Fisher-Price Thomas the Train Wooden Railway Speedy Surprise Drop Set

This isn’t the only Thomas Wooden Railway set our 3 ½ yr. old grandson plays with, but it’s a favorite. He really enjoys having two different track options. With a down-turn of a lever, train cars can roll high atop tracks and hillside; by turning the same lever upwards, trains roll downhill through a hidden tunnel. This is a great set that requires little adult intervention—our three year old can easily assemble/disassemble all by himself and operating the lever/knob is an easy concept. The simple choice of driving trains over or under keeps him occupied a long time.

As with other Thomas Railway sets, I’m impressed with craftsmanship. Wooden and plastic pieces are sturdy and colorful, and they can be connected with other Thomas track pieces and accessories. We also have a KidKraft train table, and this set works well with those pieces too. Used alone, this is a great introduction to the world of toy trains, but it also makes a nice add-on with any other wooden set.

Set up, it measures about 39 ½ “ long and about 11” wide. I’ve included pictures showing what happens when the knob is turned down (trains travel above and down) and when the knob is turned up (goes through hidden tunnel). The last couple photos show the nice picture detail on some of the pieces.

You can find the product at Amazon here: Fisher-Price Thomas the Train Wooden Railway Speedy Surprise Drop Set