Train set
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A train set is a set, normally consisting of a train,usually a locomotive, freight cars(US) goods wagons (UK) and a caboose(US) brake van (UK) or passenger cars. A circle/ovalof track with a siding or two, that can be expanded as the set turns into a Model railroad layout. A controller/transformer usually feed by electricity from an outlet, or by battery. More modern variations, such as those made by Bachmann Industries, Hornby Railways, Märklin, and Lionel, LLC , digital control (DCC) in replacement of analogue control which offers more flexibility in a layout, and more than one train. Sets come at various price ranges from $30usd for a starter set in HO scale to $5,000usd for a Märklin Gage 1 set.
 An example of an early train set |
Hornby produce a wide range of train sets, such as 'Smokey Joe' and 'Local Fright', analogue entry level sets, up to 'East Cost Express', a premium set, comprising a Pullman train, double track oval and controller for two tracks/trains. Some Hornby sets, such as 'The Western Spirit', compose of a mixed train.
Since the introduction of digital control, both Hornby and Bachmann have introduced train sets which feature their respective 'elite', select' and 'dynamis' control systems.
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