Lionel is returning to the HO scene in a big way with new sets and track designed to make getting started in this amazing hobby easier than ever. Gather the elves for a trip to the North Pole on the new Christmas Express HO Model Train Set with Remote and Bluetooth Capability from Lionel. With festive touches like sleigh bell sounds for a bell and Christmas announcements from the locomotive, this ready-to-run set will start new family traditions around the tree. This HO Train Set includes everything you need to get started, including a locomotive, cars, track, remote control and power supply. Electric locomotive can be controlled by Remote, LionChief App, DCC or DC Transformer. HO Track System has a fantastic prototypical look and is easy to use. HO gauge trains are 1/87th scale and are half the size of the traditional O gauge trains. The rails on the HO train track are spaced 16.5mm apart. HO trains are small enough to build a gratifying layout in an efficient space and are large enough to illustrate all the great details. HO has become the most popular model railroad scale in the world today. CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts – Not for children under 3 years of age. CAUTION – ELECTRIC TOY: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE. 2-8-4 Locomotive and Tender. (12) 20 Radius HO Track sections. (3) 9 HO Straight Track sections. (1) 9 HO Terminal Track section. LionChief Remote for Locomotive. Electric Locomotive controlled by remote, LionChief App, DCC or DC Transformer. Locomotive and Tender pick-ups for smooth operation. RailSounds Sound System with engine background and chuffing sounds, whistle and bell Fun Christmas announcements and sounds. Operating directional tender light. Easily convertible to other DCC decoders. Flicker-free LED interior lighting. Truck mounted couplers with body-mount boxes. Forward and reverse speed control knob. Three buttons for whistle, bell and announcements. Requires three AAA batteries (not included). Train Set requires (3) AAA Alkaline Batteries for operation. Phillips screwdriver required to access battery compartment on remote control (not included). Lubricate the wheels, axles, and linkage regularly to avoid squeaks and wear. Wipe with a soft cloth occasionally after use to keep track and wheels free from dirt and grease. Remove all batteries when the train will not be used for an extended period of time. Recommended for ages 14 and up.