I have got no idea why but it is a fact that most children just love trains. Real ones or pretend, it doesn't really seem to matter. My eldest daughter gets really excited just when she sees a real train whizz past! When I saw that Tomy make a battery operated train that young children can actually ride on I thought that my youngest would love it and I have to say its the best money I have ever spent. I have spent a fortune on toys and most of them just end up in the bottom of the toybox but not so with this one.....its a total success. Firstly what you need to do is set up the track. Each piece is interlocking but it does get frustrating ...  Read the complete review

Tomy Choo Choo Express (Ride on train) This toy is every train drivers dream. The Tomy Choo Choo Express is a small ride on battery-operated ride on train that either run alone or on the 4-metre track supplied. The engine is designed to resemble an old American steam train, stands about 20 cm high to the seat, and is about 40 cm in length. The train uses 6 D size batteries, which are stowed underneath the lifting drivers seat that is safely fastened with a slide and lock lid and finally fixed with a flat head screw. The train makes a clacketty clack sound as it moves forward or in reverse. The switch for the gears is large ...  Read the complete review