$10 Plarail CRH2 knockoff set on Amazon.com - Review

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Received my order today and as Knockoff sets go I am surprised with this one. First, Brt's review above is spot on.

The first thing I did upon opening the package and looking at the bridge (the reason I bought the set) was to cut the wires to the speaker as the sound of applause/cheers as a train passes over is not fitting with a train set unless there are doubts that the train will make it over the bridge. The lights still work and are neat. The second thing I did was take Brt's experience in putting the bridge together and used a rat tail round file to hone all the connector holes so everything will easily snap in and out for storage. The bridge alone is worth the price of the set.

The train itself is much better made than what we are use to finding in knockoff sets. No stickers as all the details are painted on. The coaches are a very close match to Plarail coaches in feel and looks. Like Brt states, the connectors are the same as Plarail but its the placement that is different. (see photo below). Nigel...does the special connector look familiar???

The train is somewhat slower as Brt explains which is odd to me since the engine takes 2 AA battery's. At first look I thought this was due to gearing but when I stripped the motor out its actually a slow motor. Speaking of stripping...because this was so inexpensive and my love of black wheels, I stripped all the wheels as they are matches for Plarail and I love collecting them for future customs or modifications.

Something else I am curious about is the manufacturer as there is no mention of it in or on the set. I am curious because of what it say on the box "Collect Them All" but I can't find anything else. Anyone have an idea? All I can find on the box is what may be a Trademark Logo (see photo below).