Thomas & Friends Fisher-Price My First Thomas & Friends R/C Thomas, battery-powered remote-controlled train engine with character phrases for toddlers, GPV86

I’ve bought two of these now as gifts. Perfect from around 1.5 or maybe 2 years. Built very well. Bright colours and simple controls make it ideal for a young child. Traction varies based on surface - it’s a bit too quick on hardwood flooring (sometimes falling over whilst turning) and too sluggish on deep pile carpet. Find the right surface to use it on and it’s perfect. Automatically turns off if left for some time so the batteries have not needed replacing yet, several months down the line.

good product

Lovely presentsEasy to use remote controlVery colourfulGreat battery lifeStrong and sturdy even with rough kids

The toy looks fine, it's a present, can't comment on durability but yet as for Christmas . Hopefully it will enjoyed by the recipient - a 2 year old.

Really easy to use

Grandson loved the one at our house so brought him his own . Although this one is slightly smaller but still lots of fun

I bought this train for my 2 year old for Christmas 3 months ago. I was getting my older boys remote control cars and (rightly) assumed little brother would like something remote controlled. He loves it. The two buttons are perfect for his 2 year old co-ordination abilities. It does make noise but isn't too loud or obnoxious. When it isn't played with after a while it stops working and making sound - I think this is done on purpose to save battery life which is actually a help because we often forget to turn the train off after playing with it! To get going again just turn the switch off and back on on the train and you'll be set to go.I think the price is a bit high but I am glad I bought the train set and would recommend it as a present for any kid 2-3 years old. :)

Great little toy for a 1-2 year old - certainly easy to use and a great step up in terms of learning & development. It was well received as a gift and enjoyed instantly.The only issue for me was that it needs alot of batteries to run (x3 for remote, x3 for train) and when the train moves its really squeaky!! Its quite loud and I wonder if it is even meant to make this amount of noise....?!