As it comes in many, many different parts I decided to set it up whilst G was out of the house so that he could come home to a completed track. When children roll James over the track activation points he'll deliver sounds, songs and phrases that teach letters, numbers, colours and directions. Push him over the activation tracks and you can hear him say one of fifty different sounds, quietly.

Children can also press James' light-up bumper to hear him talk and sing, or activate it by bumping him into the crossing gate. There is also a windmill to spin, cargo to load and light-up train sheds at Tidmouth for them to discover. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).I find it even harder second time around as G often wants to play with O’s toys which are sometimes a little too old for him, plus we already have so many toys that being completely honest there isn’t much we don’t already have. I am guessing that the batteries will last for ages and even if they run out the toy can still be played with. The interactive versions communicated using small sensors hidden in a semi-transparent buffer on one side (Bertie and Harold had the sensors in a headlight and a float respectively).

These activities aren't just engaging; they also promote motor skills, foster curiosity, inspire imagination, and encourage understanding of cause and effect. Each of the set's nine activation points will trigger unique sounds and sayings - from cheerful songs and destination-themed content. We opened the box after breakfast and set up the track, he played for a while then we went out as it was a gorgeous, warm, sunny day. Let your little one enjoy all the magic of their favourite Sodor locations with the My First Thomas Railway Pals Mountain Adventure Train Set. Your children will adore whizzing Percy around the track and helping him get all his jobs done for the day.

The trailer attaches to the engine with a huge loop and hook that even tiny hands can manage, but they cannot go around the corners together without derailing. As soon as G saw the train track his face lit up, and chatted “choo chop” over and over as he trotted around upstairs with the train in his hand. He didn't include his favourite toys (emergency service vehicles, a police car, ambulance and fire engine) he just played with Percy.

He reaches the turntable, a hand from above comes down and turns the track with the engine on it and Percy is off again. An engaging and exciting toy, the Mountain Adventure Train Set can help your child with a whole host of skills while they enjoy hours of fun.

When you roll James over the train track he will activate a point within the set that delivers songs, sounds and phrases. Help James explore the Blue Mountain Quarry and say hello to his old friend Owen with the Mountain Adventure Interactive Train Set.