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Battery Powered Engine No. 1

by Hape
Original price $24.90 ex GST - Original price $24.90 ex GST
Original price
$24.90 ex GST
$24.90 ex GST - $24.90 ex GST
Current price $24.90 ex GST

Bring imaginative play to life with this delightful battery‑powered toy train engine! With the simple press of a button, children can send the engine chugging forward or smoothly reversing along the track. A working headlight illuminates the journey, adding an extra touch of realism and excitement.

Designed for flexible play, this sturdy engine operates with or without batteries, making it perfect for both quiet, hands‑on fun and lively, powered adventures. Compact and easy for small hands to manage. Measures 9.5 x 3.4 x 4.9cm. Ages 3yrs+.


Key Educational Benefits

  • Fine Motor Skills Development: Pressing buttons, placing the train on tracks, and guiding its movement support hand‑eye coordination and strengthen small muscle control.
  • Early STEM Exploration: Watching how forward and reverse functions work introduces basic cause‑and‑effect thinking. Encourages curiosity about motion, speed, and simple mechanics.
  • Imaginative and Creative Play: Children can build stories around the engine’s journeys, supporting creativity, role‑play, and language development.
  • Cognitive Skills & Problem Solving: Planning routes, navigating tracks, and adapting to obstacles help children practise sequencing, spatial awareness, and flexible thinking.
  • Social & Cooperative Play: When used with others, the train promotes sharing, turn‑taking, and collaborative storytelling.
  • Sensory Engagement: The light, movement, and tactile buttons offer a gentle multisensory experience that keeps children engaged.
SKU E3703