KidKraftBucket Top Mountain Train Set with 61 Pieces, Magnetic Train, Wooden Tracks and Storage, Gift for Ages 3+

Don't know where/when/why my older toddler became obsessed with trains, but it is a real, deep and interminable obsession. When I decided to invest in a set, I knew I didn't want to get the terrible twosome an electronic one - because... toddlers! Had they actually gotten their hands on an electric train - it would not have survived the day. Plus, they have enough electronic toys at their disposal. Besides, there is nothing better than having them use their imaginations! We weren't ready to commit to a train table (still hoping to avoid it), so this set fit the bill of all the required pieces, and more!PROS:- This set is so complete. And coming in under $40 - it is the best bang for the buck. It includes an airport (with control tower, plane and runway), a helipad and helicopter, trees, buildings, trains, road signs, etc.- The carrying case also becomes part of the track! And the wooden rails make for an endless variety of track layouts (which wouldn't be possible with an electric set).- Minimal setup. It is basically open and play. A screwdriver is needed to assemble the air control tower - but it's 3 screws (I think).- The magnetic-linked train cars work with the Thomas trains we had already begun collecting. So SCORE!There are no real CONS to this set. We do have to watch the younger around the two pieces that are curved to fit over the mountain. If the track setup of choice doesn't include it, the pieces still work - but are breakable if, say, someone who wasn't being invited to play, decided to step on the track... Not that that would happen...

The media could not be loaded. I got this for my son’s 2nd Christmas when he was 23 months old. It kicked off a 6 year love of trains! Will always be grateful for this first set of wooden tracks and wooden/magnetic trains. Because of his age I did remove the small accessories, but other than that this gift was perfect for him at 23 months.

This was a perfect gift for my 3 year old. The box keeps it organized when not using, easy to clean up but all the pieces are real wood and great quality!

I bought this to go with a 24-piece Ikea set, and it's a great match. All the track for both sets fit easily within the storage bucket (although some of the accessory pieces have to go in another bag). The track itself is very good quality with smooth edges and a solid feel. All the pieces are reversible except the straight sections (which don't need to be). It connects just fine with the other set. But the best thing is that the pieces on this set are shorter and more varied than the Ikea pieces, including 5 different lengths of straight track and a precious female-female straight piece. The varied sizes and shapes makes the double set super flexible in terms of track design, much better than either set by itself.The mountain bucket top connects firmly to the two ascending pieces for a nice solid elevated track section. The bucket top is nice looking, with bright blue waterfalls molded into the design. It does feel a little flimsy, however. Not sure how well it would hold up if a toddler sat on it, for instance. The clips that hold the top in place are weak, so the top tends to pop off. And I was disappointed that there is no carrying handle. So the bucket is fine, but not quite as good as I was hoping.The rest of the set is nothing special, mostly 2D wooden pieces. The push train is cuter than I thought it would be, but the magnets are weak and the 3 cars come apart going up the track. The coal piece constantly fell off of the coal car, so we glued it in place. The airport is a cute idea that I think my grandsons will like, but cheaply executed. The plane is actually a nice 3D plastic toy, but the copter is just a wooden cut-out with a cheap twirly blade on top. There are too many tiny pieces that just seem to have been included to increase the total number of pieces in the listing but don't really add anything.But you aren't buying this set for the accessories. The real draw is the excellent track set, the storage bucket, and the mountain bucket top.

This is a great toy for children 2 and up. I bought this as a Christmas present for my boys. It comes with 61 pieces, which includes 3 train cars, 1 air plane, 1 helicopter, 1 fire truck, 1 police car. Each of the vehicles can roll on the train track, not the flying vehicles.Pros: Enough different but good train tracks to make different track designs. I love the sturdier build of the trees, people, signs etc as compared to other brands of wooden train tracks. I love all the extras (air plane, cars, people, trees, signs) that come with this set, it all helps your child(ren) have that much more fun, and use their imagination all that more. The whole track fits into a plastic bucket, with the mountain being the bucket top. I love that factor!Cons: This doesn't work very well on carpet. If you buy this train set, get a table or piece of wood to put this on for your children. Other wise the tracks just fall apart, and gets very frustrating. The engine's magnet isn't very strong so it doesn't hold onto the other 2 cars very well especially pulling them up the mountain part of the track. The airplane and helicopter have fragile parts that can be broken easily, so be aware of how they are being played with.Despite the cons, I'm very glad I bought this track. My kids love it, I love it, and it is very fun!