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Typerailwayrailway
Agefrom 3 years oldfrom 8 years
Scale1:87
Track styleretropassenger
Number of locomotives1 pcs2 pcs
Number of carriages3 pcs2 pcs
Track length650 cm285 cm
Number of track details20 pcs12 pcs
Effects
light
sound
smoke
light
sound
 
Remote control
Power sourceAA (6 pcs)network 220V
Materialplasticmetal
Assembled model size120x95 cm
Packing size80x44x11.5 cm80x37x5 cm
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2021april 2017

Age

The minimum age of the child for which the kit is designed.

Of course, this parameter is quite approximate, but it is still not recommended to deviate from it: a set that is too “adult” may turn out to be too complicated and even dangerous for a child (for example, small children tend to put various objects into their mouths, and toys with small details highly undesirable for them).

Now on the market there are kits for children of different ages: from 1 year old, 2+, 3+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 8+.

Scale

The scale at which the car track or railway is made.

This indicator describes how many times the set items are smaller than real cars or trains; for example, 1:72 means a reduction of 72 times. Accordingly, the larger the number in the denominator, the smaller the scale and the smaller the individual elements of the set will be.

Track style

General railroad style (see "Type")

Passenger. Sets that replicate passenger trains - from city trains to high-speed express trains

Freight (commodity). Sets that replicate freight (goods) trains. They differ in variety: if on a passenger train the cars have the same design, then on a freight train there may be cars of different types.

- Retro. Sets replicating vintage trains, often with steam locomotives as locomotives.

- Children's. Railways designed for younger children. They are made in a characteristic bright design, are distinguished by their simplicity of design, and the tracks often have a specific structure: instead of rails, train wheels roll along furrows-ruts. This device simplifies the installation of “equipment” on the rails and minimizes the likelihood that it will go off the tracks.

Number of locomotives

The number of locomotives supplied with the railway (see "Type").

Many children's railways are equipped with just one locomotive, enough to run the train. However, there are also exceptions. So, there are quite a few "tyanitolkaev" trains that have two locomotives, from both ends of the train; in such trains it is possible to switch from one locomotive to another by swapping "head" and "tail" and running the train in the opposite direction. Three locomotives in a set can mean either three separate trains or a regular train plus a "pull". And four locomotives usually correspond to two pushers.

It should be noted that mainly children's railways are equipped with several trains (see "Road style").

Number of carriages

The number of carriages provided for in the railway (see "Type").

The number of carriages is selected taking into account the scale and length of the railway, so that the train does not take up too much space on the tracks. In the most extensive sets, up to ten wagons can be provided. And some manufacturers provide the possibility, if desired, to purchase additional wagons to the existing set.

Track length

The total length of the track of the railway (see "Type").

The longer the length, the more advanced the set is, the more opportunities for games it gives. On the other hand, a large length directly affects the cost and dimensions.

Number of track details

The number of individual track parts included in the railroad delivery set (see "Type").

Details in this case mean the individual segments that make up the railway. In the most extensive sets, this number can be several dozen. In general, this parameter is mainly for reference, but it also has a practical meaning: the more details, the more “freedom of action” the player has when building a track, the more options for building tracks of various shapes, complexity and duration.

Effects

Additional effects provided in the autotrack or railroad (see "Type").

Light. Various lighting effects: headlights of cars and locomotives, taillights of wagons, light in windows, street lights, etc.

Sound. Various sound effects: engine roar, horn, wheels clattering at the joints, locomotive “chuffing”, beeps, musical accompaniment, etc.

Smoke. Imitation of smoke from a chimney. It is found exclusively in railways, namely in sets with steam locomotives — after all, among locomotives, it is steam locomotives that smoke the most. To create "smoke", a steam generator is usually used, filled with water or a special liquid; such "smoke" is odorless and harmless to others.

Remote control

The presence of a remote control in the set.

The meaning of this function is generally obvious, we note only one point: do not confuse the remote control with the speed controller (see "Starting the cars"), these are different devices. First, the remote control is usually made wireless; secondly, it is provided mainly in railways, and is rare among autotracks.