Take the throttle for big time freight train fun with this complete and colorful battery-powered starter set! Leading the way is a hard-working steam loco with tender, that puffs safe smoke as it rolls along the tracks with its three freight cars in tow. Fun accessories include a working crossing gate with lights and sound, a station platform, 20 trees and eight plastic rocks, There's a big 51 x 89" (1.2 x 2.2m) track oval that's complete with two switches and a special uncoupler section. No wiring or electricity is needed, just change speed and direction with the easy-to use infrared controller. Requires eight (8) AA batteries, sold separately.