There hasn’t been a Thomas toy yet that my son hasn’t loved. When I learned that Learning Curve had released a new line of toys called Early Engineers I was curious to see what CJ thought of it.
About the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Early Engineers
Designed to captivate toddlers’ imaginations while bringing train play within their grasp, the Thomas Wooden Railway Early Engineers Line features larger engines that are perfect for small hands as well as track and destinations that fit into simple molded layouts so everything stays securely in place.
Made with the same quality wood craftsmanship and timeless signature look found in every Thomas Wooden Railway set, the Early Engineers Line is sure to be a hit with toddlers and parents alike. The Early Engineers Line is also compatible with the rest of the Thomas Wooden Railway, so as young engineers continue their journey with Thomas, they can easily expand and add to their Thomas Wooden Railway line.
We received a set called the Roundabout Station Set.

About the Thomas Wooden Railway Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set
Easy to set-up and easy to play, Thomas Wooden Railway Early Engineers Roundabout Station is a great starter set for eager engineers! With simple features and larger engines, the Roundabout Station Set lets little engineers pick up and deliver passengers in a fun-filled playset. The set includes a Thomas Engine, two destinations, track and molded track layout with wooden tracktiles and two accessories. Early Engineers Sets are 100 percent compatible with the rest of the Thomas Wooden Railway. Ages: 18M and up. SRP: $24.99

The Roundabout Station Set includes Tracktile, Maithwaite Station, Thomas, crossing gate, spinning cargo and two track connectors. The train is solid and chunky, a little bit chunkier than the regular wooden railway trains.The pieces are all very sturdy and solid and they’re easy for young hands to work with. My son’s had fine motor skill issues for years and he was able to work with these quite comfortably. We found that the tracktiles were easy to work with (for both child and adult hands) and stayed together better than we thought they would. What I like best about it, aside from watching my son play with it beaming from ear to ear, is that these pieces can also be used with the regular wooden track sets. I think it’s great that a quality, family friendly toy that children and parents love can be reused as a child ages as well as for other generations.

Here’s some video featuring the Early Engineers line.
The Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Early Engineers have received big thumbs up here at our house, from both Mom and Dad as well as CJ.
The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product testing and review. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.

Blommi
Sunday 3rd of October 2010
This is cool. It would probably work with the set my daughter has. I don't remember the brand, my parents bought it for her.
Ruth Hill
Thursday 23rd of September 2010
My daughter is beyond this now, but how cute! I have given your blog an award: http://mydevotionalthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/09/my-second-blog-award.html
pat.navymom
Sunday 19th of September 2010
They soound a lot like Brios only themed.
valmg
Monday 20th of September 2010
We've had Brios. We like these better. I think they're sturdier.