THOMAS & FRIENDS HGX64 3-in-1 Package Pickup Train Set, Motorised, 34 Pieces

Some train sets focus on building a route, this one adds a cargo-pickup action to the journey. Thomas runs under the hopper, sending the loaded crate into the cargo car.

With three track layouts to choose from, children can change the route and create a different railway adventure around the same set of characters.

The motorised Thomas engine, Annie and Clarabel coaches and 34 pieces make this an engaging indoor play set for children aged 3 and up.

The essentials

The HGX64 brings together a battery-powered Thomas engine, Annie and Clarabel passenger coaches, a cargo car and a hopper with a working drop-down crate. As Thomas passes underneath, the crate falls into the cargo car, giving children a simple action to follow and repeat as the train travels around the track.

Three possible track layouts add variety without changing the central play idea: children can set a route, attach the coaches and send Thomas on a passenger or cargo journey. That mix of arranging the railway and watching the pickup sequence gives the set more to do than a train simply circling the track. It also leaves room for children to invent their own stories as they play.

Buyers often highlight the entertaining play and the choice of track arrangements. Feedback on assembly and operation is mixed: some find putting the set together easy, while others mention adult help, and reports on how the train functions vary.

Best use cases

This set is designed for indoor railway play, particularly for children who enjoy watching a train complete a route and trigger an action along the way. A child can choose one of the three layouts, place Thomas on the track and see the crate drop into the cargo car as the engine passes the hopper. Annie and Clarabel add a passenger-train element to the same play session, so the story can shift between carrying passengers and collecting cargo.

It makes sense if you want a Thomas & Friends set with a defined play feature as well as a changeable track plan. For a railway that can grow, it connects with other Thomas & Friends non-wood track sets, additional track sets are sold separately. It is intended for ages 3 and up and contains small parts, so adult supervision is a practical choice for younger children.

Practical tips

Choose a layout before setting Thomas in motion, then place the loaded crate in the hopper so it can drop into the cargo car when the engine passes underneath. Turn the switch on the engine to start the motorised run. The train is battery-powered and requires two batteries. Keeping the play on an indoor surface makes it easier to arrange the track and follow the train around its route.

Practical questions

What happens when Thomas passes the hopper? The loaded crate drops down into the cargo car, creating the set’s package-pickup action as the engine travels beneath it.

Can the track be arranged in different ways? Yes. The set offers three track layouts, so children can choose a route and change the arrangement for another railway story.

Can it connect to other Thomas & Friends track? It connects to other Thomas & Friends non-wood track sets. Additional track sets are sold separately.

When it makes sense

For young Thomas & Friends fans, the appeal is the combination of a motorised engine, three route choices and a working cargo pickup in one indoor set. It suits play that moves between setting out the railway, sending Thomas around the track and creating new passenger or delivery stories.