Model Train Freight Yards

model train freight yards

Holiday Lego Train Giveaway, Enter to Win a Free Train

This year as in years past we will be giving away a new Lego Train Set from the 2010 line of RC Trains that is just now being released.  We were promised no more trains by Lego until 2012 but it seems a few models have slipped into production and are making their way onto shelfs.  This years giveaway will include the Lego 7939Cargo Train, here is Legos description of the train…..

Load up the new Cargo Train and send it down the line!

Use the big crane to load and unload containers and cars from the train and container truck. Open the canopies on the engine to reveal the driver’s cabins on either end; use the 4-channel, 7-speed infrared remote control to transport the goods along the tracks around the LEGO® City! Includes 4 minifigures: 1 train driver and 3 freight yard workers. Includes a full set of tracks: 2 switch tracks, 8 straight tracks, 16 curved tracks, 16 flexible tracks that equal the length of 4 straight tracks.

  • Includes 4 minifigures: 1 train driver and 3 freight yard workers

  • Train features engine, tank wagon, flatbed container wagon and auto carrier with 2 cars

  • Also includes LEGO Power Functions battery box, infrared receiver, medium motor and 4-channel, 7-speed, infrared remote control that controls up to 8 different trains at once

  • The big crane’s winch really works!

  • Train measures over 34″ (88cm) long

  • Requires 9 AAA batteries

  • Train is compatible with LEGO 9V tracks; Tracks are not compatible with LEGO 9V trains.

The sweepstakes will begin in October and end on Thanksgiving Day.  We will have photos of the new set to given away posted shortly as well as our photos of previous winners.  We appreciate all the loyalty our customers have shown us over the years and as our way of saying thanks we will try to make someone’s Christmas extremely special this year.

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