| Distinctives for each Thomas Railway: |
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| Ages |
18 months - 4+ years |
3+ years |
3+ years |
| Vehicle details |
Wood & plastic with magnetic connectors |
Diecast metal & plastic with magnetic connectors |
Plastic with plastic hook connectors |
| Building details |
Wood & plastic |
Plastic |
Plastic |
| Track details |
Made of wood and compatible with BRIO and Melissa & Doug track sets
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Made of gray plastic and not compatible with other train systems |
Made of beige plastic and only compatible with former TOMY track sets |
| Number of current train sets |
17 train sets |
10 train sets |
14 train sets |
| Number of current engines, trains, and vehicles |
72 vehicles |
71 vehicles |
67 vehicles |
| Number of buildings and destinations |
21 buildings |
6 buildings |
7 buildings |
| Electronic parts |
Some trains and buildings with lights and sounds |
Trains with lights and sounds, no motorized train sets |
Most trains are motorized or remote control (require batteries) |
| Learning benefits for your children |
Color identification, coordination, counting, planning, language skills, social interaction, critical thinking |
Storytelling, planning, critical thinking, social interaction, vocabulary |
Hand-eye coordination, planning, critical thinking, basic motor skills, problem solving, storytelling |
| Portability |
Somewhat portable |
Playsets have handles and space to store all pieces |
Somewhat portable |
| Manufacturer |
Learning Curve |
Learning Curve |
Hit Toys |
| Size of Thomas engine |
3.5" long x 2" high
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3" long x 2" high
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5.5" long x 2.5" high
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