I'm looking for a train to go around my small Christmas tree, so how big is the train?
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depends how big the tree is. If it's a smaller tree this will be fine, but if it is a normal sized tree than you should get bigger tracks
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The inner diameter of the track is 25 inches by 36 inches Outer diameter is 29 1/2 by 40 1/2 for oval set up. Round would by inner 25 inches outer 29 1/2. The train cars, the tallest being 2 1/2 inches by 7 inches long.
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If I recall (Grandson has the toy train set), a full circle set up would have about a 30"-36"diameter.
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This train works nicely with a any tree. It just wouldn't come out from the trunk of a larger tree. If you want the track larger you could use some of the straight track. The train is rather fragile so it is not a child's toy. I bought it from my grandson and then they used it around the tree.
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Its about 2"W x 3.5"L x 2"H. Its great for a small x-mas tree, but the tracks are very fragile or its easy to broke, especially where the pins that connects the track together. The material use to make the tran set are not very good, one drop and train can broke easily. If not intended for toy, then its ok.
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I asked my som to test this for you. The wooden railway and battery operated trains fit. The smaller "Take n Play" do not. They are too small. I hope this helps!
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Just like a H/O scale train the engine is approximately 12" and the coal car around 5" .... and about 2+" tall
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Good Morning, The track size is 40" x 60" oval and yes you can buy extra cars. Lionel made a Peanuts christmas car last year 2012 and may still be available. Thanks Len B E Discount Trains
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I don't know as this was purchased for our Grandson who lives in Germany, so I don't have any way to measure it. He loves the train and can put it together by himself at 3 years of age.
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The train track is held by a bracket that connects to the trunk of the tree. The track runs around the tree, you may have to adjust some of the branches so the train won't hit them. When you press the little button on top it starts making sounds "all aboard" and them it starts ridding around track.
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This was a gift to my grandson so I think it's small. 36 inches at the most. I purchased it for extra track.
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Yes, the tree is in the middle. The tracks go through the cardboard, there's space for the train to pass through. We didn't attach the cardboard bc my kids like to see the entire track so we just left it off and it looks great.
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I agree with Peter. It's fairly light. It comes with a pole that clamps onto the trunk of your tree for stability. If I recall correctly, the pole is about 18" long. I think it would look great on a 4' tree.
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Hi...you are going to love it. I have a 6ft tree and it get's a little lost...A 4ft tree is perfect. Don't get me wrong, I love the way it goes around the top of the tree. It's a wonderful conversation piece. Don't be surprised if some of your friends and family order it for their trees. That is what happened with me. A friend had it on her 6 ft. and I had to have it. It is sooooo cute!!!!
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well, it'a while since we used it - i think you probably could - as i remember you could make it smaller or larger -the train i forget totally - my grandson liked it a lot - he's autistic but sat down & put it together in a matter of minutes - sorry i can't be of more help -your idea sounds great!i good luck
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They are small trains but nicely made. Will check next week when I visit boys and see if they fit on Thomas wooden track
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Hi Laurie,No, it is not the size that fits the christmas tree string lights. Bulbrite item 132506 is 3.31 inches long! Tess,
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I see someone else gave you the dimensions. That is helpful, but does not answer the entire question in my mind. It's a delightful version of the real wagon for an adult, but not for a small child. I used it at Christmas time to hold several small teddy bears. It was full and because the reproduction is so true to the original, I loved it - as a decoration. It is sturdy, but I emphasize - I would not give it to a child to play with. It would only have been a short time until my kids would have been sitting in it or pulling it around. The other reviews also emphasized this point.
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The train is perfect for our Christmas village. We run it about 11 feet and it will run back and forth all day long at varied speeds. It is worth every penny. Well made and reliable.
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Hi, Christina! You'll find the breakdown of train gauges at http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/CTGY/Scales. I grew up with O and S (Lionel) scale trains. I find the smaller ones HO and (eek) N a LOT more difficult to work with but they take up less space. The problem *I* have with the G-scale trains is that they are so large you need more room and accessories would take up that much more room as well. I once set up an 8' x 8' train layout in a room 8'2" x 8'4" and had four different tracks set up along with all of the landscaping and the dreaded N as an 'amusement park' ride. Because O is part of my family history I bought each of my Grandchildren their own set as an heirloom. It's all a matter of personal preference which may be at least partly driven by space availability! Thanks!
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hello, it went with this train set: http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Express-Animated-Electric-Train/dp/B0006KQGWA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383262354&sr=8-1&keywords=holiday+express+train