The talking only versions had fully painted buffers without the sensors (which were indicated by a small purple LED light).

Each of the set's four activation points will trigger unique sound phrases: one activation point for music, one for letters and numbers, one for directions (over and under) and one for Blue Mountain Quarry-themed content.When you roll James over the train track he will activate a point within the set that delivers songs, sounds and phrases. These activities aren't just engaging; they also promote motor skills, foster curiosity, inspire imagination, and introduce cause and effect. Plus, other Railway Pals™ vehicles – like Thomas, James, Harold and Rosie – interact with the activation points on this set to provide their own unique, educational content. Plus, other Railway Pals™ vehicles – like Percy, James, Harold and Rosie – interact with the activation points on this set to provide their own unique, educational content. Some of the models are portrayed in the book A Noisy Surprise making it the only book to have all the characters based after a toyline.

When toddlers roll Percy over the track activation points on this Destination Discovery™ train set, he'll deliver sounds, songs and phrases that teach letters, numbers, colors and directions.

The thing we love the most about the Railway Pals set is the clever activation points that are spread out across the tracks. He didn't include his favourite toys (emergency service vehicles, a police car, ambulance and fire engine) he just played with Percy.

Now we have grandchildren we are always looking for toys that are fun, that inspire their active imaginations and if they encourage learning then that is a bonus. Help Percy explore everything there is to find on the Island of Sodor with the Destination Discovery Interactive Train Set. Help James explore the Blue Mountain Quarry and say hello to his old friend Owen with the Mountain Adventure Interactive Train Set. An engaging and exciting toy, the Mountain Adventure Train Set can help your child with a whole host of skills while they enjoy hours of fun. By pressing the green button Thomas will chuff over to chat with Cranky the Crane at Brendam Docks, and manually load and unload the cargo.By p ressing the yellow button to head to Tidmouth Sheds Thomas can interact with Percy, James, Gordon, and Sir Topham Hatt. Included in this are various sounds that can help teach your toddler different directions, numbers and letters, building on their language and maths skills. Skills that can be developed through the Mountain Adventure Train Set include thinking skills, motor skills, imagination and academics. I am guessing that the batteries will last for ages and even if they run out the toy can still be played with. The set is great for little people the only fault I can think of is that I found that it sometimes derails when going round the shake shake bridge.