Thomas Wooden Railway Battery Operated Engines Mega Review | Thomas Wooden Railway Discussion #66

[@eugenemelideo753]

The middle wheel on all of the wooden railway motorised engines is to allow them to get around bends

[@Jake_Josh]

They still get stuck though.

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

They probably did it so they wouldn't have to make a different version of the motor for four wheeled characters like Percy, Lady, Bertie, Toby, and Victor.

[@Maidbit69]

@@Jake_Josh rude

[@beardeddude9168]

We had all trackmaster but recently added some of the wooden stuff. 4 year old loves it and it's very unique stuff. Thanks for the in depth video!

[@thecpmr6276]

I have a 2002 battery powered Thomas, and that thing is tough as NAILS! For one, it survived my childhood, but that son of a gun could drive straight up a wall, I swear!

[@tre-engines]

“Both Trackmaster and Take N Play have undergone major changes in the past few years, surprisingly Wooden Railway has stuck through it all.” - 1:14:05 That aged well

[@akirathegamerdude6768]

They're so shiny! It's so pretty!

[@kylew.8835]

I think instead of the booster steam car, he should've unboxed the Thomas and The Jet Engine pack, which I have and think is really cool

[@hitachifansandmore]

He already has that he is not going to unbox it again.

[@Maidbit69]

@@hitachifansandmore he said that 4 years ago.

[@beastlydragoon]

@@Maidbit69 and they said that 5 months ago

[@cjperkinsboy1293]

That is battery powered this video is based on battery operated

[@marketgardennn]

@@cjperkinsboy1293 no difference

[@RicketyRails]

27:35 *Laughs in 2016 CGI era* Donald and Douglas were literally only just reintroduced in 2015 lol. Hiro has proven to be an oddly popular character. Nobody really knows why tho. I know that like in Japan, for TTTE, the mascots aren’t: “Thomas, Percy, James” it’s “Thomas, Percy, James, and Hiro” so ye he and Spencer have proven to be oddly popular

[@Antluvstrains]

19:31 “Who are the most popular characters? Sorry, Toby,”. He knew Toby was not popular

[@WatchVidsMakeLists]

I'm honestly quite surprised that the battery-operated models have continued to sell well enough to be worth continued production. As a kid, the only battery powered engine I had was Lady, but I almost always used my regular model. The only time I really used my battery powered Lady was to reenact the climatic chase scene from TATMR, as I didn't have three hands. XD Anyway, I do like the video, what with all the cool backdrops and such. It's nice to get professional, honest, and insightful reviews about the modern TWR line, which I still have mixed feelings about.

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@SodorOrBust]

Great discussion! I agree, we don't really need TRW battery operated engines, as we already have whole other lines devoted to battery T&F related items! I used to have the second battery Thomas you showed, but the wire snapped that made it go so it only worked sometimes, but me and my dad sure had fun taking it apart to see why it wouldn't work! Also, it's great to see so many videos from you recently!

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thanks for your comments! :)

[@guyandrotor8025]

Awesome review. When it comes to Motorized trains I prefer the Trackmaster or Plarail system. I feel that Moterized trains don't really do it for me in Wooden Railway. I have the Old versions of Thomas, James and Percy from the Thomas Express and they do still work. (Mabey not Thomas). But those Engines go to slow that get stuck on the tracks at times and they can bearly pull wagons. I like to think that the Wooden railway brand is better when the engines are manually pushed around and have the Motorized engines for the Trackmaster or Plarail toys.

[@Jake-fy3ln]

You know, there's also a Battery Operated Victor, Charlie, Rosie ,Lady and even Bertie!

[@redferroequus]

I just wanna comment on that booster steam car. If you look at it hard, with a vague knowledge of American steam engine specifics, it looks like a backwards version of an American Vanderbilt Tender. Vanderbilt Tenders had big cylindrical tanks for the water instead of square ones, with a coal bunker cut and inserted to the end closest to the cab. Heck it's even got a platform on the top of the tank. Yet, this one looks like they tried to convert it into a helper (or banker) engine. It's intriguing to me, and surprising that they used this as an inspiration, heck, long before Vinnie was even considered.

