early engineers

More new train collection accessories available for Early Engineers – the first stop in wooden train play
20 July 2010

Two new individual trains, Salty and Thomas, have been added to the collection of train accessories available with Early Engineers, the new easy, creative train play concept from Learning Curve, specifically designed for aspiring young engineers aged 18 months and over.

Salty
Salty is a dockside diesel with a rust red body and square grubby weather-beaten face. He’s called Salty because he loves everything about the sea, and has worked at docks the world over. This has left him with a wealth of stories, and he has a tale for every occasion, whether his audience wants to hear it or not. Salty is good at his job - so good in fact that he’s the only engine, steam or diesel, that can handle trucks. He works at the docks as a shunter, and can be included when Thomas picks up a special.
Thomas
Thomas the Tank Engine – a really useful engine – needs no introduction. Thomas features in all the Early Engineers play sets and the children’s favourite is now available as an accessory too.

Other single engines in the range that can be purchased separately for added fun when playing with the trains sets include Thomas’s best friend Percy, classic silver Stanley and happy Rosie. Engines with tenders include long, lean Henry, fast, strong Gordon and proud, red James. In all there are now eight different engines making up the train collection.

Chunkily designed for small hands, friendly, and easy to control, the engines have all been specially made so that early engineers can keep them easily on the rails. Their big smiley faces appeal while their large wheels allow little engineers to lock them into the rails more securely for frustration-free fun.

Featuring the well-loved Thomas & Friends™, the three main Early Engineers train sets launched earlier this year are the Roundabout Station Set, the Rock and Roll Quarry Set and the Busy Day on Sodor Roundhouse Set.

Age: From 18 months.

Guide Retail Price for each train: £6.99 (small)/£9.99 (large).

All engines and train sets from Early Engineers are compatible with and work on all Thomas Wooden Railway™ track systems.

For the nearest stockist, contact the consumer helpline 01271 336172 or visit www.learningcurve.com

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