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Thomas the Tank Engine Model Trains
By Tom Taggart
So, you've been trying to think of a good present for your Thomas train obsessed nephew? He's already got a million little locomotives that he sets up every day and pushes around their flimsy wooden tracks. He has all the stories and DVD's already and even if he didn't you wouldn't know which one to get him? A Thomas the locomotive coloring book just seems too cheap? You want something a little more impressive for the little guy? Okay well I have the solution for you. Bachmann has just the starter kit for your favorite little Thomas worshipper.
What's so great about Bachmann's Thomas the Tank Engine beginner set?
Four words: Thomas the Tank Engine!
If the kid likes Thomas the Tank Engine already he'll just go gaga over this starter set. The beginner sets are great for both boys and girls, since they usually include Claribel as well. Kids love to follow along as Thomas actually takes off by himself, no more pretending to move him manually. Bachmann really gets it correct, even including the moving eyes that imitate what the little ones are used to on the shows.
Then, of course, it's also Bachmann!
Bachmann has made its name creating beginner kits for beginners and amateurs so you just can't go wrong with them. You get everything you need to get started within minutes all wrapped in one reasonably priced package. It includes the trains and digital controllers so you can run them easily. The beginner sets also give you enough track to get you started right out of the box and enough options so that you can get exactly what you want. You couldn't ask for anything more in a starter kit. And these locomotives are so easy to set up that even your brother will be able to manage it without help.
Is Bachmann a good brand?
Bachmann is the top dog in the HO Model train market, which is the main model locomotive market. Bachmann has remained at the top of the model locomotive world since the 1950's by undercutting the price of higher end train makers like Lionel while still retaining quality.
The other great thing about a gift like this is that it's a gift that the little guy and his dad can grow on. Model locomotive operating is really a great hobby and once the kid starts to outgrow his Thomas locomotive phase and leaves the island of Sodor behind, he might come to appreciate the more realistic locomotives that Bachmann and other model train companies have to offer. The hobby of model train building can be a real window into history and locomotives. It is great for developing a kid's geometrical skills, his engineering skills and his creativity. But there is also a great spiritual side to the hobby. It can really create some valuable family experiences. Many model locomotive enthusiasts have fond memories of working on model locomotives with their own moms and dads way back in the day. Put succinctly, Thomas train just rocks as a model locomotive gift!
Tom Taggart is a Model Train enthusiast. Here is more information on Bachmann Model Trains. Here is a website with a free mini-course dedicated to Model Train Tips.
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