Does it need batteries?

No. The whistle is powered by pressing the steam dome, and the train moves only when a child pushes it.

Will it fit on Thomas track?

It is a large-scale engine, so it is meant for floor play and does not fit standard wooden or plastic track sets.

What can go in the storage compartment?

Small toys or cargo fit under the body. It is not meant for anything bulky.

It suits toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages 2 to 5, who can push a chunky train.

It is a real whistle sound, so it carries. Some parents find it loud in a small room.

Does it come in other colors?

Colors and decorations may vary, so the engine you receive can differ slightly from the pictures.

What do buyers say about the Thomas & Friends Giant Whistling Thomas Vehicle?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings.

Where can I buy the Thomas & Friends Giant Whistling Thomas Vehicle?

7 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Blain's Farm & Fleet, ToyWiz.com, Macy's, Big Top of Scarsdale.

Thomas & Friends Giant Whistling Thomas Vehicle Price History: $24.97

Q: Where is the Thomas & Friends Giant Whistling Thomas Vehicle cheapest?

At Walmart, for $24.97, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

4.8 / 529 ratings

Owners rate it highly and mostly praise its size, sturdiness and the whistle. Parents say it holds up to rough play and that toddlers can push it easily.

What people mention

SizePraisedOwners say the large body is easy for toddlers to grip and push.
WhistleMixedKids love the toot, but some parents find it loud indoors.
BuildPraisedReviewers describe it as solid and able to take rough play.
BatteriesPraisedParents like that it runs on kid power with nothing to replace.
Track fitCriticisedSome buyers note it is too big for standard Thomas track.

From ToyWiz.com

Press down on the steam dome and Thomas whistles just like he does when greeting his friends on the series
Storage compartment for important cargo or small toys
Push rods on the wheels emulate real-life trains
Friendly Thomas face kids recognize from the show
Large-scale train easy for small hands to push along
100% kid-operated, no batteries required

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About the Thomas & Friends Giant Whistling Thomas Vehicle

The Thomas & Friends Giant Whistling Thomas Vehicle is a large-scale toy train from Fisher-Price. It is easy for small hands to push along. It has the friendly Thomas face kids know from the show, and its details are inspired by real-life locomotives, including push rods on the wheels.

Press down on the steam dome and Thomas whistles "Toot! Toot!" like he does on the original series and the YouTube Kids series. A storage compartment holds cargo or small toys. The train is 100% kid-operated and needs no batteries.

Colors and decorations may vary.