Customer Reviews

GeoTrax Rail & Road System - Harbor Docks Lighthouse

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I have always liked lighthouses so when GeoTrax offered a lighthouse, I had to get it to add to our setup. This is a wonderful addition in terms of play but it does use three AA batteries.

A button at the top of the lighthouse activates the light and sounds. I had thought the sounds would just be a fog horn. Imagine my delight when I heard surf and seagulls! When I pushed the button again I got a different set of sounds. But the light and sounds are also activated when a vehicle passes through the arch (a light sensor triggers the action). On the "water" side is a small dock for a tugboat (included). The dock also has a fuel station to fuel up the boat. A crane is also included to move freight between the boat and the track. The pieces are highly detailed n the same manner as all GeoTrax (here we see shells, crabs, an anchor, and other wildlife incorporated into the pieces).

Even before I put in the batteries my son was loving the lighthouse. He particularly enjoyed fueling the boat. The set comes with a piece of curved train track and not the usual straight piece which make real sense for a lighthouse but it can be placed over any section of track. A great addition to any GeoTrax setup.

This lighthouse was a really great add on to our track layout. It has a light sensor inside that sets the sounds and lights off on the lighthouse when a train passes through. The toy will also shut off when it is not played with for an amount of time (maybe 15 minutes? not sure). This is a helpful feature considering batteries are not cheap! Then it can be turned back on again by hitting the button on top of the lighthouse.

The only complaint I have about this toy is the sound level seems too high. I know Fisher Price has toys out there that have not been recalled, but are the dangerous toys list because of the decibel level. This one belongs there. I wish the sound was adjustable because I don't want my little one experiencing hearing loss because of a toy!

Another great feature of this add on is that it isn't hard to incorporate into your layout. Set your track up and then just pick a spot to put the lighthouse around a curved piece. It doesn't take up much room either. The Air & Sea series as a whole has been great, we love it. This set comes with a boat and piece of removeable cargo, and the lighthouse has a gas pump to "fillup" the boat.

We definitely recommend this piece, its one of our favorites for making the set more interesting!

I would say that this is perhaps one of my favorite additions to the Geotrax set next to the Clock Tower. The lighthouse "interacts" with the set because as a train passes through the arch, it activates the light in the lighthouse and one of three different sounds. Very realistic. Many of add-on's don't do much, but this one gives the set a deeper sense of realism which is nice. Fully recommend.

I just can't say enough about the awesome design, the durability, and the creativity of these Goetrax sets. The lighthouse is an awesome addition to your set. Our son loves the sound effects: a really great booming fog horn, seagull, and the ocean (it is a little loud, but so far not annoying!). It's great that he can make it work at the touch of a button or allow the train to work the lights and sounds...which make him laugh everytime the train passes through. Again, it has the same durability as the rest of the sets...just awesome for the younger ones (our son is 2). His train set was bought for his birthday but is fast becoming a favorite family hobby and pasttime for Mom, Dad, and big sis who is 9. She is asking for her own set! Not too many toys bring families together or allow for so much imaginitive play these days...we really appreciate that!

When we bought the Geotrax train system for my daughter, I thought the High Chimes Clock Tower would be my favorite addition. It's old world and reminds me of Big Ben. It didn't dissapoint me, but this lighthouse is my favorite.

It is easy for a child to operate. Just flick the switch and tap the top. The auto shut off saves batteries. Unlike some other accessories, the lighthouse/dock doesn't take up a lot of floor space because you just set it on top of existing track(one curved piece of track is included.) The detail is great and it has smooth, quality construction.

Some evenings we turn off the light in the family room and watch the flashing beacon every time the train rolls through. I grew up near the water so the sounds- waves crashing, seagulls calling, fog horn bellowing- make me want to roll up my pant legs and go crabbing.

I love these Geotrax system toys and my two year old just cannot get enough of it! I think he really likes the sense of control it gives him that he can make the train go and stop. What great toys! We just got the harbor docks and lighthouse to add to our collection for christmas and it is a hit. Also I just think it is adorable and my favorite piece. It has a sensor and when the train goes through it lights up and makes ocean and sea gull sounds. How cute. The lighthouse is not the only thing that lights either...you should see my sons face! A great toy for boys or girls. Easy to set up and take down...which is great because it takes up a lot of room. We have a great time setting up a different track everyday though. Hours of entertainment.

I liked the bells and the way it lights up. It is really cool and I love it.

My 4 year son received this for his birthday. He loves to hear the ocean sounds as the trains go through the tunnel. It actually is relaxing to hear the water sounds the lighthouse makes.

My 3 yr old son loves the lighthouse. It is definetly our favorite add-on. It is super cool and it has sensors so that when the train passes under it you hear the sounds of the bay and seagulls. For those of you that are starting to add on pieces this would be my first recommendation. The other ones don't do much.

My nephew really seemed to like this toy. I was very impressed with the quality and the size. The picture that another customer sent in was a great help in my decision to purchase this. Very pleased.