for information on Train sets. Most train sets in the market include some or all of these needed accessories: locomotives, track, and couplers.
Locomotives: Used to pull the train. Sets may come with modern diesels or old-time steam engines. Most have working headlights. Some steam locos even make smoke.
Track: Sets come with separate pieces of straight and curved track to build an oval. Some include a special piece called a switch or turnout, to move trains on to another track. Many sets include a special section called a rerailer, which has an insert between the rails that aligns the wheels of the cars and locomotive, making it easy to put them on the track.
Power Packs: This let you speed up, slow down or stop your locomotive, and run it forward or backward. Most packs have two sets of connections on the back -- one set powers the trains, the other runs electrically powered accessories. Most come with a built-in protective device that shuts off the power pack if there's an electrical problem. All power packs must be plugged in to a wall socket. This should be done by an adult, or with adult supervision.
Couplers: They are mounted on the ends of cars and locomotives; they keep the train connected. Simply push cars together gently and the couplers connect. A standard style is used with each size of train. Many sets now include equipment with knuckle-shaped couplers that look like clasped hands -- this style holds more securely.
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