BRIO Mighty Red Action Locomotive

This is the second electric train I purchased. The first one was part of the harbor set. I must say, the electric trains have really changed the way my LO engages with the tracks. He is so much more interested in building tracks. So I would try a train even if you don't get this one. That aside, what about the train? It has a plastic body using 2 AAA batteries. It feels heavy and durable. Cool features: -It is much faster (almost 2x) as the train in the Harbor set. -Strong: It easily pulls 5+ trains along flats and 3 trains up an incline. -Has a switch that disengages motor apparatus so you can push it without resistance. Some times you want to just push it. -Biggest downside: you can stack engines because it does not have a magnet in the front. -Second biggest downside: It has some sounds when you start it off, but thankfully they die out quickly as it chugs along the track. So they aren't super annoying. Summary: If you want a train want a train that looks good and has some good power, this is the train for you.

Very cool little train. Can go forwards and backwards, LIGHTS AND SOUNDS and AUTO CUTS OFF.

First; it’s strong and can haul a lot over humps and turns with ease. Second, it has buttons to engage forward, reverse, and pause motion. Lastly, when it’s off, the drive axle disengages so a child can free play without damaging the motor or drive axle. If your child is playing with the engine and moves it against it’s desired direction, the wheels will click and drive axle is wearing. It can handle it, but over time, the drive axle will completely wear down and no longer engage when activated (engine will run, but wheels will not forcefully move). I know this because I’ve owned two of these engines (one used has this issue with the worn drive axle gear). Great Engine but can be broken; be careful buying used/pre-owned

Works well with Brio and similar wooden track train sets. Our Grandson was thrilled with it!!

Had I reviewed this train in the first 5-6 mos. of ownership I would have given it 5 stars. I bought it for my 3 and 6 year old for Christmas a couple years ago. It has two different modes, a freewheel mode and a driving mode. The driving mode was able to pull several brio train-cars on a full battery charge (3-6 cars worked fine, but going over the overpasses was a bit of a struggle and it certainly couldn't haul much more than that). Changing the batteries is not as easy as it could be, but an adult with a small screwdriver can get it done in about 2 minutes. It did go through batteries (2 AAAs) a little faster than I had hoped (I think after the first two weeks or so of steady use after last Christmas I had to replace the batteries). The motor just gave out sometime after 6 mos. of normal use by the kids; thankfully Brio customer service was solid and once I shared proof of purchase and described the issue they sent out a new train which, so far, has kept working as advertised. Moving this back to a 4 star for them actually honoring their warranty, and it’s a fun little train too.

I bought Brio trains and tracks for my son as a child that have now been passed on to his children. When I saw this battery operated engine, I bought it for them and they LOVE it. As toddlers, sometimes they trip over the tracks trying to pull the train and get frustrated after all the time they spent putting it together. With this engine pulling the little cars, they're just thrilled!!

La locomotora fue perfecta para completar mi tren navideño, el tiempo de entrega fue el adecuado y todo cumplió según la descripción

This item has not worked since we purchased it. The battery does not work (and yes new ones have been put in). Had this issue with another brio. Brio replaced.