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Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway - Cargo Transfer | 
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| Brand: Learning Curve
Category: Toy
Buy New: $78.99
New (1) Used (1) from $78.94
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 50436
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Age: 3 - 5 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.4 x 7.1
MPN: LC99351
Model: LC99351
UPC: 796714993515
EAN: 0796714993515
ASIN: B000062SPY
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Vehicles trigger 3 roadway sounds | | • | Trains trigger 3 railway sounds | | • | Turn the chunky red knob to turn the crank from side to side | | • | Realistic details | | • | Recommended Age Range 3 to 5 Years |
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Product Description
At the Cargo Trasfer, little engineers transfer cargo from road to rail while their vehicles activate both road and rail sounds when passing through! Also features transfer crane which makes mechanical crane sounds as it turns. Includes two pieces of magnetic cargo, flatbed and cargo car. Measures 6" long. Includes two AA batteries.
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| Customer Reviews:
a great addition to your Thomas collection January 20, 2008
This is one of my little boys favorite new pieces for their thomas collection. they love loading and unloading "cargo" into their trains and this toy has already offered HOURS of creative play. Some of our thomas pieces end up sitting ont he train shelf, but this one is played with daily. A great investment into your train collection
Cargo Transfer January 16, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son loves Thomas the Tank Engine, so this was a wonderful addition to his collection. He sits for hours playing with his set and uses his imagination to pretend he's really at the Island of Sodor.
 Transfer Freight, and Make a Bit of Noise Too! December 18, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
My son is a Thomas the Tank Engine fanatic. Encouraging pretend playtime is easy especially when adding destinations to the existing train set. The Cargo Transfer Station was one of the items William received for his 3rd birthday, and as it turns out, it's the most beloved destination yet.
The Cargo Transfer Station is one of the NEW Wooden Railway Sights & Sounds Destinations. I didn't understand what that meant when I ordered the item, as I wasn't an authority on Thomas & Friends. Almost a year later, I can safely say that I have a working knowledge of the current railway system, and the beloved character engines. The NEW Wooden Railway Sights & Sounds Destinations have multi-sensory capabilities. They make sounds.
One of the reasons the Thomas & Friends wooden railway was so appealing to me was because it didn't require batteries. I like the idea of child-powered toys, because I think it induces more creativity than a bunch of flashing lights, and noise. Personally, I was a bit disappointed when I discovered this toy was battery-operated. That said, my attitude on the noise issue doesn't matter to my son, as he adores this toy. Often times the switch is turned off, and I've noticed the lack of sounds doesn't take away from the fun factor.
Fortunately, the Cargo Transfer Station fit in my son's existing setup, so we didn't have to disassemble the Mountain Tunnel Set to make room for the new destination. Other destinations require a new setup, so I see this as a bonus. In addition, some of the Thomas & Friends bridges, or destinations are best placed in the center of a layout. This plaything can be placed anywhere within a layout, as it replaces a 6" straight track.
I wonder if Learning Curve made the right choice by introducing the NEW Wooden Railway Sights & Sounds Destinations to the line. A good part of this piece is made out of plastic whereas most of the other items in the line are wood. I realize the reason for using plastic is probably to reduce the price, but I also think it reduces the quality, and weakens the line. William's been playing with his train set for 10-months now, and we've had no issues. Then, he received the Cargo Transfer Station, and 5-months later it breaks. In my opinion, these plastic pieces lower the standard, although they may entertain your child.
My son LOVES this! November 2, 2003
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Of all the Thomas pieces we hae, this is one of the few that my son always insisits on including in whatever the latest configuration is. It is costly (as are all Thomas things), but comes with cargo and two cargo cars. It makes cool noises and has a great working crane that swivels. Not a bad deal.
Great product! January 17, 2003
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this for my son for Christmas and it is great! The train engine, truck and crane noises make it really fun and interesting. Must warn you though, you will be buying more road track and a few characters for the road experience but well worth it and the imagination just flows! The race with Berty and Thomas, loading of the trains and the trucks - it's great for educational and dexerity purposes.
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