Hape
Hape battery-powered railway engine
A motorized wooden train engine with forward, reverse and lights, compatible with popular wooden tracks.
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Our verdict
81 / 100A motorized engine transforms an existing track set, so the gift feels bigger than its size. Easy to wrap and easy to add to a collection.
Frequently asked questions
What batteries does it need?
2 AAA batteries.
Is it compatible with other wooden tracks?
Yes, it works with the most popular wooden track sets.
Can it be used without batteries?
Yes, it can be pushed by hand.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →