All Aboard the Learning Journey Remote Control Shape Sorter-Animal Express Train and learn about animal shapes and colors. Animal Express Train has three play modes - Learn the Color, Animal Shapes, and Find It! that are played by simply inserting the plastic animal shapes into their proper slots. Mode three allows your child to control the train by using the infrared remote control to move the train forward and backward. While the train chugs along it plays melodies, the wheels move and the nose blinks. The animal shape pieces can be stored in the handy storage compartment inside the train. Animal Express Train also has an automatic shut-off feature that preserves the battery life of the required three "AA" batteries for the main unit (included) and two "AA" batteries for the remote (not included). Recommended for children 18 months and up. About The Learning Journey International The Learning Journey designs and manufactures the finest in children"s interactive educational toys and games. Each of the company"s products develops and builds on necessary skills children need for school and beyond. The company has won a number of awards, cementing the Learning Journey"s reputation as the one of the finest designers and distributors of educational toys in the United States -- and worldwide. Remote control train for your budding engineer. Infrared remote control moves the train forwards and back. 3 different play modes keeps your child engaged. Wheels turn, nose blinks and music plays while it moves. Learn shapes and colors by placing the animals in their slots. Storage compartment for animals when playtime is over. Recommended for children ages 18 months and above. Includes 3 AA batteries.