---
product_id: 398542127
title: "Motorized Toy Train James Battery-Powered Engine with Tender for Pretend Play Preschool Kids Ages 3+ Years, HDY70"
brand: "thomas & friends"
price: "R492"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Thomas & Friends"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/398542127-motorized-toy-train-james-battery-powered-engine-with-tender-pretend
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Battery-powered motorized engine Encourages imaginative storytelling & fine motor skills Connectable with other Thomas & Friends vehicles Motorized Toy Train James Battery-Powered Engine with Tender for Pretend Play Preschool Kids Ages 3+ Years, HDY70

**Brand:** thomas & friends
**Price:** R492
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Ignite playtime with James — where imagination meets motorized magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Motorized Toy Train James Battery-Powered Engine with Tender for Pretend Play Preschool Kids Ages 3+ Years, HDY70 by thomas & friends
- **How much does it cost?** R492 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/398542127-motorized-toy-train-james-battery-powered-engine-with-tender-pretend)

## Best For

- thomas & friends enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thomas & friends brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Design:** Built tough for preschool play—robust enough to survive the busiest imaginations
- • **Race-Ready Power:** Flip the switch and watch James zoom with battery-powered speed ⚡
- • **Family Fun Catalyst:** Perfect for social play, bringing kids and parents together in timeless Thomas & Friends magic
- • **Imagination Igniter:** Boost creativity and fine motor skills with every adventure 🎨
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Connect James effortlessly to other engines and cargo for endless play 🔗

## Overview

The Thomas & Friends Motorized Toy Train James is a battery-powered engine designed for preschoolers aged 3 and up. Compatible with most Thomas & Friends tracks, it features a motorized switch for dynamic movement and plastic connectors to link with other vehicles. Crafted to enhance fine motor skills and imaginative play, this durable, large-sized train offers endless storytelling adventures and social interaction opportunities.

## Description

Shop Thomas & Friends Motorized Toy Train James Battery-Powered Engine with Tender for Pretend Play Preschool Kids Ages 3+ Years, HDY70. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more.

Review: Great fun - Kids have recently got into Thomas and Friends and become familair with the various characters. We initially purchased a track not realising that it did not include any trains, so we've been picking up additional expansions to the train track along with additionals trains to add to it. (The trains work on any surface but just go in a straight line, but on a dedicated Thomas track itll follow the train in any direction) There are 2 parts to the set, the good thing is that they can all be detached and use just the train, any combination of the carriages or even add the carriages to other trains. Decent size and not too small, and the build quality is great that it wont just break after a few uses. Fun for any thomas fan and the whole family to interact with the trains.
Review: Good quality, robust, battery lasts for a long time - My boy loves these, robust too, no parts that can easily break off, he's coming up to 2 yrs and love the "choo choo"

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 36 months
- Create exciting Thomas & Friends adventures with this battery-powered toy train styled to look like James
- Flip the switch on top of the engine to send James and his tender racing around
- This motorized toy train is compatible with all Thomas & Friends tracks, except wood (Track sets sold separately.)
- Engine comes with plastic connectors to attach other push-along or motorized engines, vehicles, cargo cars or tenders (Each sold separately and subject to availability.)
- Helps strengthen fine motor skills and encourages imaginative storytelling play for preschool kids ages 3 years and older

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09C12Q5M6 |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Are Batteries Required | Yes |
| Batteries are Included | No |
| Battery Description | 2 AAA batteries required |
| Best Sellers Rank | 891 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 3 in Kids' Play Trains & Trams |
| Brand Name | THOMAS & FRIENDS |
| Colour | James |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,783 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Foster creativity, improve motor skills, and promote social interaction through imaginative play |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00194735035564 |
| Included Components | 1 motorisierter Motor, 1 Frachtwagen |
| Item Dimensions | 41 x 250 x 70 millimetres |
| Item Weight | 92 g |
| Manufacturer | Thomas & Friends |
| Material Type | Plastic, Wood |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 84 |
| Model Name | HDY70 |
| Model Number | HDY70 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Battery operated |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Scale | Not to Scale |
| Size | Large |
| Special Features | Motorized, Connectable |
| Subject Character | James |
| Theme | Cartoon |
| Toy Vehicle Form | Train |
| UPC | 194735035564 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun
*by A***J on 7 September 2025*

Kids have recently got into Thomas and Friends and become familair with the various characters. We initially purchased a track not realising that it did not include any trains, so we've been picking up additional expansions to the train track along with additionals trains to add to it. (The trains work on any surface but just go in a straight line, but on a dedicated Thomas track itll follow the train in any direction) There are 2 parts to the set, the good thing is that they can all be detached and use just the train, any combination of the carriages or even add the carriages to other trains. Decent size and not too small, and the build quality is great that it wont just break after a few uses. Fun for any thomas fan and the whole family to interact with the trains.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, robust, battery lasts for a long time
*by D***N on 26 November 2025*

My boy loves these, robust too, no parts that can easily break off, he's coming up to 2 yrs and love the "choo choo"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thomas train
*by C***L on 6 January 2026*

Excellent service and good quality

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-01*