Does this train need a track or can it run on the floor?
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It can run on carpet or hardwood floor, but the battery will just run out a lot quicker. This motorized Thomas was meant for a wooden or plastic track.
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I think they are all made to go on wooden track. The battery operated ones need a track. You ruin the gears otherwise if you push them. Barnes and Nobles has them here. You can probably push the ones without a track that are not battery operated.
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It could run on the floor but you would have to watch for hair and debris getting in the wheels.
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Yes it will ride without track. We have hardwood and tile and it for sure works on these surfaces.
842759
No, you need to buy a Fas Track figure eight set. This set allows for a more sweeping curve so the train is more stable on the track.
636412
The track is on the top only. All the hardware was included and works great for the doorway where I placed it, folds against the wall when open, so not in the way if you want to leave it open.
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Yes and no. The track is mostly a hard plastic with steel track that run the electricity. The cars are all plastic with a steel under it for the base and wheels that run on the track. It is not cheap by any means. This is Lionel O-gauge so you can up grade it and add different cars at any time.
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Yes yes yes these tracks were made for carpets this is Lionel' l newest tracks althought all tracks can be placed on a carpet the tracks that come with this set would be the best for carpets asit is on a plastic bed so the tracks never actually touch the carpet you won't have any problem at all
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Yes, the tracks are a bit loose if done this way, but it will run fine, may just have to put it back on track every once in a while. We had ours set up on carpet in a formal living room last year.
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Hi Karen, The track is a black plastic base with brass-colored metal rails to conduct the electricity around the entire track layout. Ed
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It works best with a track, but my kids regularly use it on the floor, too.
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As long as the train wheels fit, U can use any track that U desire. Make sure that the transformer works on the track.
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Yes it can be used as it's own track but make sure you have the right train for this size track.It does not work with the take and play trains.
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I would be consistent with with tracks if you can. Joints may not present good connections to your trains and some locomotives will stall out.
1047798
Sorry I can't help you. I do not have that type of track. We have an old brio set and a Thomas the Tank Engine starter set.
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The track is self-contained. We did purchase a set of cars made for the triple track. Long and heavy cars cannot make the high curves.Our grandson likes using it without the IPad so we have not had that set up except in the very beginning.
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Hi George! Do not know of any LIONEL trains that run on two rail tracks. I switched over to FASTRACK a few years back and they are wonderful, especially if you're running your trains on carpeting. Unlike the older three rail track designs, the FASTRACKS stay locked together. Although more expensive than traditional tracks, they more than make up for the higher price in pleasure and ease of use. Hope this helps.Robert
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without getting the pieces out of the box I would say there is probably between 55 to 60 pieces of track the rest is little accessories. Yes I would put it on a table or a piece of plywood my husband built a play table to set the track up on.
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No, it is a plastic motorized Train and will not fit on wooden tracks, I am not sure it will fit on trackmaster tracks either (thomas motorized plastic)