Does the train move smoothly when pushed? Some powered trains don't move easily by hand.
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If you manually move the train is moving, but without inertia, that is not freely rolling after you release the steam engine, and by pressing the start button a smooth move, only the first day creaked badly now everything is fine. Generally train is great, kids love, especially to fill the locomotive, only fueling already lost. If you're buying and if resources permit, immediately take additional rail kit, or a large set.
1464083
Yes, the train has some resistance when pushed by hand. The train is played with everyday and it is the favorite for sure.
1464084
Yes. It moved smoothly on and off the track under its own power. It did not seem to be bothered by a child pushing it even when in the "on" mode over carpet.
1464085
Not really, the back wheels are what drives the train when it's on so they aren't free rolling when you push it...
1464086
The engine "whines" with some resistance when pushed, while the second car is smooth when pushed since it's not powered. Hope this helps.To clarify: pushing the engine still works fine, but just be aware of the slight resistance and "engine whine".
1481407
You can push them around manually. This track kit is convenient just in case you want to upgrade to a motorized Thomas the Train
1333492
Yes it is an issue if you pull the cart behind you. The cart appears to be designed to push. Using this way it functions extremely well. Very easy to push around
348197
The train moves fine; however, it was making a clicking sound when it went in reverse, and jerking. Took it to a Lionel Dealer and they lubricated it for us and working fine now.
1615616
Yes, the train can go both forward and backward without the track. The kids say it goes just a bit slower than when on the track, but still moves along pretty fast, even on carpet! Keeping good batteries in it helps too. They have enjoyed this train set a lot.
1759662
Yes, the motorized train can be pushed. My 3 year old grandson does that most of the time, as it can be difficult to turn off the engine with toggle switch. It goes forward and backwards, and "off" is in the middle. This is my grandson's FAVORITE toy. Hours and hours of fun.
1862708
I would say no, because the wheel base in the wooden trains is closer together than the motorized trains.
27429
You have to move it yourself. My grandson loves these, each one make different sounds and they all work on the different track sets..
1224360
It says it has sound effects and I can see the button on top of the first train so I think this is a battery powered train option also. Any thoughts on this??? We have another one I am trying to replace.
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The amount of power to get train to move depends on the length of track you have, how far from the power connection to the track the train is located, the type of motor in the train and how clean your track is. On a long track or about every 8 foot you need a power connection to the track for dependable operation. Clean even new track with a damp cotton ball or cloth with alcohole on it and wipe locomotive wheels also to assure good electrical pickup. Also if you are running more than locomotive it will take more power to get things going. If you have done all these things listed above it will take 30 to 35% on most low to mid priced trains to move at study slow pace.
1319343
Not really. When the brush is engaged, it kind of moves it along, but it's wheels are not propelled. I do find it quite easy to move around on tile and wood floors, and forward on carpet. It's a little handful when drawing it back...
1390694
You have to push the train. You also have to swivel the bridge back and forth. My 3 year old grandson loved playing with it.
791626
It is made to pull by hand, not by any type of vehicle. If you load it carefully to balance the weight between the front & back of the cart, it pulls very easily. The only problem (if you carry a lot of weight in the cart) is loading/unloading the cart from the back of a truck.
793743
Even though this little engine is rather slow, it has been geared to pull a large load (for it's size). It has not problem pulling up to 10 train cars on a flat track, or even up and over an overpass (using the assending / descending track). My grandkids and I actually connected four assending tracks is series to go from the floor up and onto a couch. The train (by itself) had no problems.
790598
I think they are all made to go on wooden track. The battery operated ones need a track. You ruin the gears otherwise if you push them. Barnes and Nobles has them here. You can probably push the ones without a track that are not battery operated.
1481406
They can be pushed around without any trouble. Most of the trains use one "AA" battery or one "C" battery. The battery life holds up pretty good, unless the train gets left own or stuck somewhere for awhile. Our son is three and has other train sets, the Trackmaster is his favorite!
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No, it doesn't. But I don't seem to have much trouble with it moving around.