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BRIO Shinkansen Train | 
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| Brand: Brio
Category: Toy
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $14.88
You Save: $5.11 (26%)
New (7) Collectible (1) from $8.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 19584
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 6 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 1.4 x 1.8
MPN: Brio-33417
Model: 33417
EAN: 7312350334173
ASIN: B0007M4610
Release Date: June 13, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes two engines and a passenger car in wood | | • | Features characteristic sloping aerodynamic nose on the engines | | • | Simple-to-hold | | • | Set is highly detailed | | • | 3+ |
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Product Description
Part of the BRIO Wooden Railway System The world's first express train system was introduced in 1964 in Japan. Set consists of two engines and a passenger car in wood. Measures approx. 15.25"L Compatible with Thomas and most wooden railway systems.
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| Customer Reviews:
A New Spin on a Classic Toy October 14, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This three unit Brio set gives a nice modern spin on the classic wooden train. Modeled after the 700 Series Nozomi ("Hope") Shinkansen ("New Main Line") "Bullet Train," it is painted white with blue stripes like the Japanese prototype and includes painted window and roof detail. (However, it looks more like the 300 Series.) Due to the length of these cars (approximately 4"), they each run on two 4-wheel trucks or bogies which allow the cars to make sharp corners. An ingenious design utilizing a pair of eye hooks allow the trucks to move but keep them from turning too far. The set uses the standard Brio magnetic couplers which allow pieces in this set to couple with other Brio pieces and of course the wheels fit Brio (and other brands using the same standard) wooden track.
The age recommendation is "3+" and it is manufactured in China. Overall, it looks like a lot of fun and I can't wait to give this set to my nephew so we can both play with it. I wish I had this set when I was a boy.
Great Copy! December 28, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
My son loves this train! It's actually copy of a Japanese train. I purchased this at Tuesday Morning for 7 dollars that is nearly 10 dollars cheaper than Amazon. The train is mostly wooden and is quite durable as all of the other Brio toys are. Little boys love toys like this plus its something they can pass down to their children!
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