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