Dream Carriers Model Railroads

All aboard the next stop along the learning curve . . . kids three and up will enjoy the magical adventures of the ever-popular Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System. Featuring characters from the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends video series and the Thomas and the Magic Railroad feature film now out on video, this system allows children to re-enact their favorite Thomas tales or create new adventures of their own. Besides encouraging imagination, wooden train-play helps kids develop motor and social skills. The Thomas Wooden Railway System is designed to grow along with kids' increasing skills, offering years of enjoyable play and new adventures around each and every bend. Thomas and his friends bring personality and fun to wooden train play. All aboard for adventure on the Island of Sodor! When an engine is in distress, it's Breakdown Train to the rescue! The magnetic lifting arm helps get any vehicle back on track or to the repair shop. For use with Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System sets (sold separately).

Trains are predictable things--most of the time. But every once in a while, a car might just jump track. Then it's time for the Breakdown Train! This sturdy olive-green wooden crane with a flatbed is on the job, ready to haul errant trains back on track. Magnets allow the 3-inch-long crane to pull a broken engine or car onto the flatbed. Based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine tales by Reverend W. Awdry and the PBS television show Shining Time Station, the wooden railway system is compatible with other magnetic train sets. You can reenact all the exciting stories in the series or make up new ones. Thomas fans won't want to miss out on any of the fun, well-built railway characters! --Emilie Coulter

Add a pivotal piece of track to Sodor with this Thomas & Friends Deluxe Wooden Railroad Crossing. As your little engineer moves the gate to either block or allow road traffic to pass, you will hear authentic warning bells and see flashing red lights. Move the gates to either block or allow road traffic to pass. Hear the authentic warning bells and see flashing red lights. Signal lights and sounds flash when road gates are closed, or can be activated by pressing the button. Requires 2 "AAA" batteries, included. Measures approximately 12" x 12".

From Manufacturer: It all beginsat the Easy Rail Station-just drop the train on the orange part of the track, the wheels automatically line up with the track, & you're ready to go! Push it around the curve & up the hill to the mountain, smokestack "puffing" as the train moves like a real old-fashioned steam engine! Use the crane to pick up logs & head back to the station. It'll be a real adventure fueled by your child's imagination-and a little help from Steamer & Samuel-the hardest working team in GeoTown! Ages 2-7 Adult assembly required-no tools needed Bonus DVD included Requires 6 AAA batteries(not included) Some minor box damage on right top (see picture)

With the Fisher-Price GeoTrax Remote Control Timber Railway, kids get to be conductors of their very own train. Completely remote-controlled, the three-car train features auto-aligning wheels that ensure the train stays on the tracks. Children will enjoy piloting the train around the railroad's many colorful bends, loops and slopes. They can use the working crane to load logs onto the train, or make a quick stop at the Easy Rail Station. Designed for kids ages two to seven, this train set provides hours of imaginative play. Timbertown Railway Ages: 2 to 7 years Requires: 6 "AAA" batteries What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Easy-to-use remote control and feature DVD. The Challenging: Train occasionally derails, older kids might lose interest. In a Nutshell: A colorful train set that's ideal for younger audiences. Kids will love being the conductor of their very own three-car train. View larger. All Aboard! Fun and Easy to Play With The Timber Railway is painted in vibrant colors and has a cute, cartoonish look that kids will undoubtedly enjoy. The included train (named "Steamer") comes with three cars: a steam engine, a log cart, and a caboose. When the train's wheels move, its smokestack moves up and down. The train also comes with a conductor action figure. Both Steamer and the conductor also appear in the included feature DVD, which gives kids a story to work within and deepens their imaginative options. The railroad adventure begins at the Easy Rail Station by placing the train on the orange portion of the railway where it automatically aligns to the track. In general, the auto-aligning mechanism does well keeping the train on the tracks, but the train will occasionally derail when going down some of the steeper slopes. Kids can pilot the train by using an intuitive remote control, or can opt to move it around by hand. As the train traverses the track, it will make its way up a mountain, circle around loops and drive through a tunnel. There's also a working crane, where kids can load lumber and other cargo onto the cars. Build a Railroading Network The Timbertown Railway features interlocking track pieces that snap together easily. Although it has been built for easy assembly, the track will most likely require some adult assistance during setup. With the help of the included instructions, setup should take approximately 15 minutes. In all, the set requires six "AAA" batteries (not included) -- three for the steam engine and three for the remote control. The Timber Railway has been designed with smaller children in mind, and older kids will quickly get bored with the railway's compact size and limited activities. However, it is an ideal starter railroad set for younger children, and will provide hours of imaginative play. The set is also compatible with the rest of the GeoTrax set -- buy them all to assemble the ultimate railroad play set. What's in the Box Easy Rail Station, elevated mountain with tunnel and working crane, remote control, steam engine, log cart, caboose, conductor action figure, lumber cargo, 15 pieces of track, and instructions. Piloting the train is a breeze with the remote control. View larger. Use the working crane to load logs onto the train. View larger. Make a quick stop at the Easy Rail Station. View larger.

Meet Hiro, one of the newest stars of the DVD release, "Hero of the Rails." Hiro is a Japanese engine that was brought to Sodor many years ago. At one time, he was a strong, fast engine. However, over time Hiro fell into disrepair before Thomas found him again...and he was determined to have Hiro repaired and running again.Specifications (LxWxH / WT): 7.00 " x 1.50 " x 2.00 " / 0.25 lbs

Introduce a young engineer to Thomas and Friends, or add to a Thomas fan's collection with this 25-piece wooden train set. The unique water tower gives Thomas and his hard-working Friends a place to relax and re-fill their water supply. Set includes a stone bridge, water tower and cargo car along with Thomas, Sir Tophatt and more. Measures 16"L x 5"W x 9"H.

Little conductors will have loads of fun with this high-quality figure-eight railroad set from Thomas & Friends. Made of wood, the track features an elevated bridge in the center and a water tower where Thomas can re-fuel; the "water" rises and falls with flicks of the spout. Sir Topham Hatt and a red cargo car keep Thomas company. Other items in the 25-piece set include a railroad-crossing sign, a stop sign, and a tree. The instructions clearly diagram how to assemble the track. The box has a handle and makes a good carrying case. --Andy Boynton