FeaturesWith the shots fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the War Between the States officially began 150 years ago. From the start of the Civil War, the Union recognized the advantages offered by railroads and was quick to employ the iron horses for the first time in a military campaign. With the formation of the United States Military Railroads (USMRR), the Federals gained the authority to take possession of whatever equipment was necessary to operate strategic rail lines in support of the Union Army. Backed by the government and managed by the leading railroad men of the time, a well-equipped USMRR train was commonly powered by a 4-4-0 locomotive pulling a box car, flat car, water tank car, and gondola. A trailing combine often served as a guard car to ward off Confederate attacks.  | This ready-to-run train set includes: 4-4-0 American locomotive with operating headlight and tender; United States Military Railroad water car; United States Military Railroad box car; United States Military Railroad gondola; United States Military Railroad flat car; United States Military Railroad combine; oval of E-Z Track including 12 pieces of curved track; 3 pieces of straight track; 1 plug-in terminal rerailer; 100-piece set of Civil War military figures (blue); 3 cannons; 4 horses; power pack and speed controller; and illustrated instruction manual. |
Technical | WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD! Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 years of age. | | Product image and description is provided by the manufacturer, and is as accurate as possible. Some details of the product may be subject to change without notice (graphics, decoration, wheel color, etc.). eHobbies is not responsible for these changes, as it does not alter the function or value of the product. |
Q & AQUESTION: Would this set be suitable for an adult ? by None N 10/27/2012 STAFF ANSWER: Great for adults, especially civil war buffs. by eHobbies C 10/27/2012 |
