Why A Train Set Is Such Great Value For Money As A Gift
The gift of a train set is always a popular choice for kids
. It will give lots of pleasure and will, with a little loving care, last for many years. It's not uncommon for high quality train sets to be passed down from one generation to another. When compared with other toys, which may cost a little bit less but will usually have a very much shorter useful life, a train set represents great value for money.
Very often a childs first introduction to model railways will come in the form of a boxed starter set given to them as a Christmas gift or perhaps a birthday present. Companies like Hornby offer a wide range of boxed sets featuring different styles of trains from different periods.
There are sets which are intended for particular age groups - for example, younger children may like the Thomas The Tank Engine Set - and other sets which have a theme based upon a particular type of train. Steam trains are always a popular choice - but themed sets featuring diesel and electric trains are also available.
It's also worth giving a little thought to the layout of the track when deciding which train set to choose. A siding or two, where the train can be backed into and out of, will be more entertaining than a simple circular or oval track arrangement. Use the sidings to pick up goods and materials for transportation to different locations and the kids, especially the younger ones, will probably find this type of set up more entertaining and engaging.
Of course the starter set is, as you would expect, just a starting point. You can add more track, extra locomotives and carriages and a whole variety of other accessories over time. This can be very enjoyable in itself. Let your child plan new and interesting layouts and then put them into effect. It will allow them to use their creativity.
A selection of carefully chosen accessories can help to bring a train set to life. The Hornby Skaledale collection includes a range of peole, vehicles, animals, buildings, etc. all at the right Hornby oo scale for use with the trains and carriages in the range. These are available in different sets which are designed to fit in with the theme and period of the various train sets on offer. For example, a mail van of a 1960[s design would probably go well with a train set themed around diesel.
A good quality train set will last for years and give many hours of pleasure. It will exercise a childs imagination and creativity and be expanded and enhanced over time. Taking everything into account, a train set is an excellent gift which offers great value for money.
by: Hamish Hayward
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