TomCarter Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I would like to buy for my young son (and for me of course) a TGV starter pack such as  Mehano's : https://www.amazon.fr/Mehano-Commande-V%C3%A9hicule-Miniature-Tricourant/dp/B00DW5SR2I/ref=pd_sim_21_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JERCGCS58VZQM9ANDBQ6 or Jouef's : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00M8WRB00/ref=pe_30211_177968721_em_1p_13_im  Does anyone have any advice for me in terms of the differences in quality between the two manufacturers ?  Perhaps there are other manufacturers of similar packs in the same price range ?  Any information gratefully received Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2017 That Jouef one is a bargain! I may do likewise. 9 week olds like TGVs right?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted February 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2017 I agree. Jouef is the way to go at this end of the market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted February 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2017 Be careful! Which Jouef TGV? There were three series: one for supermarkets, one for toy shops, one for modellers. They are not compatible with each other so you can not increase the rake to full length. Â I actually think that TGVs did a lot to kill the model railway market in France. Parents bought them for kiddies who then thought that model railways are boring as a TGV has zero play value. Â Edit: I think that's the toy shop version. The Amazon seller's text does give 6 reference numbers for additional vehicles to bring the rake to full length but I have not checked the numbers and don't know if they are currently available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCarter Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Thanks all for your replies  @Joseph : Its a good point.  I'm also looking at the Jouef Fret Express which for the same price might be a better bet as a first train.  I could cheaply add one or two wagons and a bit more track to get going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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