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Mattel, Fisher-Price Trackmaster King Of The Railway Castle Quest Set & Thomas' Castle Quest Set comparison.

I am doing this for those who don't watch ToyTrains4u's videos. This blog show the differences between the US Castle Quest Set and the UK Thomas' Castle Quest Set that I bought both online. Both have been produced for the upcoming King Of The Railway Film / DVD due out in September.

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                                        Castle Quest Set Box
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                                 Thomas' Castle Quest Set Box

Originally to be named "The Quest for the Crown". This was changed because when it turned up it was called "Thomas' Castle Quest Set" which is simply renamed to US version "Castle Quest Set".

There will undoubtedly be a lot of confused customers which one to buy. So to put it in reading form I have created this blog, dedicated to ToyTrains4u and made for the wikia members and people who read wiki.

Thomas' Castle Quest Set Contents[]

  • Thomas with interactive Red Truck with Crown cargo piece
  • Collapsing Bridge
  • Track Repair Crane
  • Ulfstead Castle Tower with Mine Tunnel
  • Loop of track

Castle Quest Set Contents[]

  • Thomas with interactive Red Truck with Crown cargo piece
  • Collapsing Bridge
  • Track Repair Crane
  • Ulfstead Castle Tower
  • Castle Mine Tunnel
  • Loop of track with spiral tower

Similarities:

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1. The automatic track moving crane which fills the extra gap for continuous operation.

2. The castle gates both have a closing gate which operates after the special mine truck has gone through.

3. The Thomas and Mine Truck are similar.

Differences: 

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1. The bridge with collapsing sides is longer in the US version.


2. The crown is matted on the UK and shiny on the US. I have repainted the UK crown and its in academic like livery for my Stephen the rocket in Academic livery. 


3. The US version has a spiral approach to the castle and mine. The UK on the other hand has a single bridge and the track set out in a figure of 8 layout.

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4. The really big difference comes with the mine. The US version has a large drop through mine-shaft where the crown is loaded into the truck. The UK version has the mine gates and the Castle Gates where the crown drops.

5. The castle gates are approached from different directions.

Both are great sets. I personally feel more touched by the US version because of their faster Thomas model.

The scores however are:

Castle Quest Set = 10/10

Thomas' Castle Quest Set = 9/10

The US version has a bigger score because of the crown and collapsing bridge.

I suggest you look at the picture at the box or on the website where you will buy. So you'll know what you are looking for.

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Until Next Time, Thanks for reading!