What exactly do I need to purchase so that i don't have to continually replace AAA batteries for the City Cargo Train set?
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Lego 8878 Power Functions rechargeable battery, and 8887 transformer/charger (for 110V countries).
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For HO trains, Nickel Silver track (don't buy the cheap stuff), Nickel Silver Power Terminals about every 10" and Power Extension Wire. By using those items, my train has now run flawlessly for over four years. I love it. If you go cheap, you will not enjoy. I used Bachman, but there are others out there.
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Lambert, if the batteries are what interest you, Dewalt sells the batteries separately. You don't have to buy the entire package.
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Yes...AA batteries I believe. You'll need at least a couple for each except the pushmower.
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Same experience here. Found out over the weekend and did not have any AAA handy. Hope it's just cheap batteries. Will update.
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No purchase necessaryThese batteries have been strong also.I tested them when we received them and they were brand new.Hope this helps :-)
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yep...common AAA batteries. these are awesome triggers. I have 4 of them and use them everyday.
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I guess Amazon has the batteries for this device. I just know I can't buy them just everywhere. I don't know why they didn't use a AAA battery. I think they are thin enough but well...they are the designers. I don't live in the U.S. so maybe that's why I can't get a hold of this model of battery so easily.
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AAA **RECHARGEABLE** - any kind will do. I bought a set of Sanyo batteries with a separate charger from Amazon.
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My set uses CR 2032 batteries. Amazon sells a pack of six for 10.26. If you replace the batteries every six months, it would cost a bit over $20 for a year. The VATT 27A 12V batteries are sold as 5 pack for $3.50
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Mine came with a spare set of batteries for the remote and the tags. You should be able to get batteries wherever batteries are sold -- I have seen them in my local supermarket. Certainly Radio Shack would carry them.
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They use a common battery, (I believe it was a AAA). They are in my travel bag ready for my next trip.
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I use the AAA batteries. They work just fine. Cant beat this item for the price. Well worth it.
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For HO trains, Nickel Silver track (don't buy the cheap stuff), Nickel Silver Power Terminals about every 10" and Power Extension Wire.By using those items, my train has now run flawlessly for over four years. I love it. If you go cheap, you will not enjoy. I used Bachman, but there are others out there.
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You'll need radio gear, battery and charger. I would buy the ball bearing set too as it's cheap and the plastic ones aren't worth the hassle. Great van, lots of fun and quick shipping
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Regular AAA batteries do the trick fine. Very compact and bright. Recommended.
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The one I have takes 4AAA batteries, not quite sure about the lithium coin batteries, but pretty sure you can find what you need at the jewelry counter at Walmart