Question 1

Are these tracks for the Polar Express ready to play set ( the set with the remote control)

Accepted Answer

BUYERS BEWARE!  
Lionel has marketed two different Polar Express train sets - "Ready to Play" (RTP) and "Ready to Run" (RTR).  This track is for the RTP sets they have out on the market now (2018). It is a larger, non-standard scale, battery powered with radio remote control and suitable for younger children.

The RTR sets used to come in two scales, a G-scale set and an O-scale set.  The G-scale RTR sets were made and marketed by Lionel until 2015 or 2016.  They were a standard G-scale plastic, snap-together track, battery powered engine with radio remote control and suitable for younger children. I've never used the engine and cars with other makes of G-scale track but have been told they will work just fine. The RTP track being sold here will not work with the track from older RTR G-scale sets because it is about a 1/4" narrower.  Even if this track was true G-scale track it still would not work with G-scale RTR track because the track connection schemes are incompatible.

Lionel still makes and markets their O-scale RTR sets. The track for the O-scale sets has a plastic roadbed made to look like gravel, cross ties made to look like wood and three metal rails with the center rail used to deliver current to the engine's electric motor and the outside rails providing the return path to ground. O-scale RTR sets usually sell for between $200 and $1000 and aren't really suitable for younger children.

Hope this clears up all the confusion.

Question 2

Does anyone know what the width betweeen the tracks is for this item

Accepted Answer

Exactly 2 inches of space between the inner part of the tracks

Question 3

Is this compatible with Lionel G-gauge track for battery powered train?

Accepted Answer

BUYERS BEWARE! 
Lionel has marketed two different Polar Express train sets - "Ready to Play" (RTP) and "Ready to Run" (RTR). This track is for the RTP sets they have out on the market now (2018). It is a larger, non-standard scale, battery powered with radio remote control and suitable for younger children.

The RTR sets used to come in two scales, a G-scale set and an O-scale set. The G-scale RTR sets were made and marketed by Lionel until 2015 or 2016. They were a standard G-scale plastic, snap-together track, battery powered engine with radio remote control and suitable for younger children. I've never used the engine and cars with other makes of G-scale track but have been told they will work just fine. The RTP track being sold here will not work with the track from older RTR G-scale sets because it is about a 1/4" narrower. Even if this track was true G-scale track it still would not work with G-scale RTR track because the track connection schemes are incompatible.

Lionel still makes and markets their O-scale RTR sets. The track for the O-scale sets has a plastic roadbed made to look like gravel, cross ties made to look like wood and three metal rails with the center rail used to deliver current to the engine's electric motor and the outside rails providing the return path to ground. O-scale RTR sets usually sell for between $200 and $1000 and aren't really suitable for younger children.

Hope this clears up all the confusion.

Question 4

How many pieces come in this pack?

Accepted Answer

Two pieces. A right and a left turnout.

ASIN	B01D4T7GU0
Age Range Description	12 up
Battery Description	Battery-powered locomotives
Best Sellers Rank	#115,539 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #32 in Model Train Tracks
Brand Name	Lionel
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,482)
Global Trade Identification Number	00023922011459
Included Components	(12) Straight Ready-to-Play Black Plastic Track Pieces
Is Assembly Required	Yes
Item Dimensions	15.9 x 9.1 x 1.3 centimeters
Item Type Name	Train Track
Manufacturer	Lionel
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1500.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	48.0
Manufacturer Part Number	711826
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	711826
Operation Mode	Manual
Power Source	Battery
Scale	HO
Set Name	Straight Track Pack (12 Pieces)
Size	Ready-to-Play Track
UPC	023922011459
Unit Count	12 Count

Lionel Ready-to-Play Straight Track Pack, 6-1/4”, 12 pieces, Black

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