Are the train and tracks metal or plastic?
2009611
The train tracks are both plastic and metal; the rails are metal held in place with plastic. The train wheels on the locomotive are metal as they need to contact the rails to work with the transformer for power. The majority of the train cars and the body of the locomotive is plastic. It is a great beginner set for a youngster, and this set can withstand some abuse from use by a youngster. It is, by no means, a collector set nor is it a high quality set. I have no complaints about the set and that says a lot from a person like me who is an avid collector of expensive and vintage Rivarossi HO scale trains. My son loved the set and he knows the difference between a high quality set and one that is not. I hope this helps.
2009612
they're a combination of both the track rails are metal the bed is plastic the engine and car bodies are plastic but the engine is mostly metal hope I explained it right
2009613
The tracks have metal rails on plastic ties and the engine is metal but the cars are plastic.
2009614
The main frame is metal and has lots of plastic, too. The point is that no matter how you put them, they derail.
2009615
Yes they are metal. They are actual better than most others because they have a latch that you can install that will keep them together. I used this set to expand the old set I already had I use the track in this set on both ends because it stays together better.
421519
Yes you can the track is aluminum but it has plastic ends that you can remove
1802960
The wheels on the engine car are metal. The wheels on the other cars are plastic I think, but they are very good and sturdy. They are black and don't look or feel like the wheels on the engine car. We love this train set!! My kids have ran ran it and we haven't had any issues!
228026
Plastic but for the most part they roll well. I have bought two sets and are happy with all of them.
1661118
Mostly hard plastic rubbery.. metal in the middle..the wheels are awesome! !
2062455
The wheel parts that the track runs around are plastic as well as both the shovels. The plastic seems to hold up well though. It is not discolored or brittle and we live in Phoenix, AZ and my son often forgets to bring it into the shade. There are a few plastic inserts into the body, the black colored parts in the yellow body area.
611725
Metal and plastic. I've had mine for long enough time and several jobs for it to break. Still runs like it did when I first got it. I thought it would be disposable after a couple jobs but it seems like it might be around for a while.
2272658
It is metal. The whole set is a nice sturdy metal. I bought three sets and love them.
1071385
They do have plastic parts on them and the car bodies are metal. Hope this helps
296502
Metal tracks with plastic wheels on the sides and a wooden grove in the middle.
123258
There plastic. Good traction, sturdy, but loud on concrete. I was not happy that they were plastic when I put it together. But after watching my four year old in it I was okay with it.
555077
Combination. Figures are all plastic. Trains are part wood and part plastic
2219257
Both... The engine is very heavy and quite beefy, but does have some plastic, the cars are mostly plastic but the wheelsets and wear parts are metal. Overall a well made set that should last a lifetime with a bit of simple upkeep and maintenance. Tracks are quite sturdy as well and can be used on most carpets without any issues. Great set!
1216767
The Frame is Metal, the Foot Pedals are plastic. I just love it and use it inside and outside. It is very sturdy and is a good deal for the price.
1038127
The Poles seem to be metal with a painted coating. The other pieces are plastic
501496
The track pieces are wooden. The curved tracks that are the corners do have a plastic peg that connects the pieces to the straight tracks but that is the only plastic part of the tracks.
2001508
Yes and no. The track is mostly a hard plastic with steel track that run the electricity. The cars are all plastic with a steel under it for the base and wheels that run on the track. It is not cheap by any means. This is Lionel O-gauge so you can up grade it and add different cars at any time.