[@zacharyspinks6207]

Way back in my time, when i used to play the Battery powered trains (Thomas Express) is so much fun, but those New current ones are so Different.😃 Nice track layout by the Way.

[@ylwpyro9549]

I like long videos like this one. I have the first battery-powered Thomas, two of them actually. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@sodorlightproductions]

I have a great idea in the background you should have a battery powered pulling some fraught cars

[@twrfan1282]

Wonderful review! you have inspired me to start making video of my own!

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@stevennorthrup5790]

There was going to be a battery operated version of Frieda, but the item was never actually planned and was cancelled.

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

Yeah that was just an error on Amazon.

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

I have been waiting for ages for this video to come out good job on it by the way

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thanks!

[@thomaseadbhardmcqueen7511]

I really like the new battery powered stuff, and if I had to make a series using battery powered trains, I might consider it. Something I found interesting was how instead of flying down the hill, the train just kind of climbed down. I know the Trackmaster zooms down a slope.

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

The reason the trains don't "zoom" down the hills is because their gears and axles are locked up. The Trackmaster toys have really loose ones so you can push them along with your hand; these battery operated trains, on the other hand, can't freewheel at all, which is a shame.

[@thomaseadbhardmcqueen7511]

It really is. I think these would sell better if they could not only freehand, but also go backwards. I really like that the older models do that, and it seems not very many better powered trains go backwards.

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

I’ve been watching your vids lately and have found myself back at this video I remember watching years ago. I’ve always liked the battery operated Thomas models I only have a shell of one and a battery operated Percy. Only problem I have with the newer ones is some seem Unneeded or over exaggerated. Love the video one of my favorite reviews.

[@Thomasfan102]

I remember having James and Lady back in the day...

[@knapfordpublishers8145]

I have thomas

[@rooneyrocket22]

Good times, Aye?

[@Thomasfan102]

True Scot 9&10 Productions Yeaahhh.

[@knapfordpublishers8145]

Thomasfan102 grand times

[@joannmarino4497]

I have Thomas, Percy, James and Salty; right now their in a box somewhere! "sigh" Good times

[@youcuber6326]

I think the booster steam car is just a creative idea Mattel came up with just for fun.

[@Semrail152]

“They have definitely gotten quieter over the years.” Yeah tell Mattel to stop making their toys so quiet! (I’m looking at you,Trackmaster two!)

[@ArmandoTheCatholic]

modern trackmaster is actually going back to a more proper railway feeling, just look at the more recent items! We have knapford station, a windmill, troublesome trucks, draw bridges, the docks, and so much more!

[@kcorcoran1997]

in response to the tender: I feel like a die cast tender would be to heavy for the battery powered on to pull. I feel like a nice tender would be an improvement

[@migziah]

Haha, Mother James and Child James. XD Sorta hilarious seeing engines with HUGE faces. Great video as always! :D

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thank you very much!

[@thomashardin14573]

If there was a battery operated one of Ryan I would like that

[@melmen2379]

I had a learning curve thomas and it was a VERY TOUGH well made toy. Had a diecast metal body and was all wheel drive. Put it through alot and he was still running last i saw. I do still have it somewhere. I kept all my wooden railway trains

[@culdee4525]

Congrats on 57,000 subscribers! (57,003 at time of writing)

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thank you! :)

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

My favorite out of all of them has to be the Booster Steam Car with Thomas.

[@asafjuarez1]

True fact

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@Elijah Apollon And I respect your opinion too. ;)

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

Another factor that probably dictated who got a BO/BP model was a character's body shape or wheel arrangement. Characters like Emily (one big drive wheel on each side), Edward (a 4-4-0), or Diesel 10 (two 4w bogies) for example, would probably be impossible.

[@JonLukevilleTV]

There's also a Battery Operated Victor.

[@sparkipliervlogs1406]

JonlukevilleTV He was released in early 2016

[@JonLukevilleTV]

exactly.

