Lionel at Target
I was in Target this weekend and noticed 3 Lionel trains sets prominently displayed on an end cap in the toy department. The 2 O Gauge "Lionel Lines Super Sets, 1 steam and 1 diesel, were $199.00 each and branded with "Only at Target" on the boxes. There was also a battery operated Polar Express G Scale set for $129.99. "Super Set TrackPacks", a set of O Gauge track pieces and a Polar Express G Scale track pack are being sold for $29.99.
Target.com is also selling other Lionel sets including the O Gauge Polar Express set for $289.99 and the G Gauge Holiday Express set for $279.99. Last year’s "Only at Target" Lionel set is also still available for $249.99. Target is offering free shipping on all Lionel sets.
I did notice that the Target web site’s description of the Lionel diesel set is a bit different than what was offered in the store. The following is from the website:
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- Using a handheld controller, you can control speed, couple and uncouple anywhere on the layout
- Each locomotive has a horn, bell, diesel roar, remote volume control,
screeching brakes; you can control up to 10 trains simultaneously on
the layout
- Gang two locos together for a doubleheader, then separate them once you’ve climbed the grade, all while moving
- Also you can control routes, switches and accessories, too, plus perform many other functions as well
The website entry leads you to believe the diesel set has TMCC with
Trainsounds or some version of it. All this for $199.00???? The set
on the shelves at Target didn’t mention this and had a picture of a
transformer on the box. Target’s website description has to be wrong
or you can get one heck of a deal on a TMCC like equipped set. I’m
sure the former is true. Anyway, it’s good to see Lionel on the
shelves at Target.
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3 Responses to “Lionel at Target”
My TARGET in San Jose California had the exact same display. If you opened up an account you got 10% off. I opened an account and bought the Lionel Lines Steamer set.
Beautiful set with the bonus of a cardboard scenic backdrop included.
I am making a collection of all Lionel Lines oyems and this was my first.
Posted by: COWBOY JOHNNY JOE ARCHER | Dec 2, 2007 at 3:46 PM
I’ve purchaced this for my son who has wanted a garden forever but it’s been too expensive.
Does anyone know if it can be used outdoors?
Posted by: Train Lover's mom | Dec 9, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Train Lover’s Mom,
The Lionel sets like the ones at Target are not made for outdoor use. The engines and rolling stock could be run outside on a nice day but the track would not do well if left out in the weather. If you want an inexpensive outdoor G Scale starter set, look for the Aristo-Craft brand at your local hobby store.
Posted by: Dave | Dec 10, 2007 at 11:24 PM