Wooden Thomas & Friends: Battery Powered James |
 enlarge | Brand: Learning Curve
Category: Toy
Buy New: £22.90
New (12) from £18.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 7994
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.9 x 2.3
MPN: LC99474
Model: 99474
UPC: 796714994741
EAN: 0796714994741
ASIN: B00009YOPR
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Product Description
A medium-sized engine. He likes to think of himself as a really splendid engine. This can occasionally lead to grandiose ideas about the sort of work suitable for such a noble creature, which invariably lands James in trouble. New, improved start button. Special magnet helps keep train on the track. Free-wheeling feature for added playability. Chunky rubber-lined tyres grip track to prevent derailing. Diecast metal chassis and body. Powerful 4 wheel drive.
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Customer Reviews:
 How to fix the problems mentioned in other reviews October 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Please be aware that a couple years ago, Learning Curve changed the design of their battery trains. The new trains had the ability to free-wheel when turned off (previously this was not the case so if the engines were off they could not be used like normal wooden trains).
This change in design improved the useability of trains allowing normal push play as well as unassisted battery powered operation. It did however mean that the cogs (instead of being engaged at all times which prevented moving when switched off with older trains) have to engage and disengage when the train is switched on and off. The cogs can occasionally engage incorrectly and stick in such a way as to prevent the train froom running.
How to fix the problem: If your battery train will not go when you switch it on, the problem could well be caused by the cogs engaging incorrectly (of course the battery could be flat and require changing). If this is the cause, the problem will be resolved by turning on the battery train and gently pushing it forwards. The engine should spring into life and normal play can be resumed.
 Only lasted 1 hour June 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This toy worked for only one hour. We returned it and and had a replacement sent immediately. The second one lasted for two hours before breaking. Amazon promptly gave us a refund.
DON'T BOTHER - DIDN'T LAST 5 MINUTES April 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Get the train put the battery in. Switch him on and hey presto. Two minutes later switch him off and when we try to switch him back on he doesn't work.
In the meantime my daughter doesn't understand that he has to go back as nothing we can do seems to make him work. Looks like the motor has gone - SERIOUSLY UNIMPRESSED. Avoid at all costs.
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