[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very happy with this set, it runs great, and the detail on it is just like from the movie. My kids are big fans of the movie and the book and they were super excited to get this, as soon as it came we opened it up and put it together, I really appreciated that everything you needed was included in the box, even the batteries. I have seen other reviews on this and they stated that they were missing either the batteries or the figurines or maybe both, but I did not have that problem, my box was complete with everything. This is a big train set with plenty of track, and putting it together was not very difficult but I would suggest that an adult help out because the tracks do need to snap together tightly and getting the train straight on the tracks with the couplings can be a little tricky. Once on the tracks and hooked up the train runs very smooth, in forward or reverse, and you can control how fast you would like it to go, also a very nice feature is when it stops, it actually slows to a stop and makes some sounds just like a real train. As far as the actual train sounds go, I think the volume is good, not too loud, but it would be nice if it had an option to lower it. The figurines are nice but quite small which is why I believe the age recommendation is for 4 and up, you get 3 of them, the boy, conductor and the hobo (he is attached to the top of the train), and as a bonus you also get Santa's bell. The train and tracks are all plastic and overall I think the quality is good, the train is big and has a good weight to it, also the detailing is great, the tracks are very sturdy and hold together very tightly, I have not had any issue with them coming apart. I definitely would recommend it, and please check out my video below to see it in action!

Purchased this for my son. He absoutly loves it. We have had less expensive train sets that don't last and the tracks will not stay flat or together. This train set is worth the money. It is well made, glides along the track nice and smooth. My only complaint is that it advertised that it comes with batteries. The AA's were in the box but not the 6 C's.

Our kids were very excited. They loved watching it go around the tree good quality and runs well. This will be a train that our family can use every Christmas and I think we will be able to pass it along to our Grandkids one day. Great addition to our Christmas traditions. Our train came with the train, hobo, conductor, and child as noted and also a polar express Christmas bell. It did not come with batteries, but I made sure to have these on hand since several reviews stated this fact

My husband has wanted one ever since he was a little kid .The best surprise ever ! Gave to him early so he can enjoy longer.Now he can pass it now to the grandkids n hopefully he started something and he keeps going for ever n ever !

Got this for my son who loves Polar Express. Santa hit a home run. The bell helps the non believers also.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lionel train review Great Detail, no batteries included. Tracks are tad hard to snap into place , and difficult to line the wheels up with the tracks and the couplers .. Every time I got the wheels lined up with the tracks the coupler came undone. And vice verse. But considering I have never had a train nor have I EVER, PUT ONE TOGETHER BEFORE NOW ... It only took me 30-40 mins start to finish to completely do a round configuration approx 4.5 feet by 4.5 feet. Circle nearly completely encircled my 5x7 area rug. Almost, I would love to see this going around a Christmas tree would be awesome. As it was I had fun playing with it .. SEE VIDEO. No this train does not produce steam, I see this question a lot, it is a sturdy high quality construction AND YES THAT IS TOM HANKS VOICE, AS THE CONDUCTOR of the Polar Express as in the movie. And pics great detailing in the figurines. Batteries were Not included. And the large "Sliegh" bell ornament is exactly like the silver bell given to the boy at the end. By Santa .. It is incredibly beautiful. And rings loud .. Lol when mailman brought my package to me .. You could hear it ringing from inside the shipping box load and clear.. The mail man thought I had a Santa suit or horse Bridle ! Too cute. When I was little I always wanted a train to go around my tree. It was so very nostalgic to put this together I felt like a little kid on Christmas Eve three configurations avail I did the smallest one and it very substantially large enough to go around a large tree. Awesome truly splendid!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lionel's The Polar Express G-Gauge Set I love Polar Express movie , so of course I had to get this train. My husband and I have for yrs looked for a train set to go around our Christmas tree. But could never find one we like or could afford. My husband passed away 3 yrs ago :*( and when I saw this train set I just had to get it. I know my husband would love it , as I do. I can't wait to set it up. It is good sized , and the detail of the cars is awesome. Steam locomotive and coal tender Passenger coach with 2 opening doors Observation car with "disappearing hobo" feature and opening door 3 Polar Express figures (conductor, boy and hobo) 12 curved and 4 straight G-gauge black plastic track pieces RC remote controller Storage box included Layout dimensions: 55" x 72" oval Adult assembly required Runs on one 9.6V rechargeable battery or 6 C batteries Remote control requires 2 AA batteries (included) Warning - Choking Hazard - Small Parts Small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, this amazing train showed up at our door today and it was like Christmas morning in our house. The Polar Express is a big part of our holiday traditions and this was the icing on the cake for our kids. The train is large, detailed, and good quality. It has two passenger cars, the engine, and the car that carries the coal. There's even little figurines of the little boy and conductor from the movie. Once we put the track together, added all the batteries (6 C batteries and 2 AA), and set the train up, we had a blast. Giggles are priceless. The remote is extremely easy to use and our 3 year old was able to control it. There are three sound buttons, one makes the bell sound, one is the conductor saying, "All aboard! This is the Polar Express", the other is the choo choo sound. Absolutely love having this for our Christmas celebration this year! Simply magical.

Pretty much as advertised and as expected. This is a good purchase for the Christmas tree and the grandchildren love it (so does grandpa). Thus far the only negative I see is that it does consume "c" batteries at a pretty fast rate. Buy several or you will find yourself making an unplanned trip to the drugstore.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a fantastic replica of the Polar Express train from the movie. My son loves this movie and has been asking us for a bigger, more life-like model for years. Luckily for us we were able to test this out and not have to pay the price tag. You should of seen the look on his face when he got this train! It was Christmas to him! We set it up. Takes AA and C batteries so have some on hand. We built the tracks into an oval around and under our dining room table since really we had no where else to build it and keep it out of the way. Yah it's that big! My 10 year old set it up all alone so it's pretty easy for that age to handle and set up alone. The remote makes sounds like "all aboard, this is the polar express!" And the train chugging sounds. It also goes forward and reverse with the simple press of the remote. The only negative comment I received from him was that he stated the remote HAD to be pointing directly at the train for the train to move. If it is not pointing at the train the train just stops. He said that even something in front of the remote causes it to stop the train. So definitely a need to be concerned if the child using the remote doesn't understand the need to keep the remote pointed at the train. It's not a deal breaker but just need to know the maturity of the child playing with it. This set also comes with the train conductor, the little boy and the man who sits on top of the polar express (hobo). The hobo man actually doesn't come off, he just folds in and out of the way. The other two characters can be put on top of the train in the footprints to hold them on top while the train is in motion. Overall I foresee this set being a part of our Christmas celebration for many years to come! Oh! I didn't mention the sleigh bell like in the movie that comes with this set! It does so now your child can have one just like the little boy! *tried to upload a video but it won't let me*