The Joys Of A GScale Train Set
Have you ever seen the eyes of a young child when they watch a sibling or friend receive a train set as a gift? They want to play with it also but cannot becausethey are so small. There are train sets on the market that the young ones can enjoy also. The G scale train set would be the perfect choice.
This train set is also a wonderful set if you are looking for a train to set up around your Christmas tree or outside, but it does require a lot of space.
This train set rarely derails which is why it would be good for younger children. The track is big enough at 45mm that a child could put a car back on with very little problem. The track is sturdy enough that it would not be hurt if it was stepped on.
There are two sizes of straight track and curved available for the G gauge train set. This train set does have fewer accessories available than most of the other scales. But by shopping around one may find quite a variety of locomotives, cabooses,box and passenger cars to fit their needs. There are also landscaping, tunnels, lights, and other items that can be bought to fit this set.
The cars come in different sizes. The average size is around 17 ¼” long by 4 ½” wide by 6 ½” high. There are some that may be shorter or a little longer. The locomotive is around 26.7” long.
A lot of the cars and track are made from brass. This is so they will hold up to weather conditions and durability. Brassalso makes for easy cleaning.
Power is supplied by battery, transformer, or DCC.A battery or DCCcan be quite expensive to use. If you choose the transformer be sure that it is powerful enough to run the locomotive that you buy. 1
The G Scale Train set usually comes in a box and ready to be put together when it is opened. Other pieces can be bought to make the set as you like it. Storage may be somewhat of a problem if you choose to set this up in your yard. If you have a shed large enough it could be slid in there without having to take it apart. Big totes are a safe way to store a train of this size.
There are many manufactures on the market that makes this type of train set. Each offers many items that can go with this set. Prices vary for each set and each manufacturer. Searching the web is a good way to see what each manufacturer has to offer and the prices they are asking.
Many of the larger chain stores carry them as do a few of the smaller train stores too. A train of this size would keep any child of any age content for hours. It would be a learning experience with the possibility of turning into a life-long hobby for some.
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