[@disneythomas2018]

3 classic Keekre catchphases “I’m not gonna lie” “Oh, Wow” “To be honest” Keekre, did you ever realize how many times you use the same phrases, especially “I’m not gonna lie”, when your reviewing or doing unusual videos. It’s a little weird but I can relate because I just seem to have phrases or expressions I use repeatedly! that last one is also one of my seeming favorite and frequent phrases I use!

[@pizzaplanettruck9761]

The Booster Steam Car sounds like a steam version of a diesel B-unit on an American railroad. If you don't know, a B-unit is basically a diesel locomotive with no cab that's controlled from the cab of a normal diesel, or A-unit. They're boosters in that each unit provides another engine and traction motors, and thus more power.

[@scout_troop3r]

i remember salty saying something to thomas about gordon being to big for his buffers waay back in 2007 or something, but THIS salty is to SMALL for his buffers!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheSightedLemon]

The TrainBrain Toby doesn’t even have any buffers😂😂

[@Realfadedvertex]

The TrainBrain from Gordon takes a tumble (2002)

[@Maidbit69]

Gordon’s new wooden model is to small for his dome. 😂 that probably wasn’t even funny. Alright I’m out of the show.

[@Maidbit69]

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[@Maidbit69]

Back in I Thiiiiiiiiiiink season 16 17 or 18 or 19 or 20 Gordon busted his buffers. And it seems he’s to small to have Diesel buffers 😂😂😂. Im really probably not being funny. Ok I will stop. Just ask me to

[@thecaledonianengines8909]

Thomas Metal Railway. Real metal for throwing at the TV.

[@thenorgalofthehills5688]

The Booster Steam car kinda makes sense. I think it's supposed to be a steam powered machine to help engines with hauling heavy trains. It's still very random though.

[@brandonplays5423]

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[@julzcrafter8383]

I got the Percy Express, the one with the fuel tanker. I was so hyped at the time. I guess I got really excited at 2 years old.

[@mrnoob8436]

This was 4 years ago I actually have a james without it's tender like the one where it goes back and forward

[@stephanieanderson4757]

Cool video, its Tanner, how many train sets will you be reviewing, the sets will engines track and destinations? And also what about the rumble and race mountain set, maybe its at toys rus or eBay, I'm not sure, can't wait even for the collection video and layout for season 13

[@samsonw3434]

Great Video Keekre! Will you be doing season 13 on that little table or the ground?

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thank you! I'm just using this set for the reviews that I'm doing right now but I'll be going back to the big layout for Season 13. :)

[@asafjuarez1]

I wish there was Battery operated Connor, Caitlin, Bash, Dash Ferdinand, Ashima, Stephen, Dart, Belle, Flynn, Stanley, Merlin, Hugo, and Yong Bao

[@PinkAngel1174]

What about Edward and Henry and Emily?

[@asafjuarez1]

⁠@@PinkAngel1174 Oh yeah I almost forgot about them

[@cementmixer14]

Trackmaster​ was the best I have a whole railway set it's awesome plus Trackmaster is more accurate

[@ryanrockets1583]

I only have Battery powered Thomas and James. I used to love them more than Trackmaster because I have more Tunnels and Bridges and Track then Trackmaster

[@thegreencaterpillar]

Ryan Rockets the express ones, learning curve or the ones now?

[@05Michela]

I still have Battery Powered Thomas, Percy, and James!

[@TobyandMavisforever]

I think it's because Spencer was pulling his tender that he was able to 'figure out' how to get unstuck, while Toby was not pulling anything

[@briandesens144]

Awesome video

[@neilbryanhipolito5176]

May I know some links where to buy these wooden battery operated ones please?

