Trackmaster Turbo Engines 2x's Faster???

**Super** · **Super** 06-20-2018, 02:13 PM Track Engineer

Happened to come across JonlukevilleTV's latest video with what looks to be something new for Trackmaster II. Trackmaster Turbo Engines 2x's faster, What do you think? Just another Gimmick or something neat? Are these motorized and what are those turbo tracks?

Off The Rails · Off The Rails 06-20-2018, 02:58 PM Posting Freak

Huh, I had not heard of these before. I’m sure my son will want these and he’s definitely in the target demographic.

I suspect this will appeal more to that 5-7 year old boy demographic who like the “thrill ride” sets. Those of us in the “old guy club” who think railroad excitement means watching a D51 pull a string of boxcars might be underwhelmed! Blush

I have to admit that they look pretty cool. Big Grin

EDIT: Looking at this on a big screen, it appears that Mattel may have replaced the separate “eye coupler” with the molded-on design they started using on rolling stock last year. I know a lot of collectors were unhappy about the move away from the Plarail-style hook and eye system but it isn’t surprising that they’ve changed it.

**Super** · **Super** 06-20-2018, 03:17 PM Track Engineer

I am wondering who is in this “old guy club” ? I can't wait to be old enough to join.

Off The Rails · Off The Rails 06-20-2018, 03:50 PM Posting Freak

I would offer a more detailed explanation but I’ve misplaced my reading glasses and the text on my phone is causing me eye strain! Undecided

**Super** · **Super** 06-20-2018, 04:35 PM Track Engineer

Your reading glasses are right next to your Metamucil

leylandvictory2 · leylandvictory2 06-20-2018, 04:55 PM Posting Freak

Hopefully there will be a way for peope to retrofit the new couplers with the standard fish couplers.

Off The Rails · Off The Rails 06-20-2018, 05:21 PM Posting Freak

(06-20-2018, 04:35 PM)Super Wrote: Your reading glasses are right next to your Metamucil

Oh Lord, I hope not! I’m a little afraid to look because you might be right! Blush

Meh, I’ve got a spare pair of glasses in the car! Somewhere.... Confused

**Super** · **Super** 06-20-2018, 05:26 PM Track Engineer

Dude...wheres my car???

Off The Rails · Off The Rails 06-20-2018, 05:38 PM Posting Freak

(06-20-2018, 04:55 PM)leylandvictory2 Wrote: Hopefully there will be a way for peope to retrofit the new couplers with the standard fish couplers.

I want to give the fixed eye couplers a try to see if there’s really much of a difference. My very limited experience with my son’s fixed coupler rolling stock has been kind of inconclusive.

MuddyPoppins · MuddyPoppins 06-22-2018, 06:03 AM Collector

Lol...funny Super about the old jokes! WE all ready covered these in a previous post a while back...we already agreed that they were hideous and looked like cheap knockoffs. Have you forgotten? Lol I didn't like the looks of them back when we first discussed them, but after seeing Jonluke's review (and especially hearing his exuberance)(I love that kids voice and quirky delivery) he made them seem pretty cool, and we are planning to add them too! Big Grin