Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Figure 8 Set Expansion Pack
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- Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.8 x 3.1 inches ; 2.2 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B0001MIPXQ
- Item model number: LC99951
- Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
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By : Learning Curve
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Editorial Review
This expansion track throws some additional curves into the train table layout, offering plenty of possibilities for new and exciting routes Thomas and the other engines and cars can take. The 15-piece set includes 2-inch (1), 3-inch (2), 4-inch(1), 6-inch (1), and 8-inch (3) female straight track; 2-inch male straight track (2); 3-1/2-inch curved track (1) ; Switch-T track (1); 3-1/2-inch curved switch track (1); 6-1/2-inch curved switch track (1); and 6-1/2-inch action switch track (1). Like the original track, these expansion pieces are crafted of high-quality North American maple. Little engineers can boost their cognitive and physical skills by exploring different track configurations with this kit. Alternately, kids can refer to the included Builder’s Guide, which instructs them on how to combine these pieces with other popular Thomas track collections to make more intricate railway designs. --Cristina Vaamonde
This expansion track throws some additional curves into the train table layout, offering plenty of possibilities for new and exciting routes Thomas and the other engines and cars can take. 15 pc set. Like the original track, these expansion pieces are crafted of high-quality North American maple. Little engineers can boost their cognitive and physical skills by exploring different track configurations with this kit. Alternately, kids can refer to the included Builder's Guide, which instructs them on how to combine these pieces with other popular Thomas track collections to make more intricate railway designs. Ages 3 yrs. +.
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“ It's good to have the option to add on but I can guarantee that you will use the expansion pack with your figure eight set more than the original! ” MrsKMcAtee|10reviewers made a similar statement
“ All of the Thomas ; Friends Wooden Railway products are great, and this set is no exception. ” Perkinsa124|6reviewers made a similar statement
“ Since there is no star for pricing, this is still a 5-star buy. ” Clark Kent|1reviewer made a similar statement
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97 of 98 people found the following review helpful
Starting out with wooden railroads? January 18, 2006
By C. Hashimoto
I purchased this expansion set, along with the Thomas and Friends Water Towr Figure 8 Set, for my 2 year old this past Christmas. The expansion set was an afterthought, prompted in no small part by the manufacturer's promotion running at the time (50% off this set with the purchase of a Figure 8 set).With the conclusion of many initial hours of intense playtesting (an ongoing process, with no termination in sight), my son agrees that this is an essential choice for any but the most basic (read: boring) wooden railroad layout. This expansion pack comes with switch tracks, and allows little train engineers (and their dads) to reverse directions or explore different parts of the railway. In retrospect, I think that I would have been dissatisfied had I not purchased this set to complement the basic Figure 8 layout, promotional price or not.As far as the quality, the Learning Curve wooden track is made from hardwood, and is more substantial than many other brands of compatible track (i.e. Maxim, First Learning, etc.). This is a consideration when your child insists on taking the track apart by him/herself to put away. We have already broken a couple of pieces of generic track this way, since the male end of the connectors is a bit weaker than the rest of the track.Overall, we are quite satisfied with this set, and look forward to many more hours of enjoyment.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding Purchase! February 8, 2008
By Robyn Funkhouser
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Durability: Educational: Fun:
Most Thomas sets are constructed in such a way that require you to buy additional dual ended pieces in order to be able to connect them to other sets and this expansion set was the only thing I found that included a couple of these extra linking pieces. Not only does my 3 year old son have endless hours of fun putting the tracks together, but my husband and I also really enjoy putting them together in a variety of ways. These tracks act like a puzzle that grows with your child as he develops. Our son started learning to connect them end to end, then he began connecting them in circles and ovals, and he is beginning to experiment with layering in figure eights and using bridges. I highly recommend this set to anyone who wishes to make Thomas track building easier while enhancing their child's ability to learn through building.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A classic and terrific toy, but get it second-hand! June 18, 2008
By Elizabeth B. Leete
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My grandson was obsessed with Thomas for a full three years, and he got just about every Thomas Train and accessory available. These are wonderful toys, well-made and he played with them for hours. However, when the train phase is over, it is over. You don't need to pay the rather high prices for new Thomas stuff - there must be another child who has just outgrown his and you can get it used. It will still be in terrific condtion and just as much fun to play with.
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Great for expanding layouts
Quality construction and good mix of track types makes this a very useful expansion pack. Our layouts have grown and allow more players to be involved.
Published 1 day ago by T. Mercer
Railroad track with switches
This set of extra train track contains a very nice collection of extra parts and expecially switches. Our 3 yr old has a lot of fun with the expansion to her railway.
Published 1 month ago by Ronald E Cukrowicz
Not made like it used to be
We ordered the track expansion set and were very excited. We have been using the brand Thomas the Train tracks by Learning Curve for three years and we have never broken a track. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adrianne Kerr
Must Buy!
This is a great addition to any of the figure eight sets from the Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway line! Read more
Published 3 months ago by MrsKMcAtee
Thomas Track
My son loves this addition to the wooden track he had already - now he can have more shapes and change it up.
Published 3 months ago by Annie
Great Addition!
This pack was a great addition to my son's Thomas train set! We purchased a standard track pack and trains for Christmas, but it wasn't enough to really make a complete track on... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amanda
Opens up so many possibilities...
The title says it all. When you have a starter set and/or figure 8-set you absolutely have to have an expansion pack like this to open up more options and expand your child's... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Clark Kent
Tricky Track Piece
Santa gave this expansion set to my 5yr old son, to add on to the track he already had. He was excited about the dual ended pieces (male ; female ends), and all the other extra... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Janey Jane
NOT FOR USE WITH WOODEN TRACKS
Please be advised - this expansion pack was purchased for my neice for Christmas 2011 to go with her Thomas wooden railway so she could make more track options in addition to the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by maggiegypsy
Very good toy
This set, combined with more tracks is excellent for 3 or 4 years old kids (and older why not). I found very stimulating for the imagination of kids the different combinations of... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pablo
ASIN B0001MIPXQ
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Product Features
- Realistic railway design
- More twists and turns encourages creativeness
- Open-ended play system develops physical, social, cognitive skills
- Traction Rails improves battery-powered engine performance
- Recommended age range from 3 to 5 years
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