• Sat. Dec 21st, 2024

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Mighty Mining

Hape’s Railway range aim’s to grow children’s imagination and storytelling skills, to explore the hustle and  bustle, and to reveal the inner dynamics of a working mine. So here are to name just a few of Hape’s firm favourites.

Enjoy realistic, charming and characterful train play at its very best with the Hape Mining Loader Set which provides children with the tools and accessories to enjoy a truly immersive wooden railway experience. Complete with magnetic hoist from the crane to transfer coal from the mining truck to the loader. Press the red button to release the coal and remember to change the train signal to green in order to put those wheels in motion, capture the energy and life behind a real life working mine. Featuring a sturdy wooden design including a whopping 64 pieces the Mining Loader Set is available to buy online for £60.89 from Amazon.

As the safety gate comes down look out for the train to pass with the Hape Crane and Cargo Set. Including magnetic crane, a train, a level crossing, a tipper truck and adjustable safety signals. Drive on up to the loading area where a massive Boom crane is waiting on the tracks, rotate the button on the crane to release its magnetic hoist line, and swing the crane head to the direction where the cargo is waiting to be loaded or unloaded of your precious cargo. It couldn’t be easier to piece the train tracks together, you’ll soon be on your way, the Crane and Cargo Set is available to buy online for £49.99 from Amazon.

Push this Diesel Freight Train along the track to transport your precious cargo to market! Each of the train’s two freight wagons are jam packed with blocks of coal ready to be picked up. Combine with other accessories in the Hape preschool railway range to really expand upon your mining railway adventures! The Diesel Freight Train is available to buy online for £9.99 fromAmazon.

Is it a plane or a train? This fun Propeller Engine combines elements of both types of transportation for a truly novelty play experience from Hape. Select forward or reverse gear using the switches located on the engine. Moving forwards watch as the propeller spins and a roaring noise sounds. In reverse, a warning sound will project. The Propeller Train is available to buy online for £18.99 from Amazon.

As the clock strikes 8AM and the hustle and bustle of rush hour gets underway, push your little Steam-Era Passenger Train with its classically painted exterior, over the bridge and through the busy city centre guiding your little train around and about to ensure all your passengers get to the office on time. The Steam-Era Passenger Train is available to buy online for £9.99 fromAmazon.