Showing posts with label trains. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 2, 2018

36 Gift Ideas For Train Lovers

Trains are a popular interest in general, but especially among children and adults with autism. I have met tons of autistic people, especially little boys, who are train fanatics. The following article lists 36 gift ideas for people who love trains. There are games, puzzles, books, train sets, clothes, and more. There are gift ideas for adult train enthusiasts as well as for children. Let me know what you think!

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Friday, December 4, 2015

Train Poster

Many kids and adults like to memorize the names of, and information about, the things they are interested in. With an educational poster about trains, the train lover in your life can memorize to his heart's delight!



History Of Trains Poster
This one shows all of the different trains throughout history, as well of other information about trains.




Modorn Locomotives Poster
This one focuses on modern locomotives.


Both posters are 24x36, and would make a great addition to a bedroom or playroom for someone who is interested in trains!

Train Engineer Costume


Aeromax Jr. Train Engineer Costume
Sizes 4 to 10
For the train lover who dreams of being an engineer, it can be a lot of fun to dress like one! This costume, which comes in three different sizes, includes striped overalls and a matching hat, a red bandanna, and work gloves. It could also be used as a Halloween costume, but many kids might like to wear it all year round!


Train Crossing Sign


Train Crossing Sign
Who wouldn't want their very own train crossing sign? This sign also has flashing lights, just like a real one, and makes sounds like an oncoming train. (The sound can be turned off for those with sensitive ears.) Use it as a bedroom decoration, or add it to a train table!

Bubble Blowing Steam Locomotive


Steam Train Locomotive Bubble Blowing Bump And Go
Ages: 2 and up
This train is a lot of fun. Not only does it run by itself on a smooth surface, turn itself around when it bumps into something, and make music as it goes, but it also blows bubbles out of its smoke stack! It includes the bubble solution to get you started, although once you run out you can use any bubble solution you have on hand. It also includes a funnel to help fill the train with bubble solution without spilling any. I love watching this little train in action!

Train Set

Many children love trains! Train sets have been classic toys, probably since the time when trains were first invented! Chances are, you have a train lover in your life. Here are a few train sets that I think are pretty awesome!


Orbrium Toys Wooden Train Set
Ages: 3 and up
The cars on this train connect to each other with magnets. The train works well with most wooden tracks, including Thomas The Train, Chuggington, and Brio sets. You can add these cars to your existing train set to make a longer train, or just use them on their own! I like them because they are made of wood, brightly colored, and just look like fun.
 (If you don't already have a train track, here is a basic one that works with all of the above mentioned train sets, including this one.)



Want to get a little more serious with your gift giving? This is another Orbrium train set, but this one has 100 pieces, including the train tracks, train cars, vehicles, bridges, buildings, trees, and road signs!






Littler train lovers will enjoy My First Number Train. It includes a toy Duplo person and a toy dog to ride on the train! This is a good toy for children ages 1 through 5.





If you're looking for a more modern train set, try the WolVol Train. It does not need a track, and it runs on its own. It plays music, makes train sounds, and displays a colorful light show. When it bumps into something, it will turn and go the other way! This train does not require much imagination, which is why it is not one of my favorites... but I have to admit, it is cool to watch!


For the older and more serious train lover, the Bachmann Trains Thoroughbred Ready-to-Run HO Scale Train Set is a realistic model train set. It has a train track, plus a locomotive with a working headlight, two train cars, and a caboose. It also has controller switches where you can make the train go forward, reverse, pick up speed, or slow down. Of course the company sells additional items that can be added to the train, so this can be the beginning of a collection for a train lover!



Have fun with your trains!