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Title: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Gundamentalist 5.56 on October 19, 2008, 07:11:42 PM

In the run up to Christmas, Wilkinsons is carrying that cheap battery powered Western train set again.

http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0243946

Bargain at £10. Not sure whether non-Brits can avail themselves of the offer though.

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Terrible Tim on October 20, 2008, 11:06:38 AM

Looks good and also cheap bargin. Is it plastic or a die cast?

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Argonor on October 20, 2008, 11:28:44 AM

Quote from: Gundamentalist 5.56 on October 19, 2008, 07:11:42 PM

Not sure whether non-Brits can avail themselves of the offer though.

Nope. the site only accepts British postcodes  :(

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Hammers on October 20, 2008, 11:30:58 AM

Ah! I've been looking for that one. I wonder if I could trouble one of our British friends for a favour...?

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Argonor on October 20, 2008, 11:45:12 AM

I just asked elsewhere 'round here - you know where ;)

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Schogun on October 20, 2008, 01:17:05 PM

In the U.S., start checking CVS and other drugstores when they start stocking toys for Christmas. The sets are smaller now (less track), but cost only $10.

Toys 'R' Us usually has the trains, too, under their Fast Lane brand.

In years past, I have not seen these sets at Walmart, Target or Kmart.

There's a Western set, a "Continental Express" set (good for 1900 on) and a third set, a bit more modern.

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Schogun on October 20, 2008, 01:19:57 PM

I should add that the trains I get are U.S. "O" Scale (1/48). A bit on the large side for 28mm, but they look fine. Regular O Scale track works fine then -- you'll need more since the box doesn't give you enough straight track to go across a game table.

Or buy multiple sets -- they're cheap!

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Col.Stone on October 21, 2008, 06:32:39 PM

Why oh why won't they ship to europe...

i have one already but more track and carts would be nice

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Overlord on October 22, 2008, 09:08:23 PM

Here is a comparison between the 2 types of train:

The larger one is the Wilkinsons one, bought last year.  The smaller one is the Fastlane one I bought in the US 2 years ago. 

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/LAF%20General/Trains2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/overlord_awc/LAF%20General/Trains1.jpg)

IMO the Wilkinsons one is too big for 28mm miniatures.  It might do for a large train/conversion. VSF anyone....

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Hammers on October 22, 2008, 09:26:36 PM

Oh, alrightthen. I'll try to track down the Fast Lane one insted.

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Bako on October 23, 2008, 01:17:19 AM

I think I still own a Fast Lane one we found a few years back.

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Schogun on October 23, 2008, 01:26:01 AM

Wow! The Wilkinson is huge! Way too big for 28mm.

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Col.Stone on October 23, 2008, 06:20:40 AM

I'm starting to feel a bit confused as to ecxactly what train i have now, it says toy state underneath it, fastlane/goldlok ones are marked as such aren't they?

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Argonor on October 23, 2008, 11:45:03 AM

I have the Fastlane western train. I think they do other sets as well?

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: white knight on October 23, 2008, 12:13:37 PM

I have the smaller one, labeled as goldlok.
They had the Western express as well, but I didn't buy it because it was 5€ more. Been kicking myself about it ever since. :'(

Title: Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on October 24, 2008, 08:54:36 AM

Quote from: Schogun on October 23, 2008, 01:26:01 AM

Wow! The Wilkinson is huge! Way too big for 28mm.

 >:(

Typical -  I finally find a train I can afford from a shop only a mile away and it turns out to be too big.

Oh well.   ::)