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Does your child love trains? Are you surrounded by the world of Thomas and friends? Or are you a train lover who wants to share this interest with your kids? Are you looking for some train themed gifts and train gift ideas for children?
This post has loads of great train gifts and train toys for kids including Thomas train gifts, train sets for kids and many more train gifts for boys and girls. If you are looking for the perfect train gift ideas for younger kids you will also find train gifts for toddlers in this article.
As a mother and a teacher (of 25 years) I know just how important trains can be to children. Encouraging imaginative play and an early interest in engineering (my husband was a railway engineer) the love of trains can develop from a childhood enjoyment to a lifelong obsession (and even a career)
Bearing all this in mind I have selected my top 15 train gifts for your children. This includes the best train-themed toys and games plus train themed books that any train obsessed child will love.
Please do take a look at my post Top 20 train inspired gifts as it has additional suggestions including best train books for toddlers and more!
Best train gifts for kids
My Big Train Book is a colorful, fun and educational book for young children. This book includes photographs of all different kinds of trains from around the world. Children will love looking at the pictures and learning about trains as they read this book. This book can be enjoyed by kids ages 2-5 years old.
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Steam Train, Dream Train is an easy reader book for children. It tells the story of a train that takes animals to their dreams. The book features beautiful illustrations and teaches children about new animals and experiences. This book is great for bedtime stories or early reader books for kids beginning to read on their own.
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole. The Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. This is a story for all who believe in the spirit of Christmas and those who treasure the sound of a reindeer’s silver bell.
This is a great learning toy for young children. It features numbers and counting, as well as colors. The train can be used to transport the bricks around the track, which makes it fun for kids.
The Goodnight Train is a bedtime story for kids of all ages. This book will have your little ones dreaming of candy clouds, mermaids, and sheep jumping over the moon!
This is a wooden train set for toddlers. This train play set comes with everything you need to create your own track for hours of fun! You can build the tracks in any shape or size you want, and then race the trains around.
The set includes an engine, passenger car, hauler, bridge, road signs, trees and other accessories that let kids build their own unique track. It also comes with a storage box so you can keep all the pieces together when not in use.
Playtime just got more fun with this Thomas & Friends Tent. The colorful tent features the iconic face of Thomas, making it easy for your little one to imagine they are racing down the tracks or hanging out with their favorite friends. The large size is perfect for multiple children to play at once.
The tent has three entrances (two sides and one front) that can be rolled up for increased supervision or left open for easy access. It also includes two plastic stakes and a carry bag, making it easy to take on trips or store when not in use.
A colorful battery-powered steam engine with a travel wagon and a Mickey Mouse figurine. A must-have for any Disney fan and train lover. Batteries are not included.
Start your budding train engineer with the Disney Mickey Mouse Record & Play Station. It's perfect for play time and makes a great gift for Disney lovers ages 3 and up.
Little Tikes Wooden Train and Kids Table Set is the perfect addition to any playroom or bedroom. It features a train track, cars, figures, and more! Children will have hours of fun with this set.
Child-friendly design: The table and chairs are made of durable wood with rounded edges for safety and comfort. All pieces are easy to assemble and disassemble so you can store them away when not in use. They're also easy to clean. A storage drawer under the table keeps all of the pieces tucked away neatly when not in use.
Perfect for kids who love their trains - encourage them to get ready for bed in their train-themed PJ's
Your little engineer will love driving Thomas and Percy around the track or on-the-go with this remote control set. Press the easy, two-button controller to send them forward and in reverse. Kids can also J-turn their engines for a quick change of direction!
The steam cloud handle links the engines together and makes it easy to take the racing fun anywhere. Hear realistic train sounds and phrases from your favorite characters, including Percy’s whistle! Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Ages 3 years & up.
This book is a timeless tale of perseverance and working together as a team to overcome obstacles. With its rhyming text, memorable refrain, and stunning illustrations, this exciting train and zoo animal adventure is sure to resonate with children and adults alike!
The Train Rolls On tells the story of how an old locomotive named Oliver became the star attraction at Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. The book chronicles his journey from being abandoned on a siding in rural Utah to becoming one of the most popular locomotives at the zoo today.
The Polar Express Real Wood Toy Train Set comes with the Polar express engine, hopper car, and passenger car.
The train set is made of solid wood and includes magnets to connect the cars together.
More travel gift ideas for kids
I am sure you will have found some great train gifts for kids in this article. If you are looking for more gift ideas for children who love to travel take a look at these articles:
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