The Engine, a Berkshire Steam Locomotive and the coal tender are charcoal black in color with Polar Express in Gold on both sides with wonderful detail work that sets this train apart from others. There is one passenger car and one observation car that have opening doors. They are light blue in color with gold trim and Polar Express written on both sides. The observation car has a disappearing hobo.
The set also includes 12 curves and 4 straight tracks that when put together create a 55″ x 72″ oval track for the train to run on. The train has a whistle, a ringing bell and an audible “All Aboard the Polar Express” line.
You can purchase additional track. There is straight track, four pieces that are 8 1/2″ long or curved track, with six track pieces that make a up a half circle.
You can purchase other Lionel Train Accessories like the Polar Express Add-On Figures which feature good old Santa Claus, the dresses sooty Hobo and the Hero Girl and Lonely Boy in their pajamas. You can purchase A 6 Caribou Animal Pack accessories.
You could add a Polar Express DVD or Polar Express Children’s Book with the set. An Authentic Lionel Hat and Whistle also can accompany this train. The hat is embroidered and has white and back stripes and a strap. The whistle is made of wood, age 4+.
