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Thomas Friends Motorized Thomas Toy Train Engine Review

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By Best Choice team
Checked icon Last updated - October 6, 2025
9.6

Verdict overview

  • worth the money 9.3
  • lasts a long time 9.8
  • Giftable 9.9
  • Durability 9.6
Pros
  • Battery powered
  • Compatible with other Thomas sets
  • Easy to use for ages 3
Cons
  • Doesnt work on tracks.

Tech specs

manufacturer recommended age3 years and up
product dimensions7.72 x 1.61 x 2.83 inches
batteries2 AAA batteries required.
item weight5.5 ounces
customer reviews4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,453 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
release dateNovember 1, 2021
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Product Overview

I recently purchased the Thomas Friends Motorized Thomas Toy Train Engine for my three year old son and could not be more pleased with the product. From its attractive design to its durable construction, this train is an excellent choice for young children who are interested in trains and other vehicles.

The Thomas Friends Motorized Thomas Toy Train Engine is made of plastic, making it lightweight enough for a child to handle without help. The body of the train features vibrant colors that any child will be drawn to. Additionally, it has a switch on top of the engine, allowing my son to send Thomas and his tender racing along the track.

This motorized toy train is compatible with all Thomas Friends tracks, except wood Track sets sold separately . The engine also comes with plastic connectors to attach other push along or motorized engines, vehicles, cargo cars or tenders Each sold separately and subject to availability .

As for durability, I was pleasantly surprised by how sturdy this train is. The plastic is thick enough that it won t easily break or crack and the parts are tightly fitted together so there s no fear of them coming apart during playtime. This was especially important for me since my son likes to play rough from time to time.

In terms of value for money, I must say that this toy train engine is a great bargain considering its quality and features. It only requires two AAA batteries for operation so you don t have to worry about buying batteries every few weeks or months.

Overall, I highly recommend the Thomas Friends Motorized Thomas Toy Train Engine as an excellent choice for preschoolers aged three years and older who are interested in playing with trains and other vehicles. Not only is it eye catching but also durable and reasonably priced too!

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