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Offline Gundamentalist 5.56

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The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« on: October 19, 2008, 06:11:42 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.



Offline Terrible Tim

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2008, 10:06:38 AM »
Looks good and also cheap bargin. Is it plastic or a die cast?
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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2008, 10:28:44 AM »
Not sure whether non-Brits can avail themselves of the offer though.
Nope. the site only accepts British postcodes  :(
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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2008, 10:30:58 AM »
Ah! I've been looking for that one. I wonder if I could trouble one of our British friends for a favour...?

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2008, 10:45:12 AM »
I just asked elsewhere 'round here - you know where ;)

Offline Schogun

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2008, 12:17:05 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.


Offline Schogun

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2008, 12:19:57 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!

Offline Col.Stone

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2008, 05:32:39 PM »
Why oh why won't they ship to europe...

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

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2008, 08:08:23 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. 





IMO the Wilkinsons one is too big for 28mm miniatures.  It might do for a large train/conversion. VSF anyone....
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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2008, 08:26:36 PM »
Oh, alrightthen. I'll try to track down the Fast Lane one insted.

Offline Bako

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2008, 12:17:19 AM »
I think I still own a Fast Lane one we found a few years back.
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Offline Schogun

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2008, 12:26:01 AM »
Wow! The Wilkinson is huge! Way too big for 28mm.

Offline Col.Stone

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2008, 05:20:40 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?

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2008, 10:45:03 AM »
I have the Fastlane western train. I think they do other sets as well?

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Re: The return of the cheap train (at least in the UK)
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2008, 11:13:37 AM »
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. :'(

 

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