Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Battery Powered Jet Engine With Thomas

by Learning Curve

Product Features

• Wooden Thomas with exclusive facial features
• Die-cast metal chassis and body
• Easy-to-operate start button
• Recommended Age Range 3 to 5 Years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 2.6 x 6.3 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001NE93K
• Item model number: LC99723
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,523 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #64 in Toys & Games > Play Vehicles > Play Trains & Railway Sets > Train Sets
  • #68 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Activity > Trains & Train Sets
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Thomas gets more than he bargains for when this jet engine speeds him around Sodor! As seen in the new "Thomas and the Jet Engine" story. Includes exclusive wooden Thomas the Tank Engine and battery-powered jet engine. Requires two AA batteries.

Product Description

Thomas gets more than he bargains for when this jet engine speeds him around Sodor! As seen in the new "Thomas and the Jet Engine" story. Includes exclusive wooden Thomas the Tank Engine and battery-powered jet engine. Requires one AA battery (not included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy little jet engine, June 29, 2006

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J. Eldridge "Jay" (Easton, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Battery Powered Jet Engine With Thomas (Toy)

I'm giving this 5 stars relative to the other Thomas cars available because it is unique, fun and a little silly.

Like other people mentioned, don't expect this to stay on the track. It doesn't. Only the best conditions will keep in on the track and I've found that mixing track brands is the least effective. But the fact that is zooms around the corner only to fall off is part of the fun.

As the story goes, the jet engine unexpectedly ignites pushed Thomas at uncontrollable speeds that exceed even Gordon. The jet engine is definately faster than other trains and it's unexpected behavior lends itself for a different kind of fun than a typical battery engine.

I will add that the wheels spin a little to freely going up hills causing it to get stuck sometimes.

Lastly, I've had my son's jet engine for 6 months without any problem. Replaced the battery twice and it's still working.

Overall, I would hesitate suggesting it but I also wouldn't pay full price.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The little Jet engine that could, January 11, 2007

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Abigail K. Ochberg (Saint Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Battery Powered Jet Engine With Thomas (Toy)

I like that the jet engine is where the batteries go. This enables my son to play with the jet with the other engines instead of Thomas. The double wheels let it have a little more power do to make it up the incline with the wooden set of trains. The powered enines like Thomas and James can't pull many cars around and go up the hill.

one draw back it that there is no magnet at the back so if you want to pull more than one car they have to be infront. Then you have to keep a watch and make sure the trains stay on the track.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun..., January 8, 2006

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Green Millie (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Battery Powered Jet Engine With Thomas (Toy)

I wasn't going to buy this, based on reviews, but my son saw it in the store and really became attached to it, so I decided to give it a go at home. We've had no problems with it coming off the track. It doesn't go too fast. It's easy for my 2.5 y/o son to turn on and off himself and set working on the track. It handles the corners and hills and tunnels just fine. We have generic track, not the special Thomas one with the grooves that are supposed to hold the trains on better. It can also push the other non-battery-powered wooden trains along, so you can just buy the wooden ones and use the jet engine to convert them to battery powered. I would recommend this item. Enjoy!