Fisher-Price GeoTrax Remote Control Timbertown Railway

Drive the train around the curve, up the hill and to the mountain. And since GeoTrax is a system that all works together - add onto this set for even more fun. The GeoTrax Lead Train Set offers all the classic railroad play little boys love. Use the crane on top of the mountain to load it all up. The train can make its way down the winding hill and back to the Easy-Rail Station to drop off cargo and complete the trip. Set up the 15 pieces of durable, Snap-Lock track in so many ways for new adventures. Little boys can control the train two ways - push it along or control the action from afar with an easy-to-use RC controller. It's the perfect 1st train set for the 2-year old engineer. The controller features forward and reverse controls and train sound effects. Board the engineer figure into the front of the classic steam engine or on the back of the red caboose. They can become the engineers of their own imaginations with so much to do. Starting at the Easy-Rail Station, the special track area makes it so easy for them to get their RC train lined up on the tracks. Pick up logs to keep the "wood-burning" engine going.

The included train (named "Steamer") comes with three cars: a steam engine, a log cart, and a caboose. View larger. With the help of the included instructions, setup should take approximately 15 minutes. View larger. Use the working crane to load logs onto the train. Both Steamer and the conductor also appear in the included feature DVD, which gives kids a story to work within and deepens their imaginative options.

The railroad adventure begins at the Easy Rail Station by placing the train on the orange portion of the railway where it automatically aligns to the track. With the Fisher-Price GeoTrax Remote Control Timber Railway, kids get to be conductors of their very own train. View larger. Make a quick stop at the Easy Rail Station. The set is also compatible with the rest of the GeoTrax set -- buy them all to assemble the ultimate railroad play set.

What's in the Box Easy Rail Station, elevated mountain with tunnel and working crane, remote control, steam engine, log cart, caboose, conductor action figure, lumber cargo, 15 pieces of track, and instructions.

Piloting the train is a breeze with the remote control. Fun and Easy to Play With The Timber Railway is painted in vibrant colors and has a cute, cartoonish look that kids will undoubtedly enjoy. In general, the auto-aligning mechanism does well keeping the train on the tracks, but the train will occasionally derail when going down some of the steeper slopes. When the train's wheels move, its smokestack moves up and down. The Challenging: Train occasionally derails, older kids might lose interest. The train also comes with a conductor action figure. Kids can pilot the train by using an intuitive remote control, or can opt to move it around by hand. They can use the working crane to load logs onto the train, or make a quick stop at the Easy Rail Station. Completely remote-controlled, the three-car train features auto-aligning wheels that ensure the train stays on the tracks. Kids will love being the conductor of their very own three-car train. Designed for kids ages two to seven, this train set provides hours of imaginative play. There's also a working crane, where kids can load lumber and other cargo onto the cars.

Build a Railroading Network The Timbertown Railway features interlocking track pieces that snap together easily. In all, the set requires six "AAA" batteries (not included) -- three for the steam engine and three for the remote control.

The Timber Railway has been designed with smaller children in mind, and older kids will quickly get bored with the railway's compact size and limited activities. View larger. All Aboard! In a Nutshell: A colorful train set that's ideal for younger audiences. Although it has been built for easy assembly, the track will most likely require some adult assistance during setup. Children will enjoy piloting the train around the railroad's many colorful bends, loops and slopes. As the train traverses the track, it will make its way up a mountain, circle around loops and drive through a tunnel. However, it is an ideal starter railroad set for younger children, and will provide hours of imaginative play. Timbertown Railway

• 6 "AAA" batteries

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Easy-to-use remote control and feature DVD.