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product_id: 50443526
title: "Hape Battery Powered Train Engine No. 1 Red and Black for Ages 3+"
brand: "hape"
price: "A$42"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Hape"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/50443526-hape-battery-powered-train-engine-no-1-red-and-black
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Headlight activates on move Forward & backward motion Magnetic coupling for carriages Hape Battery Powered Train Engine No. 1 Red and Black for Ages 3+

**Brand:** hape
**Price:** A$42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Ignite imagination and lead the track with the ultimate kid-powered locomotive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hape Battery Powered Train Engine No. 1 Red and Black for Ages 3+ by hape
- **How much does it cost?** A$42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/50443526-hape-battery-powered-train-engine-no-1-red-and-black)

## Best For

- hape enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Reliable Performance:** Built to last with high-quality materials and praised for smooth operation and longevity, ensuring hours of uninterrupted fun.
- • **Universal Railway Compatibility:** Connect effortlessly with all Hape train sets and most major toy railway brands for endless track-building creativity.
- • **Realistic Bidirectional Movement:** Seamlessly switch between forward and reverse with a simple button press, mimicking authentic train operation.
- • **Engaging Hand-Eye Coordination Booster:** Perfectly sized for little hands to develop fine motor skills and gross motor coordination through interactive play.
- • **Immersive Play with Functional Headlight:** The front headlight illuminates as the engine moves forward, adding a captivating sensory element to every adventure.

## Overview

The Hape Battery Powered Train Engine No. 1 in striking red and black offers realistic forward and backward movement controlled by an easy-to-use button. Designed for children aged 3 and up, it enhances hand-eye coordination and motor skills while featuring a functional headlight that lights up during forward motion. Compatible with all Hape train sets and most major toy railway brands, it magnetically connects to additional carriages for extended play. Lightweight and durable, this HO scale engine requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) and is celebrated for its reliability and engaging design.

## Description

From the brand Our mission is to offer all children learning and educational games that will bring them joy and security during their learning. We want to help little ones develop a spirit of initiative through our toys designed specifically to promote the development of children's health and understanding of everyday things. Joy is the most important thing, which is why "learning to play" is our motto! Love play, learn. Visit the store Love play, learn. Visit the store Why do we like what we do? Hape believes that the play instinct is present in every child's DNA, just arouse and guide him. Our toys are created to stimulate play and learning by discovering the world we live in. For a more responsible world. We mostly use wood for the manufacture of our toys. We want to have a positive impact on what surrounds us! Our toys stimulate: Imagination & creativity, Social skill, Self-discovery, Problem solving, Physical skill, Fine motor skills and more. Why do we like what we do? Hape believes that the play instinct is present in every child's DNA, just arouse and guide him. Our toys are created to stimulate play and learning by discovering the world we live in. For a more responsible world. We mostly use wood for the manufacture of our toys. We want to have a positive impact on what surrounds us! Our toys stimulate Imagination & creativity, Social skill, Self-discovery, Problem solving, Physical skill, Fine motor skills and more. Our products are tested and approved! Providing safe products is an integral part of our corporate values. Depending on the characteristics of the product, we test it both in our own laboratories and in qualified external test institutes. In addition, many products are tested in practice by different experts, small and large, just before they are launched on the market. Our products are tested and approved! Providing safe products is an integral part of our corporate values. Depending on the characteristics of the product, we test it both in our own laboratories and in qualified external test institutes. In addition, many products are tested in practice by different experts, small and large, just before they are launched on the market.

Review: Kids love them! Have bought multiple times - We have purchased these trains a few times! They work really well, are reliable, simple to use (just one big button that goes forwards, middle for stop, or backwards), last longer than other ones we've tried, and are good value for money! Very impressed! They go at a good speed with new batteries, and becomes slower as the batteries become worn out, but that's fine! They go backwards and forwards, and can pull many carriages, including uphill. They work on tracks and across floors. The kids love them and so do I! Wonderful electric trains!
Review: Good product - Very good for the money, no issues with it at all

## Features

- FORWARD & BACKWARD: Just like a real train, this engine moves forward and backward. Simply switch between forward and reverse gear with the button on the top.
- IMPROVES HAND-EYE COORDINATION: Perfectly sized for little hands to manoeuvre, this engine helps to improve hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills.
- IMMERSIVE FEATURES: The headlight turns on when the engine drives forward, and children will love its classic design.
- RAILWAY COMPATIBLE: This train engine is compatible with all Hape train sets, plus most major toy railway brands for high-speed fun on any terrain. Connect other vehicles to the back of the engine with the magnet.
- BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED: This toy requires 2x AAA batteries which are not included.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01FH04300 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,960 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 18 in Kids' Play Trains & Trams |
| Colour | Red and Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,785) |
| Date First Available | 26 Sept. 2016 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Build, design, Imagine, invent, create |
| Item model number | E3703 |
| Language | Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 8 years |
| Material Composition | 95% plastic 5% metal |
| Material Type(s) | Metal, Plastic |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 3.4 x 4.9 cm; 90 g |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Scale | HO scale (1:87) |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | 2 x AA batteries required |

## Images

![Hape Battery Powered Train Engine No. 1 Red and Black for Ages 3+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61L6tlKDRoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this compatible with the Lidl Playtive Junior wooden track?**
A: If the lidl track is compatable with the brio standard that almost all wooden tracks adhere to then it should be fine. I bought the Sainsbury's wooden track and the hape engine worked fine with it. Hope that's some help.

**Q: Mine ran out of batteries after 1 hour of good usage. Does anybody else have issues with battery life?**
A: Yes! Absolutely astonished that anyone at Hape thought they could release a kids' toy that eats 2X AAA batteries an hour!

**Q: How fast is this compared to brio?**
A: It was great but stopped working after a couple of days. Got my grandson a brio steam engion for Xmas but I don't think it's battery operated.

**Q: Will it fit on the Melissa and Doug wooden train set?**
A: Never heard of this one.  Fits on Brio and tracks from Lidl.  This is my Fav train.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kids love them! Have bought multiple times
*by B***T on 5 January 2025*

We have purchased these trains a few times! They work really well, are reliable, simple to use (just one big button that goes forwards, middle for stop, or backwards), last longer than other ones we've tried, and are good value for money! Very impressed! They go at a good speed with new batteries, and becomes slower as the batteries become worn out, but that's fine! They go backwards and forwards, and can pull many carriages, including uphill. They work on tracks and across floors. The kids love them and so do I! Wonderful electric trains!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product
*by A***F on 16 November 2025*

Very good for the money, no issues with it at all

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely little strong train
*by A***R on 31 March 2025*

Lovely little train, easily manageable by a 2.5 year old to switch on and off or switch between forward and reverse. Hours of fun. No toot toot sound though but that didn’t bother us - the light was more exciting.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hape Railway Battery Powered Train
- Hape Battery Powered Engine Set | Colorful Wooden Train Set, Battery Operated Locomotive with Working Lamp
- Hape 24 Pcs Wooden Railway Super Expansion Rail Pack| Compatible with Other Wooden Tracks

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*Store origin: AU*
*Last updated: 2026-02-24*