Question 1

Are there cars and accessories that can be added to this train?

Accepted Answer

No additional cars can be purchased via Lionel. I’ve purchased the Harry Potter set which interchanges with Ready To Play sets like Pennsylvania RR & Disney Frozen but they have no interest in making individual cars or locomotives. What’s good though is that getting a second set adds that much more track. Get a track switch set and you can expand your oval to run in an inner loop design too. Drawback? Doing so takes a ton of real estate, can be too large in many homes.

Question 2

Can you turn the sounds off?

Accepted Answer

Disassemble the train upside down to access the speaker box. It'll all go back together again, don't worry. The speaker is housed inside the black round piece at the front of the locomotive. Remove the black round cap piece and discard. Flip the speaker so the holes face up and cover the whole thing with electrical tape. I also shoved some cotton balls the hole. Put the train back together, tape the holes on the underside behind the spring. It doesn't completely solve it but it's way better. Other option is to cut the cord to the speaker like another commenter replied but my version keeps the sound, only quieter.

Question 3

What is the difference between the ready to play set and ready and straight track pack

Accepted Answer

The ready to play set has enough track for a full circle or oval.  The ready and straight track pack are straight tracks to add to the play set to make a bigger area for the train to travel!  I got both so my grandsons could make a bigger track.  It’s a really nice train set!

Question 4

would this train set fit into a christmas village setup or is it too big?  if the train is bigger than the homes it may not look right.  If too large,

Accepted Answer

We used the Polar Express as the perimeter of a Christmas amusement park that included the LEGO Christmas train and an Eiffel Tower 3-D Puzzle. We added a K-Nex ferris wheel, a Cinderella castle 3-D puzzle, and the LEGO Christmas train station. One of the kids added LEGO Elsa frozen castle. Since this was the COVID Christmas and we weren't having the whole family over, we could spread out on the living room floor.

ASIN	B01C35QC4W
Age Range Description	Adult,Kid
Assembly Instructions Description	No assembly required
Assembly Time	20 Minutes
Battery Description	No Batteries required
Best Sellers Rank	#370,019 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #13 in Model Train Set Starter Packs
Brand	Lionel
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable
Character	Santa
Collection Name	train
Colour	black
Compatibility Options	Compatible
Control Method	Remote
Control Type	Remote Control
Controller Type	Remote Control
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (471)
Educational Objective	Creative Thinking
Fit Type	Vehicle Fit
Frame Material Type	Plastic
Global Trade Identification Number	00023922011008
Included Components	Train^plastic track^RC remote control^
Includes Rechargeable Battery	No
Inner Material	Plastic
Is Assembly Required	No
Is Electric	No
Item Dimensions	22.9 x 15.2 x 7.6 Centimeters
Item Shape	Train
Item Type Name	Lionel The Polar Express Battery-powered Model Train Set, Ready to Play with Remote
Item Weight	6 Pounds
Manufacturer	Lionel
Manufacturer Part Number	711803
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 year warranty against manufacturer defects
Manufacturer recommended age	4 years and up
Material	Plastic
Minimum Age Recomendation	48
Model Name	3_Parent
Model Number	711803
Model Year	2016
Not for Kids	No
Number Of Pieces	37
Number of Batteries	6 C batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	1 and More
Occasion	Christmas
Operation Mode	automatic
Other Special Features of the Product	Authentic train sounds including bell & whistle, Battery-powered Steam Locomotive, Fixed knuckle couplers, Movie sounds and announcements, Working headlight
Outer Material Type	Plastic
Pattern	Solid
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Style	Train,Track,Train Cars
Rail Guage	31.75 mm (1.25 inches)
Recommended Use	indoor
Remote Control Technology	RF
Remote Included	Yes
Scale	Large Scale
Set Name	The Polar Express
Size	Set
Skill Level	Age 4 and up
Sub Brand	The Polar Express
Theme	Train
UPC	023922011008
Unit Count	1.00 Count
top-style	High-Speed Train

lionel polar express ready to play train set-Black

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