see this from Santa!
Kristen says
I like all the parts…especially the bridge.
Ellie W says
I love the size. It’s just a beautiful train set.
Carey Miller says
What’s not to like? It’s TRAINS! I love that it ties in with the movie and would make the perfect Christmas Eve present.
wendy rozema says
i like that it’s controlled with a hand controller!
Pam O says
I like that it looks just like the train in the movie. My son loves the movie, he would be so excited to get this.
Kelly D says
I like the Six caribou figures, my kids would get a kick out of them.
David says
I like that it is by Lionel and I like the Polar Express tie-in. My favorite gift as a child was when I received a Lionel train when I was eight or nine.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
Love that it’s Polar Express and remote controlled.
kortney nelson says
I love that it is remote controlled!
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Ann says
I like that it even includes animals
Renee G says
I love that you can watch the train go up and down the mountains.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I love that it has a remote control!
Maralea says
I like that it is made by Lionel
debbie says
I like that it is made for younger kids to enjoy.
Audra O'Hara says
My daughter would like that it goes forward and reverse and the little headlight works. I also like how parts of it are elevated.
Jonathon says
very cool set, for the train loving family such as my own.
Bilinda S says
The train looks just like theone in the movie! My boys would LOVE it!
angel d says
the decent size the white tracks and its polar express which is awesome
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Heather B says
my son is a huge train lover he would be so happy to get this!!, I like that it is made by lionel so you know it is good quality!
Jennifer Rote says
I love that it is Polar Express. My grandson went on a “Polar Express” train ride last week. He would love this.
Kevin E says
I love the picture background on the set
Kristie says
I like that it’s Lionel…my dad used to have a Lionel train that we loved! 🙂
Dawn Monroe says
I like the real train sounds and the bridge.
Francine Anchondo says
I like that it is remote controlled!
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Terri Egelund says
I like that it is Lionel and that it does not look to complicated for my 3 year old twins.
carol says
I like the remote controller on it and it is the Lionel brand
McKim says
I like the background with the set.
Gayle J says
I like that it is geared for younger children, my grandsons would love to play with this
Nicole D. says
I love the diorama that comes with it! Very creative!
melikegarfield says
I love how the track are white vs the more traditional black. Very different and cute.
Wendy says
We are huge fans of The Polar Express movie and my daughter has always loved Thomas. She’s not into girly things and at age 5, she still loves trains.
Lenora D says
I like the detail of the set.
latanya says
the remote controller
Tim Anderson says
I like the fact it runs on batteries. I’d prefer my grandson not have a toy plugged into the wall.
beth shepherd says
I love how cute it is and the size. THank you
Katie Amanda says
I like that it says that it’s The Polar Express. That’s my favorite Christmas movie.
socratesjr says
I love that the set really captures the winter and Xmas spirit.
Debra Hall says
my favorite is the back round it really looks like the movie
Tracy Allen says
Love the backdrop the train runs through
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Angela Ke says
What’s not to love about the Polar Express. This set helps bring it to life even more.
Daniel M says
I like the backdrop pictures, looks just like the movie (that my nephew loves)
Christine says
I love that it has a remote control.
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Lia says
I like that it’s so very cute and the headlight on the train
Laura Jacobson says
I love that is has the controller with sounds! So neat!
EmelynTrevino says
how it really looks like the polar express
Daily Woman (Lacey) says
It has a remote and it POLAR EXPRESS. My son would love it.
Virginia Rowell says
I love all the little animals and I especially like that it is remote controlled.
Karen Matlock says
My grandsons would love that it’s remote controlled.
Ann Fantom says
I like the set would be easy to handle for little hands
Tamar says
I like that it’s so elegant looking and will be a hit at home.
Kim L. says
I love this set! I especially like the compact design. You can set up a festive train for your children to enjoy without having to take up half of your family room!
joni says
It’s the perfect size train.
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Candace says
I love that it has a headlight and goes up and down the mountains.
Candie L says
My son loves the engine. Thank you
ewhatley says
My best friend’s grandsons would love this. Reminds me of the Lionel train I had as a child.
Stephanie Larison says
I like that you can control it from remote.
Christie Kammerer says
I love the polar express movie, when I think of Christmas I think of the polar express. This would be awesome under my Christmas tree.
Melanie C says
I love how easy and quick it looks to be set up!
Sherry Conrad says
I like that it has two amazing elements of Christmas – Lional Train (from back when I was little and my grandpa set up his for the holidays) and one of our favorite movies.
Paula Tavernie says
I like its controlled by remote!!
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Robin says
I like that it is remote controled
Aliyah Weinstein says
I love the Polar Express movie so my favorite part about the set is the backdrops that remind me of the scenes from the movie!
Pam Schad says
I like that the train is so real looking.
Crystal Renee says
Well I love that it is a Polar Express train set I love that movie! And trains are pretty cool, too. This would look great around our Christmas tree!
Mary Cloud says
I like that it goes in a different pattern instead of just round and round in circles
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tina reynolds says
I love all the detail on the train so cool my hubby and boys would love it
kim says
I love that it not a straight oval track set that it goes up and downhill that is really different in a train set
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Betty King says
I Like the fact its made by Lionel but also the fact that it goes right along with our favorite Christmas movie. My great-grand would love it.