Bring the hustle and bustle of city life to your learning environment with the Busy City Rail Train Set. This extensive 51-piece playset includes a double-loop track layout with both passenger and freight trains, a working crane, bridge, station, automatic safety gates, and multiple accessories for open-ended storytelling. Children can explore how cities function as they coordinate transport, deliver cargo, and manage passengers, all while learning about teamwork and safety. Includes 51 pieces. Measures 85 x 76 x 20cm. Ages 3yrs+.

Includes: 1 bridge, 1 crane, 1 station, 1 railroad crossing, 1 tunnel, 3 piers, 4 plastic signs, 2 wooden trees, 3 figures, 2 plastic tools, 1 cargo loco, 2 cargo carriages, 2 passenger locos, 1 passenger carriage, 3 cargo blocks, 1 truck, 2 ascending tracks, 1 six inch track, 2 four inch tracks, 1 2 inch track, 6 small curved tracks, 1 small Y track, 1 big Y track, 8 big curved tracks

Features:

Includes 51 high-quality wooden and plastic pieces for collaborative play

Passenger and freight trains with removable cargo containers and open carriages for figurines

Working magnetic crane, moveable tipper truck, suspension bridge, and realistic station design

Automatic gates and adjustable railway signal teach early road and rail safety concepts

Compatible with other Hape railway sets for expanded cityscapes and group play

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages Imaginative Role Play: Children can take on real-world roles such as train driver, crane operator, or city worker, exploring transport systems and community life
• Develops Spatial and Fine Motor Skills: Building track layouts and operating moving parts strengthens coordination, dexterity, and planning skills
• Promotes Problem-Solving and Cooperation: Collaborative play supports communication, turn-taking, and teamwork as children coordinate freight and passenger routes
• Introduces STEM Concepts: Children learn about cause and effect, balance, movement, and mechanical systems through the interactive components
• Teaches Safety Awareness: The automatic gates and rail signals provide opportunities to discuss safety and rules in everyday environments
• EYLF Outcome 2: Children connect with and contribute to their world as they explore community roles and transport systems
• EYLF Outcome 4: Children become confident and involved learners through hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and construction play
• EYLF Outcome 5: Language and literacy are enhanced through imaginative storytelling and collaborative communication