Kids can run it well beginning at 2 1/2. However they are usually more motivated by the wood trains they can push until 4-5, depending on the kid. As stated above, one thing I would LOVE TO HAVE IN THE CAB3, is the ability to set MAX SPEED per engine. My Granddaughter loves to crank it up to full throttle and run away giggling while daddy and grandpa run to catch the train. She no longer can run it without sitting in our laps.
Her sister at 5 years old learned to run the train. She went to her friends house where they had an electric train and was disappointed they couldn't make it smoke.
