It’s full steam ahead! Start an exciting model railway journey or add to your Playtrains world with the Steam Tank Express train. All run on a remote-control system (R7407 Solo Controller sold separately).

The train features working lights, multiple sounds and 3x speeds in forward and reverse.

With additional products available including rolling stock, track packs and Builder+ accessories, there are endless opportunities to expand and build your Playtrains world!

Why choose Playtrains?

Perfect for children aged 5+, Playtrains allows little ones to explore the exhilarating world of model railways.

- A full system, all Playtrains products are fully compatible with Track Extension Packs and Builder+ accessories, giving young conductors the tools to build bigger, better, and more exciting railway worlds as they grow. You can add our Hornby’s Santa’s Express Train Set (R9363M), Playtrains High Speed Train Set (R9360M) and Playtrains Steam Goods Express Train Set (R9361M) so the fun can run all year long!

-Promotes fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive development through interactive play.

-Inspire imaginative play. Create characters, towns and stories for the trains and passengers and transport yourself to an exciting Playtrains world!

-Easy for little fingers to build, the track is quick and simple to clip together without getting frustrated.

- Get on track with a helpful re-railing level crossing, so children can get the train on the track without any help, again and again.

The Playtrains journey – where to start?

-Start off with a Playtrains Train Set, which includes everything required to get up and running straight from the box.

- Build up your Playtrains collection with individual trains, wagons and coaches for even more Playtrains fun!

- Expand your oval of track with additional Track Extension Packs, so kids can continue to grow their exciting railway world.

- The solo controller can be used (in addition to the controller in the Train Set) so that the other trains can be easily run at the same time.

Whether it’s your little conductors having all the fun, or you secretly fulfilling your model railway dreams, there's no limit to the hours of enjoyment you can get.

Enjoy the journey and lets Playtrains!