Train set for around our Christmas tree?

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Not very PH, but I don't suppose anyone on here is into their model train sets?

We want to have a model train running around our Christmas tree when it finally goes up. I recently bought one for about £30 but it was shockingly bad and I am sending it back. The engine wouldn't do a full lap of the track without skipping off and it is just a bit crap.

How much would I need to spend to get a decent train to go around our tree? Any recommendations>

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ecsrobin said:

Kay sister has just purchased the hornby Santa express for around £70-80 it's now sold out from hornby direct but I believe it's available from other online retailers. I'm now going to dig out my old kit from when I was young as my nephew is mad on trains.

Thanks for the comments,

Have you had a look at the Hornby kit?

I had it in my head that Hornby may be the go-to brand for something of decent quality.

Also, whats the deal with the gauge sizes? Is that the track size?

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Just got the tree which is massive!

We need a G-gauge train I think as OO gauge would be lost down there.

Any recommendations for a G-gauge train set that is at a reasonable price?

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We got one!

We very nearly bought a "Hogwarts Express" set for £185 but we didn't as the delivery was too long.

We popped into Smyths Toy Store today and spotted this "Santa Express" set which does just what we wanted. It looks great under the tree. Best thing is it's only £45!

http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/constructi...