Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos Review – Intro 〓 :
If you are an ardent fan of model trains, then you are likely to come across Lionel but this *Highly-Rated* Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos isn’t your typical train set that you may have seen elsewhere. It is depicted as a “chaotic” mix of slot car, roller coaster and toy train set – all roll into one.
Basically this isn’t a racing set you just get the one remote control vehicle – I’m not sure if you could call it a train or a car, it looks a bit like a space ship but for this article we will describe it as a RC vehicle to save any confusion.
It comes with over 20 feet of track that is twistable so it can create all sorts of crazy layouts, your also get a charger, 1 vehicle and a remote control, as well as various clamps and accessories to build the track.
The remote also connects to your phone so you can make videos and photos and add a lap timer.
Who Would Buy This:
Lionel recommends 8 – 15 years old as the age group that this would be suitable for. This would make a good Father and Son project. It comes with instruction manual and a power adapter, Mega Tracks powered R/C chassis, Mega Tracks changeable vehicle body, customizing sticker sheet, handheld R/C controller, elastic phone attachment chord and a ton of track accessories.
There are 2 versions : Red and Green Engine.
Things We Like About Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos:
While the set- up of other railway and car racing sets is a bit of a chore setting this mega tracks set up is half the fun, designing crazy roller coaster style layouts that defy gravity.
Certain kids will really enjoy the challenge it needs patience so younger kids might easily get bored setting it up.
The RC Vehicle is really fast and like a roller coaster can climb vertically and go upside down if you get your track set up right.
We liked that there are add on packs for larger set ups and that there are two sets a green engine and red engine that run on different frequencies so can be used side by side.
Things We Did Not Like About Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos:
The instructions are very small and fairly complicated but there are plenty of videos online which should help in building your track. Once you get to grips with how to assemble it you can start making lots of different designs.
Some reviewers mentioned the RC vehicle didn’t always stay on the track but with trial and error you will find what set ups work – it’s all about physics!
The battery is not included – You’ll need a 9V battery to get this to work.
Is Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos Worth The Money?
There is plenty of value in this railway set as there are so many variations of the track you can build. It will need a child with patience to make the most of this but if your child enjoys railways or roller coasters and is interested in experimenting and to a degree engineering then this would be a toy that they will use a great deal. Some dads would love this set as well!
Where To Buy Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos?
The Mega Tracks Corkscrew is available from stores online. Amazon and eBay stock both the red and green engine versions.
Final Thoughts For Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos:
A challenging but fun toy, this will appeal to the older end of the spectrum and some Dads will appreciate this Lionel Mega Tracks – Corkscrew Chaos as a gift as well.
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