2014 Trackmaster redesign

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Aren't there cheaper options than buying a whole train for clear rubberbands Like THIS example?

I'd say, "Yes", Super, but I enjoy adding to my rolling stock collection, and find these to be much more readily available when I need them for filming instead of having to wait for a bulk lot to come in from another country; case in point, my "The Flying Kipper" remake was on hold for 2 months while I waited for a Plarail Gordon to come in from Japan.