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
Assembly Instructions Description	No assembly instructions required
Assembly Time	20 Minutes
Base Material	Plastic
Battery Description	Requires six C cell batteries to operate train and three AAA batteries for remote control; Batteries are not included
Best Sellers Rank	189,705 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 30 in Model Train Set Starter Packs & Sets
Brand Name	Lionel
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable
Collection Name	Train Set - Polar Express
Colour	Multicolor
Compatibility Options	Ready-to-Play
Control Method	Remote
Control Type	Remote Control
Controller Type	Remote Control
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (481)
Educational Objective	Construction Skill, Hand-Eye Coordination
Fit Type	freestanding
Frame Material Type	Plastic
Global Trade Identification Number	00023922011008
Included Components	Train + Track
Is Assembly Required	No
Is Electric	No
Item Dimensions	61 x 15.2 x 45.7 centimetres
Item Highlight	Berkshire-Style Ready to Run with Lights, Sound Effects and Bluetooth Connectivity
Item Shape	rectangular prism
Item Type Name	Model Train Set
Item Weight	2.72 kg
Manufacturer	Lionel
Manufacturer Part Number	711803
Manufacturer recommended age	12 months - 15 years
Material Type	Plastic
Minimum Age Recomendation	48
Model Name	El Expreso Polar
Model Number	711803
Model Year	2016
Not for Kids	No
Number of Batteries	6 C batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Pieces	37
Number of Players	1
Occasion	Christmas
Operation Mode	Automatic
Other Special Features of the Product	Portable
Outer Material	Plastic
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Style	Train set - Polar Express
Rail Guage	0.5 inches
Rechargeable Batteries Included?	No
Recommended Uses For Product	Holiday decorating, pretend play, indoor display, Christmas decoration
Remote Control Technology	Infrared
Remote Included	Yes
Scale	O scale
Set Name	The Polar Express
Size	Large
Skill Level	Beginner" or "Low
Sub Brand	Polar Express
Subject Character	Polar Express
Theme	Car,Train
UPC	023922011008
Unit Count	1.0 count

Lionel The Polar Express Model Train Set

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