BRIO Two-Way Battery Powered Engine

by Brio

Product Features

• The engine that works in both directions.
• Requires 1 AAA Battery not included.
• Size: 3 3/8 inches Long (8.5 cm)
• Track not Included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 2 x 3.9 inches ; 3.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00000IUMW
• Item model number: BRI-33225
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,562 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

The engine that works in both directions. Who needs to turn around when you have this flexible locomotive on the job? It can face one way and go the other.. Getting dark? Not a problem. Let its headlamp light the way. (1) AAA Battery not included. Size: 3 3/8 inches Long (8.5 cm)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Brio collectors!, July 1, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: BRIO Two-Way Battery Powered Engine (Toy)

My 2 1/2 year old son absolutely LOVES this car! He has had a Brio train set for a few months now and was delighted to see the train take on a life of its own and move by itself! This train can only pull about five cars or so with any speed, but my son loaded all of his up and it still pulled, just VERY slowly! Enjoy!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings the set to life, December 14, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: BRIO Two-Way Battery Powered Engine (Toy)

Our son is not yet three, so he has a hard time pushing the trains around the tracks he builds. However, this train enables him to really bring the tracks to life. He loves the train, and sleeps with it every night. In spite of the admittedly rough treatment, it has held up very well. Nice addition to any Thomas or Brio set.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rechargeable batteries, February 2, 2001

By 

Stephen Uitti (Allen Park, MI USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: BRIO Two-Way Battery Powered Engine (Toy)

It's true that this toy eats AAA batteries. However, I've located rechargable NiCad AAA batteries, and tried them out.

The train will run for somewhere between 40 and 50 minutes continuously on a fresh charge. My 4 year old does not run the train continously, so a single charge lasts longer than his attention span for any given day.

Rechargables do carry some maintenance, however. In particular, if you leave the unit on much past when the battery is drained, you can permanantly kill it. My four year old seems to be able to handle this responsibility. It has been a learning experience.