| The gift of a train set is always a popular choice for | | | | Christmas gift or a birthday present. Companies like |
| kids. It will give lots of pleasure and will, with a little | | | | Hornby offer a wide range of boxed sets featuring |
| loving care, last for many years. It's not uncommon for | | | | different styles of trains from different periods. |
| high quality train sets to be passed down from one | | | | There are sets which are intended for particular age |
| generation to another. When compared with other | | | | groups - for example, younger children may like the |
| toys, which may cost a little bit less but will usually | | | | Thomas The Tank Engine Set - and other sets which |
| have a very much shorter useful life, a train set | | | | have a theme based upon a particular type of train. |
| represents great value for money. | | | | Steam trains are always a popular choice - but |
| Many children will have their first introduction to model | | | | themed sets featuring diesel and electric trains are also |
| railways thanks to a boxed starter set given a s a | | | | available. |