A first railway set, like the Hape High and Low, is a treat and a Christmas favourite. I remember my first railway set, which I received at Christmas. I was about 8 years old and I was trusted with a 12V Hornby train. The first set was an oval of track and the Flying Scotsman. These days a starter railway can be just a wooden push train. The Hape High and Low Railway Set is the ideal first railway for 3 years and above.
Made of quality wood, and up to stringent German safety standards, it is an excellent toy. This type of toy is ideal to promote hand-eye coordination, creativity, and it also sparks the imagination to develop stories.
How to Set Up
The High and Low Railway Set comes in a huge box and everything is in compartments.
There are three trains, two lovely wide tunnels and two stations, in addition to lots of trees and signposts, as well as yards of track. The best way to start is to follow the basic set-up diagram and produce the layout with an internal loop using the two sets of points. This is not a set for looking at, it is for pushing and pulling and enjoying so let the little ones pull it apart, put it back together, use it, abuse it – is perfectly safe! So it is built to last!
The Next Step
The Hape High and Low Railway Set is a mid-range railway set: consequently, because it is modular you can buy ‘add-ons’ to enhance the layout. You can even get battery-operated trains. There are loads of accessories (including turntables and engine sheds).
The Hape High and Low Railway Set
The Hape High and Low Railway Set includes bridges, tunnels, signs, trees and stations.
Furthermore, you can choose your own layout! You can draw out a plan for your railway, then make it up to match – but you might need additional track. Decorated with bright colours (red, green and blue engines), with a natural finish, this railway set is almost guaranteed to be a hit. Most of all, the railway is made with a commitment to sustainability; and is fully compliant to international safety and quality standards.
