Playmobil Garden railway

[@mikeskorpion8366]

love your videos, after seeing this video and others I purchased one of these locos. They are great. I was very impressed with the quality and even the pulling power for a child's toy. I converted mine into a "Baby Kamel " based on the HSB BR199, I posted a video of it on my KZbin channel. thank you for sharing your ideas and ventures in garden railroading.

[@bikerides]

Hi Mike. I must have a look at that. These Playmobil locomotives are so robust. I ended up getting three of them. A very useful stand by for the garden railway, and very good value compared to LGB.

[@bikerides]

Excellent Tom Jenssen. You need to check your setting as I can't respond to your comment. I am sure you will enjoy it, the Playmobil is an excellent base for lots of hacking and conversion.

[@tomjenssen7486]

Thanks John. Sorry about the settings issue, I've no idea how it works but I'll look into it. All the best, Tom

[@howarth004]

Good price for what you get there John , should go well on the garden layout

[@bikerides]

At garden viewing distances it should look OK. Had thought I might need to build a new body - but this one is OK for me.

[@JackSmilerBoySharples]

Very good price that! I used to have one and it was great fun, I had one of there earlier sets with the steam loco. Perfect for 45mm gauge lines too.

[@bikerides]

I am pleased and hope to now finish the circuit to try it out.

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

:O now this i right up my street!!! That is an awesome bit of kit, i love it!!! Not just becoz of the involvement it has wi this project, but its a lil shunter diesel too, my faves lol!!!! I cant wait to c this bombing round ur track, esp wi the lights n sounds!! Ur neighbours r gonna love it lol! Bargain!!!

[@bikerides]

Yes I just love it - probably a regression into childhood.

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

Definately lol

[@bikerides]

This is just the unboxing. For modifications and running see the other videos on

[@rpwg68]

Hi John, you will find the same set (5258) by eBay Germany for £ 75,00 (or € 90,00), shipping to GB included!

[@bikerides]

Hi Ralph-Peter. That is a very good piece of information. I am impressed with its running and will look for the site because I would be interested in other models.

[@tomjenssen7486]

Mine has just arrived :)

[@bikerides]

Tom jenssen Hi Tom, I hope it is working out well. I can now reply to you. I've had a couple of great running sessions with them this Easter with young children driving. They love the Playmobil locos pulling Thomas trucks. The couplings don't quite match.

[@bikerides]

I now have three of these, one original colour, one red and one green - all a little bit different - chopped about and modified. I think I have put videos of them all up here but you may need to browse my channel to find them

[@bikerides]

John Mellor Yes, you can see them running round my garden railway pulling trucks.