Has anyone tried attaching 2 of these engines together and operating together with 1 remote? Does it make it easier to pull longer trains or faster?

I have not tried putting 2 together. In regards to the remote, had multiple issues with it. Broke day one, replaced it... Broke within a week again. Sent back. Quality is lacking with this but haven't found anything strong with a remote. Lionel makes a great G-Guage for kids. Little pricey ($120) but quality and strength are second to none.If you want to stick with the wooden track set, the battery powered (push button) Thomas locomotives are the strongest I've found, but always had issues with the button sticking/not working as well. Remember, you get what you pay for.

Does anyone know if this train compatible with Thomas or Melissa and Doug track?

Yes it does. We have Thomas and IKEA tracks and it works great on both. It also runs on the floor. It is an amazing train for kids and you don't need to buy new tracks! We haven't even needed to change the batteries yet. I bought it for my 5 year old son and now I 'm going to have to get one for my 2 year old daughter. It has become the most played with toy in my house. I highly recommend it.

Does the sound come out of the engine or the controller? Or both?

The sound comes from the engine.

whats the range on the controller? We have a large amount of wooden trains and wondering if this will reach the other end of the table (9'-10')

YES it will. But it uses an infra red signal so there must be an unobstructed "line of sight" from the controller to the locomotive. any obstruction... say a building, mountain, house will block the signal and temporarily lose control. The engine will not stop, for a time until it clears the obstruction. Very satisfactory for me! I cannot understand why Brio has not made other configurations such as old time logging locos etc. Range ( within reason ) is not the critical factor, obstruction is! Try bouncing the signal off a nearby wall or >> the ceiling! Ask more questions if you need to.

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🚂 Ignite imagination on every track with BRIO’s remote control engine!

SKILL BOOSTING PLAY - Enhances hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and role play.
DURABLE WOODEN BUILD - Crafted from premium wood for lasting, eco-friendly fun.
SEAMLESS COMPATIBILITY - Integrates flawlessly with all BRIO railway sets for endless expansion.
PERFECT GIFT FOR AGES 3 - Designed to inspire creativity from toddlerhood through early childhood.
PRECISION REMOTE CONTROL - Infrared remote with 2 channels offers intuitive, responsive play.

The BRIO Remote Control Engine (model 33213) is a compact, wooden train toy designed for children aged 3 to 10. Powered by 2 LR44 batteries (not included), it features a 2-channel infrared remote control for smooth operation. Compatible with all BRIO railway sets, it supports skill development through open-ended, role-playing fun and comes in a vibrant red finish.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	10 x 3 x 5 cm; 406 g
Batteries	2 LR44 batteries required.
Manufacturer recommended age	36 months - 10 years
Item model number	33213
Educational Objective(s)	Hand-Eye Coordination, Open Ended Play, Problem Solving, Task Completion, Role Play
Language:	Italian, Slovak, Polish, German, Japanese, Swedish, English, French, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Czech, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian
Number of Puzzle Pieces	2
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	Yes
Batteries Included?	No
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	Alkaline
Material Type(s)	Wood
Remote Control Included?	Yes
Remote Control Type	Infrared
number_of_channels	2
Color	Red
ASIN	B007IGRV74

Reviews

G**B

Super fun and great quality after we recieced a working replacement

Update: we recieved excellent customer service and we’re sent a replacement that worked perfectly! It works nicely with our brio, imaginarium and Thomas trains and my kids have had hours of fun with it.Original:When the package arrived the remote didn’t seem secure but the packaging was attached. After setting it up for my son the train works but the remote control does not. So disappointed to have received a faulty product.

31.12.2022

A**I

El control remoto falló al poco tiempo

La calidad de Brio en cuanto al material siempre es buena, pero en este articulo el control remoto a veces funcionaba y a veces no, hoy en día ya no funciona para nada. Aunque la locomotora sigue funcionando con sus botones, pero dejó de hacer sus sonidos.

14.01.2022

G**K

Prima

Super Zug. Enkel Spiel jeden Tag. Fernbedienung funktioniert.

3.03.2024

G**S

Nice remote controlled locomotive!

Bought the ICE that has the same remote control features some years ago for my son. After intense play, that doesn't always drive forward any longer. As my boy and his friend rediscovered Brio some weeks ago and are building really elaborate tracks now, I wanted to buy a second remote controlled loco. So this was it, and ut works well and the boys love it. My only criticism: I find it a bit ugly, and it looks plasticky in a way the ICE never did. So if you want to get one of the two, I'd recommend the ICE.

21.10.2023

S**E

Great little train

I bought this for my 3 year old. He loves it. It has a remote. However, it can be controller without it. The only issue is that the remote is infrared. So, if there is no line of sight, it won't work. I would definitely buy again though.

30.08.2022

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