Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway - Sodor Bay Bridge Learning Curve

by Learning Curve

Product Features

• Can be used as a single or double span bridge
• Lets Thomas and his friends cross large bodies of water
• Features detailed graphics, magnet connectors, real wood construction, durable finish
• For ages 3 to5
• Recommended Age Range 3 to 5 Years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 6.1 x 13.5 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (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: B00000JIC2
• Item model number: LC99317
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,750 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

Frighteningly high above a deep ravine, Thomas the Tank Engine peers over the edge, wondering how he will get to the station on time. He's saved only by the immediate construction of a bridge that gets him clickity-clacking across in no time. The Reverend W. Awdry created the Island of Sodor as a place for childhood imagination to run free with his Thomas the Tank Engine series of books. The Sodor Bay Bridge expands opportunities for dreaming and connects to any of the tracks from the Thomas Wooden Railway System. Two train trestle bridges connect to span 25 inches. Manufactured by high-quality toy maker Learning Curve, the bridge is sturdily made of wood with blue plastic supports to endure years of adventurous play. --Lynne Sampson

Product Description

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.

Up, over, around and through - these bridges and tunnels add color and elevation to all your layouts. The Sodor Bay Bridge lets Thomas and his friends cross large bodies of water! Can be used as a single or double span bridge.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED it ... and so did my nephew, March 12, 2003

By A Customer

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

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This review is from: Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway - Sodor Bay Bridge Learning Curve (Toy)

I ordered the bridge and then read the review that said the bridge didn't come with the ascending tracks. My trip to a local independent toy store confirmed the review. After purchasing additional tracks ... and driving 4 hours so that the tracks would make it in time for his 3rd birthday, he opened the box and I shocked to see the tracks he needed to connect the bridge to the rest of his set. I guess the manufacturer has addressed this issue....

I played with it (the bridge, figure 8 set with battery powered engine, and additional tracks) for a good hour before realizing I was enjoying it more than him! The tracks are extremely durable. My nephew and his brother and sister all loved it.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This bridge is great fun!, April 18, 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: Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway - Sodor Bay Bridge Learning Curve (Toy)

This is definitely my 2-year-old son's favourite part of his entire Thomas setup. He will happily spend 20 minutes just pushing his trains back and forth across the Sodor Bridge span. The only letdown with this item was that it did not include the ascending track and risers that are needed to connect it to the rest of the playset - I needed to order those pieces separately, but didn't know that until I opened the Sodor Bridge package. But my son didn't seem to mind - he doesn't really care if the bridge goes anywhere or not!

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love this, but . . ., June 3, 2000

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway - Sodor Bay Bridge Learning Curve (Toy)

I bought this accessory for my 2-year-old son Sam, and he loves everything about it except the fact that there is not quite enough top clearance for trains to pass underneath -- You have to set the spans on blocks for that. I also agree that the set should include the ascending track, or at least a notice that it's sold separately.