1. as an 80 pc. set, exactly how many track pieces are there? 2. would you recommend a mat/rug to go under?
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If you look at the pictures shown with the product it states: 9 Vehicles 10 people and signs 18 trees and buildings 43 track pieces
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Each of the track pieces snap together. When I put it away, I keep about 20 - 30 of the track together and store in a large tub. That way I only have about 10 - 15 spots to connect when it is play time.
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Hi there! Yes! Replacement tracks for this set are available on Amazon and will run you anywhere from $22 - $30 for a mixed set with 6 straight, 6 curved and one "X" style in the box. You can find it by going to this link: http://amzn.com/B008IDWRRA Hope that helps.
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The product description tells you how much track is included in the set. These little trains are best set up on a hard surface such as a dedicated board so I recommend going down to a hobby shop and talking with someone who can tell you exactly what you need. Good Luck!
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It's pretty much as shown - there are about 8 pieces of track, a little station, a little construction spot (one piece), and one train (Thomas). All in all, I would estimate it's less than 20 pieces.
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I am not sure if you can buy extra track. You might want to check with lego. I do know we have it on an old Thomas the Train table and most of the Lone Ranger lego towns fit inside of it.
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The sets comes with a good size foundation plate. And 704 pieces is a lot of pieces, but purchasing more depends a lot on how much the little guy gets into it. I've bought grandsons a number of specific sets, and in order to manage those, have picked up large plastic food containers with lids to hold the instructions and spare pieces for each set, along with the assembled models. The carpet can be a problem, especially if it's long pile and/or variegated colors. Might be worth investing in a thin sheet of plywood or remnant roll of short pile carpet that can be placed on the floor during play, and stored in a closet/behind furniture when not being used. The sets comes with a good size foundation plate. And 704 pieces is a lot of pieces, but purchasing more depends a lot on how much the little guy gets into it. I've bought grandsons a number of specific sets, and in order to manage those, have picked up large plastic food containers with lids to hold the instructions and spare pieces for each set, along with the assembled models. The carpet can be a problem, especially if it's long pile and/or variegated colors. Might be worth investing in a thin sheet of plywood or remnant roll of short pile carpet that can be placed on the floor during... » Read More The sets comes with a good size foundation plate. And 704 pieces is a lot of pieces, but purchasing more depends a lot on how much the little guy gets into it. I've bought grandsons a number of specific sets, and in order to manage those, have picked up large plastic food containers with lids to hold the instructions and spare pieces for each set, along with the assembled models. The carpet can be a problem, especially if it's long pile and/or variegated colors. Might be worth investing in a thin sheet of plywood or remnant roll of short pile carpet that can be placed on the floor during play, and stored in a closet/behind furniture when not being used. « Show Less
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It is plenty. It comes with a small building plate, but my 4 year old ignores it. He likes to build cars and planes and things with wheels. Add sets at holidays and birthdays and you are good. As for the carpet, invest in a table for him/her. We got a table that was a small dining room table at a yard sale for $10. We just moved so it's sitting on top of some moving boxes until I have the time to "adjust" the height of the table with power tools. It's a great size for the pieces to get spread out. A few make it to the floor, but are easy to clean up.
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Yes, you should be able to build that kind of setup with the parts included. The set contains a booklet with 10 pre-build tracks, but those are all closed ones (Start = Finish)
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Yes they are. We have both also. In all, we have around 7 sets. I think the grand kids could assemble track pcs. that would enable them to travel around the outside of our home! A favorite is the set that includes an elevator.
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You get 4 engines and 5-6 cars plus a few other vehicles (a helicopter, a few automobiles and a semi-truck). You don't NEED a more, but if you want to buy more cheaply, Target has a bunch of train cars and engines for $3 each that we have (which is why I can't remember exactly how many cars you get.) Do yourself a favor and label each of the train tracks with the letter it is assigned in the instructions and photo copy the layout diagram and tape it into the bottom of the drawers. We love this table, but I spend a lot of time rebuilding the track
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Yes the track fits with some thought, but I suggest you get the TrackMaster FlexiTrack kit also (about ten $) that really makes it easier to put tracks together, esp. for little kids. Also, I'd get one of these and then the Talking Sodor Sounds Track Pack, then buy one of the cheaper trains... or one on sale. (Trackmaster Talking James is always a hit with the kids and usually a good price. Of course, they love Percy but he seems to be costly unless on sale.Kids would rather have 2 different trains instead of two Thomas' trains, and there's usually one on sale here at Amazon.
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I built the 18,000 piece puzzle and had to use my ping pong table. That held all of the pieces for that part and the puzzle. Just to do 1/4 of it at a time. Then I slid it to another table that was 36" by 60". So if you have a sheet of plywood 4'x8'. That will give enough room to build it with the pieces all right there. Have fun. I did.
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We purchased the track for our 2 year old and we are Extremely Happy with all the tracks. The wood does not have any splinters and is smooth as our 2 year old puts everything in the mouth of course. There is plenty of track to make multiple designs and for the price it is a great set. The only negative comments I could make is the bridge stands are not wide enough to support 2 tracks connected. When our child touches the bridge, then we usually have to set it up again. But here again for a beginner set it was perfect for us. Good Luck...
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Yes and yes and yes. The set comes with several excellent plans for real-world tracks. You can makes those or design your own track, which is what I did. You can buy more track also. I did not need to do so, and I was able to make a very challenging two-track layout on my 4x8 table, with one 8-foot straight-a-way and 11 turns, some very tight. By the way, as one buyer previously wrote, the four cars alone are worth the price of the set. They are quick and nimble. The set is loads of fun. Even my five-year-old grandson can do it with little practice, and my wife is the best, having the perfect delicate touch and aggressiveness to keep the car going very fast and never leaving the track.
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I would actually recommend getting a different track if you are looking to add on to it. This beginner set is different from the standard sets and while there are conversion kits available, they are a bit of a pain to use.If you've already purchased this one, here are the two add-ons we purchased and overall, they work pretty well:Scalextric 1:32 Start Converter Track PackScalextric 1:32 Track Extension Pack 4
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Hello Kristie, Yes. You can get more track for these sets. There are several different kinds so you will need to be specific as to what kind you have/want. Thank you for your interest. Have a Merry Christmas! Model Empire Inc.