[@paulam6179]

I'm going to use the Battery Operated Thomas in my Day out with Thomas event as well as the 2016 Day out with Thomas Coach that I saw at my Day out with Thomas at St. Thomas Ontario. Get It? Day out with Thomas in St. Thomas Ontario LOL!😅

[@CJcrazyTrain]

Which do you prefer trackmaster or battery powered

[@VentanitaDeAdonai]

That "hump" on Hiro is called a dome

[@twistedwhiskers8776]

What is the longest straight track piece

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

The old Thomas is the fastest because it was made by Learning Curve. My battery powered daylight always catches up to my battery powered Percy although they both have new batteries.

[@ninjaclarkson3723]

That percy is a factory error. If the eyes are wonky,and the face is crooked, then its a factory error. (I had some factory errors from Take-n-play,trackmaster,trackmaster 2,bath squirters,take along,etc.)

[@Lemmy-prod]

I have the snowy Thomas made during the model Siries

[@warhero487]

That question is also for the Massive Unboxing Video

[@tlels_]

On the back of the box maybe that is the Thomas that you said you didn't have but it was basically the same engine with a different face?

[@MrDankEngine1999]

I have battery operated Thomas and James from 2002

[@disneythomas2018]

How about you do a video now, comparing Trackmaster engines to their Wooden Railway and Wooden Railway battery-operated counterparts?

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

That would be an interesting video!

[@disneythomas2018]

ThomasWoodenRailway Yeah, since now you have SO many TrackMaster engines used for railway show exhibitions, etc. I think it would make an interesting comparison. You don't seem to have Henry in either battery operated form? come to think of it, Henry is oddly enough pretty rare and higher priced in both lines, I want to purchase TrackMaster Henry but i think it may have to be a gift due to the price. I just recently bought TrackMaster Phillip (which is one i didn't see) and he is on his way to me now. I have run my TackMaster trains sooooo much innthe past few weeks that 3 of them (James, Gordon, and Edward) and completely dead and my 2 Thomases and Learning Curve Ben are on their way out, the rest go decent speeds still (Percy, Toby, and Learning Curve Lady) but Emily is still my fastest (and newest engine) and all of them started with fresh batteries around March 1st! I have pretty much run everyone for about an hours worth every weekday since then with a couple days off when my schedule got busy!

[@paulam6179]

Do you think there should have been a Battery Operated Edward and Henry?

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

I would love to see a battery operated Edward and Henry for sure!

[@Amopower]

Have you found a source for the rubber wheel bands? Mine get so much use that they are down to the plastic rim, so they are really losing traction on hills.

[@Lt_Meow]

This is a certified video 🪑

[@clickatyclackadventures4244]

This is a GREAT video

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thank you very much!

[@carrollbren]

The old Thomas can go backwards . That is cool.

[@thehaloscrolls391]

Even Spencer got one, EVEN DIESEL, SALTY, AND HIRO GOT ONE, yet Edward and Henry? NOOO, they get shafted as usual! EVEN CHARLIE GOT ONE

[@MultiGreenThunder]

Execute order 66....sorry Keekre, I had to make the joke.

[@reinolran5759]

ck

[@cameronb9137]

Yes my lord. :-)

[@reinolran5759]

+Cameron Bolen good

[@cameronb9137]

+sonic99cinema 57 BLAST HIM!

[@dmancluster2631]

(Disclaimer: I don't buy Wooden Railway items anymore and I only had a couple battery operated engines back in the day) My opinion: If you want a Battery operated engine or two, just buy a couple at most, like Thomas, Gordon and Toby. If you wanna buy Battery engines but still save some cash, just do that.

[@tankenginefan1189]

Maybe you should make a video where the battery powered engines race each other.

[@tm7studios]

Are you gonna use these in your series?

[@BiscuitCatProductions]

Most likely not. The models aren't really as accurate to his current models, so he will probably keep pushing his models, as he's done it that way from the start.

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

No, I'm not going to. I prefer pushing the trains along myself. ;)

[@loganduckthomas1best697]

The reason why we don't get the detail on the normal wooden railway engines is because the metal is more easier to paint.

