This item rates a C in my book for kids 2-4. The trains are cute, as are the buildings and accessories. It's a got a helicopter and plane, along with police car and fire truck, rare for these little train sets. Problem is that the tracks are much more brittle than Brios or Thomas Tank Engine sets. The connector pieces on several tracks already broke off, we've had to substitute Thomas pieces. If you buy this one, take extra care when coupling or uncoupling the tracks. Or maybe just buy the Thomas sets instead.