Look What I Found in my Closet...GeoTrax Fans

Here is a link to my special Deluxe Elevation Chrome Train auction.

It is the new year and we are trying to clean some things up around our place and get the house in order. As I result I have been cleaning out my GeoTrax closet. While doing so I found I have a new, unused RC Train from the GeoTrax Deluxe Elevation set released back in 2004.



This train engine is made our of the same mold as the Pacific Chief. It has a great chrome paint job with the flashy, red and yellow z-stripe down the side of it. If comes with the same train cars as the Tracktown Railway remote.



The remote wand is also very flashy.



After quite a bit of thought I have decided to put it up for auction. Keep checking back for details. The auction will most likely start this Sunday (1/11) and run for 7 days.

Here is a link to my special Deluxe Elevation Chrome Train auction.

GeoTrax Track Layout Ideas - Elevated Switch

This is GeoTrax Track Layout Idea--Quick Tip #4.

When designing new track layouts you may have discovered it can be a bit tricky to use your switch tracks with the stanchions (supports) as the track doesn't have the right groves cut on the under side. I have been playing around with a few ideas--why don't you give these a try.

The first idea uses a T-track piece with three bridges...I just eliminate the stanchion altogether and the T-track connects nicely to the elevated bridges.



The second idea uses a right or left Y-switch track and connects again to other elevated structures--completely removing the stanchion from the mix. I have tried to give you an idea of other elevated structures you might use in case you don't have three bridges. In my example below you will see I use a bridge, a curved ramp piece and the high chimes clock tower.



The other trick to note is that you will need to use a straight half piece of track to connect the switch to whatever elevated structure you use.

If you are looking to buy some of these pieces here are a few recommendations:

* The T-track switch comes with the GeoTrax City Track Pack

Merry GeoTrax - Enjoy the Movie!

For many of you kids and parents today has been filled the joy and thrill of new GeoTrax. Christmas is also a day when many new movies debut in the theater. Thus, I thought it would be appropriate to show a GeoTrax Double feature here on the blog.

Matthew, Chad & Eric have been hard at work again producing what is sure to be their second GeoTrax blockbuster short film -- "The Great Train Robbery". So grab the popcorn and enjoy...



If you are new to GeoTrax, you may have missed their original smash hit "GeoTown" set to some upbeat Zydeco music. This is my kids favorite GeoTrax video yet...



Merry Christmas everyone and enjoy your new GeoTrax.

GeoTrax Holiday Wish List 2008

Happy Cyber Monday! Are you looking for the perfect GeoTrax set for the train fan in your life? I have put together for you a list of the hottest GeoTrax sets for this holiday season.

Only on eBay
* Grand Central Station Track Layout Manual (Vol. 6) - NEW!
* Train Table Series Track Layout Manual (Vol. 7) - NEW!
* Creative Layout Manual--Workin' Town Layouts (Vol. 5)
* Creative Layout Manual--Table Top Layouts (Vol. 4)

Brand Spankin' New from Fisher-Price
* GeoTrax Take-and-Go Zoo

New GeoAir sets from Fisher Price
(be sure and check the "More Buying Choices" on the right-hand side of the resulting page for best prices)

* GeoAir High-Flyin' Airport In Stock with FREE shipping
* GeoAir Blast-Through Barn
* GeoAir Fly-By Bridge
* GeoTrax GeoAir Mega Set
* GeoTrax GeoAir Loopy Loco Bi-Plane (Remote Control Airplane)
* GeoTrax GeoAir Blue Flash Jet Plane (Remote Control Airplane)

Classic Sets--Reissued
* Mile-High Mountain
* Mt. Blast Construction Set

Starter Sets
* Grand Central Station Award-winning!
* Tracktown Railway
* Workin' Town Railway

GeoTrax Track Layout...New GeoAir Layouts Now Available

Fisher-Price has added some new content to the GeoTrax website. There is now a whole new area dedicated to the new GeoAir sets. In this post I wanted to highlight the new GeoTrax layouts that incorporate the GeoAir sets.



* Layout #1: All 3 GeoAir sets
* Layout #2: The GeoAir Fly-by Bridge
* Layout #3: The Airport and Blast-through Barn

These are a great starting point for creating new layouts that will keep your child engaged and entertained. Enjoy!

More GeoTrax GeoAir Demo Videos

There is a lot of great content recently posted to the web that gives you a first hand look at the new GeoAir sets and what they are like. The Fisher-Price website now has a GeoAir Section with some great demonstration videos.

You can check out the GeoAir Bridge, the GeoAir Airport and the Blast-through barn. There is even a video demo of how you can connect all the new GeoAir sets together to get the most fun out of your GeoTrax collection.



A Cool GeoAir Fan Video
Aidan, a real live GeoTrax fan, was also kind enough to make this great layout including all the new GeoAir sets and post a video of it. Check it out...



Where to Buy
If you are looking to buy any of the new GeoAir sets here are some links (be sure and check the "More Buying Choices" on the right-hand side of the resulting page for best prices):

* GeoAir High-Flyin' Airport
* GeoAir Blast-Through Barn
* GeoAir Fly-By Bridge
* GeoTrax GeoAir Mega Set
* GeoTrax GeoAir Remote Control Loopy Loco Bi-Plane
* GeoTrax GeoAir Remote Control Blue Flash Jet Plane

New GeoTrax Bundles at Kohls

It's been a while since it has been interesting to shop for GeoTrax at Kohls. That may be changing as it looks like they are selling exclusive GeoTrax bundles just in time for holiday shopping. Special bundles include a GeoAir airport bundle, a Mt. Blast Construction bundle and the Fast Response Rescue Fire Station bundle.

GeoTrax GeoAir Mega Set (Kohls Exclusive)

This set includes everything you would get with the new GeoAir Airport plus the 3-episode DVD, 5 little people and a special lights and sounds yellow truck not sold separately with any other set. Check it out on the Kohl's website.




GeoTrax Mountain Blast Construction Site (Kohls Exclusive)


The Mt. Blast Construction set hasn't been available for a while in stores. Now thorugh Kohls you can have this popular construction set plus a lights and sounds dump truck and two tough looking construction workers to complete the set. Check it out on the Kohl's website.





GeoTrax Fast Response Rescue Fire Station (Kohls Exclusive)

Here's another chance to get the Fast Response Rescue Co.. This Kohls exclusive comes with the Fast Response Rescue Co. fire station, a lights and sounds ambulance and 3 little people including a fireman and an ambulance driver. Check it out on the Kohl's website.