Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Avalanche Escape Set

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My child found this toy engaging to use and it was helpful for their development.

I purchased the FP Thomas Train Master Avalanche Escape Set along with 3 other expansion kits, hopper , drawbridge etc for my grandchildren for Christmas. They were very excited so we kept them distracted with other things while my son constructed it for them. When we tried to get them started with it, the train derailed often but worse than that the Avalanche arm mechanism would not run smoothly. When the train goes under the tunnel although it triggers the arm it will not move to where it should. Then when you move it manually and the train goes on the track it hits the end but does not cause the track to descend. It is like the mechanism inside is rubbing on the part that came already constructed. Thinking that maybe it simply needed the tracks adjusted or it was off level, two other adults made an attempt to get it working with no success. Needless to say we had three children very frustrated along with parents and grandparents. This has not been my experience with Fisher Price products which I have bought faithfully for the past 30 years. This also was close to $150. Which was not an inexpensive gift which was very disappointing as well.

Great toy had a great time assembling it the three of us. Mom dad and child.

I purchased this Thomas Avalanche for my Grandson's 4th birthday, since it was the only thing he wanted. Since his birthday on May 27, we have constructed and re-constructed the set endlessly. It is on a large set of cardboard, and still comes apart almost every time Thomas runs on the track. It is an endless source of frustration, and we are ready to throw it away.

we just purchased this 2 days ago and part of the track is missing. she loves the train but we can't run it right now because of parts missing. contacted FP just now and trying to get the 2 tracks that are missing.