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

Logan Best and easier to mold

[@loganduckthomas1best697]

yea that to

[@SprattyHeath]

But the paint is much easier to scratch off than wood or plastic

[@Kasey1776]

I saw these in ToysRus. The only ones they had were: Thomas, Percy, and Hiro

[@bostonelevatorsaviation]

how it works is that when you push the button the gears start turning and moves thomas

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

Here's an idea you can have the battery operated Gordon speeding along the line in the background of your serious

[@dukethenarrowgaugeengine1685]

They look a little bit like the Thomas & Friends wood engines

[@YimYum911]

My 2nd gen battery twr thomas free wheels when its shut off why dosent yours?

[@andrueessor8455]

I really enjoyed your video😃

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@kevingibbons1163]

to get

[@jamesvanderlin7525]

Did you know that they also made a battery operated Bertie as well?

[@jamesvanderlin7525]

They are now working on a battery operated Victor to release this year as well.

[@andydoms2001]

I would say wooden railway is the better deal because they do a much better job (along with Take n Play) representing the characters we see on TV

[@mattsmocs3281]

You mentioned tugs. They should put one of the tugs characters to have a Cameo since the one dock crane and the cruise ship from tugs are still in Thomas today they were brought to cgi and a tugs cgi can work if done right.

[@micheledusi4637]

I agree on the fact that the trackmaster and the wooden railway toys try to copy each other

[@micheledusi4637]

For an example,why making a push along metallic Thomas for trackmaster if there is a wooden railway version that works perfectly fine on the trackmaster tracks?

[@ToastTheThe]

@@micheledusi4637 because the wooden railway metallic thomas hasn't been sold for over 13 years??

[@Angrybird5429.]

Why does Bertie have a motorized version???

[@stonetnt3379]

Wow You Got Them ALL!! cool

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thanks!

[@stonetnt3379]

+ThomasWoodenRailway no problem you are at least MY favorite utuber wlive you are very blessed have fun with your videos!!

[@jusepdominguez296]

Hey! Its ok you can make a costum timothy the ghost train out of thomas

[@246810mat]

Awesome Video👌🏻

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thank you very much!

[@maureenmccabe]

Lady? Rosie? Victor? Try it!

[@MFastnaught0947]

Gordon is my favorite battery operated engine

[@BlockedUser420]

your percy has a factory error on his face lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@asafjuarez1]

True fact😂

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

I really like the booster steam car because it looks like an American 2-6-0.

[@BiscuitCatProductions]

Great review... Reviews..? I don't know how to say that to be honest... But anyways, the battery powered models were never the best selling, as the models were a bit chunky, so to speak, which may explain why the models aren't liked too much. Sure, they may have more detail, but the reason of this is due to them being metal, so wooden items would be a bit more difficult to colour, but when you have diecast items, they can be molded with much more detail. Once again, great video!

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thank you very much!

[@RandomCatOnYoutubee]

I used to play this when i was a kid

[@angry-white-men]

do they work on the regular, non traction wooden track? I have a 15-20 year old Thomas wooden railway so I'm just wondering if it'll work on that.

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Yes, they should work on old Thomas Wooden Railway track. They might have some problems going up hills due to the lack of grip but they should run smoothly on the flat parts.

[@user-yo2lt8ch7v]

I think the button on Toby is his 'dome' so to speak, or atleast what he has for a dome

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

And do you know were I can find a battery operated spencer

[@thethomasandfriendsfan9368]

The only one i everrr had that i got from thomas land in boston is battery operated spencer

[@StroudleyStudios]

I am getting the backward ones instead. the only one i got is the jet engine. but im getting battery powered gordon :)

[@tjmagix7281]

+Percyfan06 Saw your comment on ML Studios.

[@rosachamba3931]

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[@ThatGuyTh3re]

ThomasTankEngine76 Was was the way

[@neencarey2836]

It kind of looks like from the big live tour I think 🤔

[@littlewesternbranchline852]

Awesome video:-D

[@ThomasWoodenRailway]

Thank you very much!

[@probablydonnell]

Can you try to run these trains on some of the big tracks that you build

[@robbycastelli6486]

Thomas express reminds me of the one from day out with Thomas