The description says that the track is not compatable with 9v trains. What are 9v trains and are they newer or better than City Cargo Train?
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The 9v trains run on electricity where as the city train runs on battery. I have not seen to many 9v trains around and when I do there more expensive. I chose the city train for my three year old son, the remote is easy to operate, and it's easier to find parts and accessories. Hope this helps.
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Lego City Flexible Train Track's product description states: "Note: Tracks do not conduct electricity and therefore are not compatible with LEGO 9V trains." So I would assume it's just a matter of whether you want a battery powered lego train or and electric lego train. We only own the battery powered lego trains so do not know if electric kind are better or not.
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Lego discontinued the 9v series in 2007. The 9v system used electrified rails. For reasons of simplicity, cost, and safety, Lego opted for battery operated infrared remote control. The track is the same gauge as 9v; it just doesn't have the metal on top. New trains can run on 9v track (not drawing power, of course), but not vice versa. Click through my name and you will find I have a long guide to Lego trains with more detailed information.
2018140
Amazon has v-tech go go smart wheel deluxe track set. I bought all of the sets so we had extra tracks to work with. I hope this helps.
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I have had no problems running this train on the regular "Thomas Wooden Train Tracks". However, if used on generic track (that are advertized as "100% Compatible with All Major Brands") it sometimes derails at the joint between curved track pieces, particularly for tighter curves. I guess that the fit of the joints just isn't as snug! Anyway, with a little adjusting you can get them aligned so that there aren't any derailments.
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i'm sorry, i don't have an answer for this. i bought this item as a gift for my great-nephews at Christmas, and i watched them play with them on the tracks they already had, which i believe were compatible with Thomas. so i felt safe buying the engines/train cars set. they worked perfectly. if Melissa and Doug track say they'll work with Thomas engines, then they "should" be ok, i would think. but i can't say for certain, sorry!!! but i will say that this particular train set is really nice, the pieces are fair sized and easy to play with, and the kids absolutely loved them!! good luck to you in whatever decision you make!! i'm sorry, i don't have an answer for this. i bought this item as a gift for my great-nephews at Christmas, and i watched them play with them on the tracks they already had, which i believe were compatible with Thomas. so i felt safe buying the engines/train cars set. they worked perfectly. if Melissa and Doug track say they'll work with Thomas engines, then they "should" be ok, i would think. but i can't say for certain, sorry!!! but i will say that this particular train set is really nice, the pieces are fair sized and easy to play with, and the kids absolutely loved them!! good... » Read More i'm sorry, i don't have an answer for this. i bought this item as a gift for my great-nephews at Christmas, and i watched them play with them on the tracks they already had, which i believe were compatible with Thomas. so i felt safe buying the engines/train cars set. they worked perfectly. if Melissa and Doug track say they'll work with Thomas engines, then they "should" be ok, i would think. but i can't say for certain, sorry!!! but i will say that this particular train set is really nice, the pieces are fair sized and easy to play with, and the kids absolutely loved them!! good luck to you in whatever decision you make!! « Show Less
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The extra track was purchased with the battery operated Polar train, so would assume so. The box with the extra track hasn't been opened.
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I feel your pain. my 4yr old has been a Thomas/train fanatic since he was 1.5 yrs old and has about every engine they produce. I found Bash @ WalMart, stumbled upon Dash @ BigLots and cannot find Ferdinand anywhere. The train HAS been released, however, because I've seen them on ebay... one for $99 and another offer to buy all three for $125! The ad says it won't be released until 2011. If that is so, how are ppl getting them to sell on ebay? People are actually paying these ridiculous amounts for these trains... I dont get it, either. All I've heard from my son is, "where's Ferdinand?" "I need Ferdinand."
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I am also looking for a case. I bought my son one today but it doesn't fit the trackmaster trains, only the take and play. Did you have any luck finding one?
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yes, they do. The newer tracks come with a supplementary piece that allows you to connect them with the old ones. Teh trains work just fine on both.
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Not sure what Brio trains are so not sure if they are compatible or not! Sorry:(
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Just have the train, so I don't know. I think I would try to call the company directly about that. This train has provided a lot of fun. I like the way the cars connect. Good for eye-hand coordination. The four containers in one of the cars are a bit tricky for a young toddler (or adult sometimes) to figure out. Kind of a tight fit. Overall a great and very durable toy.
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We had the same problem but assumed it was our problem. The instructions tell yo u to put the drops in before you start the train. I'm interested to hear if you find out that is a flaw. I would never return this train as grandson runs it two to three times a week, but would exchange engine. Let me know.
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These train cars are narrow. The would probably fit on the track, but probably not very well. The go go vehicles are quite a bit wider than these trains are. I know they work with the Right Track & Orbium as well as the Thomas track systems. We have a mixture of all of those.
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I just tested our track with 1 Thomas plastic battery operated engine and it seem to work fine. We mainly use or wooden tracks for wooden trains, never thought to try the others
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Two of our pieces were different colors than what was shown on the box (the one under the fill up station and the one that lies across the air tower). By switching the two pieces the track should fit as shown on the box. Also make sure you adjust the two lengthening pieces to the proper length necessary for the pieces around them to connect.
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Yes, it is called Bachmann Trains Snap-Fit E-Z Track 9? Straight Terminal Rerailer. Do an Amazon search for "Bachmann terminal rerailer". That is how I found it. Also, you can read my review about these tracks. They are SUPER GREAT.
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It does work with all of the Thomas trains, but a few of the Chuggington trains can't make it under one spot on this track. They literally cant clear it by about an 1/8th of an inch. If you look at the picture, the hill that goes down the mountain goes underneath some track at the bottom and that is where the Chuggington cars hit. We solved that problem by sticking something small under the two support pieces to raise that track piece up slightly and then they cleared it. Later we purchased a Thomas set that came with a piece that looks like one camel hump, so now I just use that piece there instead and it all works perfectly. It does work with all of the Thomas trains, but a few of the Chuggington trains can't make it under one spot on this track. They literally cant clear it by about an 1/8th of an inch. If you look at the picture, the hill that goes down the mountain goes underneath some track at the bottom and that is where the Chuggington cars hit. We solved that problem by sticking something small under the two support pieces to raise that track piece up slightly and then they cleared it. Later we purchased a Thomas set that came with a piece that looks like one camel hump, so now I just use that piece... » Read More It does work with all of the Thomas trains, but a few of the Chuggington trains can't make it under one spot on this track. They literally cant clear it by about an 1/8th of an inch. If you look at the picture, the hill that goes down the mountain goes underneath some track at the bottom and that is where the Chuggington cars hit. We solved that problem by sticking something small under the two support pieces to raise that track piece up slightly and then they cleared it. Later we purchased a Thomas set that came with a piece that looks like one camel hump, so now I just use that piece there instead and it all works perfectly. « Show Less
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No these two track sets will not hook together, and the trains will only work on the appropriate track.