--- product_id: 3255486 title: "Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station for iPad, Tablet Game, App-Assisted Games & Interactive Play with iPad, 4+ Years, 36+ Months" brand: "duo games" price: "VT17916" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3255486-thomas-and-friends-steam-team-station-for-ipad-tablet-game store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # App-assisted interactive play Wireless iPad connection 60-hour battery life Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station for iPad, Tablet Game, App-Assisted Games & Interactive Play with iPad, 4+ Years, 36+ Months **Brand:** duo games **Price:** VT17916 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚂 Level up playtime with the Steam Team Station—where screen time meets active fun! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station for iPad, Tablet Game, App-Assisted Games & Interactive Play with iPad, 4+ Years, 36+ Months by duo games - **How much does it cost?** VT17916 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3255486-thomas-and-friends-steam-team-station-for-ipad-tablet-game) ## Best For - duo games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted duo games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Organized:** Built-in card storage keeps all engine cards neatly in place - • **Kid-Friendly Design:** Colorful, durable station perfect for ages 4+ - • **Active Play Encouraged:** Engages kids physically with seek-and-race challenges - • **Expandable Game Library:** Includes 2 free games with options to unlock more - • **Seamless iPad Integration:** Wirelessly syncs with iPad models 1-3 for immersive play ## Overview The Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station is an interactive, app-supported playset designed for kids 4 and up that wirelessly connects with early iPad models. It combines physical activity with digital gameplay through engine cards and active challenges, encouraging movement and engagement on the Island of Sodor. Powered by 3 AA batteries with up to 60 hours of play, it includes two free games and offers additional downloadable content, making it a colorful, compact, and innovative way to blend screen time with active play. ## Description Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station, the app-supported active play device for iPad gets adventurers crawling, jumping, seeking, and racing to help all their favorite engines! Six engine cards interact with Steam Team Station and iPad for fun-filled gameplay that gets kids up and moving. Down load the Stem Team Station app from the App Store; includes two free active play games (Steam Engine Relay and Sodor Spot-It) with additional games available for purchase. The Duo line of app-supported accessories for iPad create enhanced, shared gaming experiences with friends and family. Review: Great idea to add more physical interaction to iPad play - but needs A LOT MORE - This product was purchased as a gift for my daughter's fifth birthday at a friend’s suggestion. The game is a physical add on to an iPad app and requires the player to find the required train card and insert it into a slot to move on to the next step in the game. My daughter seems to enjoy playing with it, but I don't see a lot of repeat play coming up when she's finished with the games. It definitely seems like it's more appropriate for a younger child, but at the same time I'm not a big fan of electronic gadgets for 3 year olds. One game involves taking the train cars (all characters from the show) and placing them 10 giant steps away. Then the station calls out "go get Thomas" and the child has to go seek out that card and bring it back and plug it into the station in a certain amount of time. So it's requiring them to get up and move, which is good. But, the issue here is, unless your child is a Thomas fanatic and has all the train faces memorized, they need to be able to read to know which card is which. So an adult ends up having to play (defeating the purpose of most iPad usage--which is to distract your child while you get something else done). It would also be nice if the games were multiplayer. There is a big difference between YOU telling your kids to take turns, and the game actually calling them player one and player two. So, the GOOD: adds physical interaction to an iPad game and is a cute idea if you're a HUGE Thomas fan The NOT SO GOOD: limited games that are single player only, and they don’t seem to change them up at all. The train relay game calls the trains out in the same order each time. The BAD: This game costs over $30 and with the “free” app that you download you only get two games. There is a third locked game and it costs money to play it. For $30 plus dollars it should come with MORE than 3 games, for multiple players, and they shouldn’t cost anything extra. Review: which was thankfully easy. It's shame because my son would have loved ... - The toy doesn't work anymore, because the app doesn't exist. I had to return it, which was thankfully easy. It's shame because my son would have loved it. ## Features - Steam Team Station connects wirelessly with iPad for active adventures on the Island of Sodor. - Fun with Steam Team Station is as easy as 1-2-3! 1) Download the free Steam Team Station game app from the App Store 2) Place iPad in Steam Team Station 3) Play with Thomas & Friends! - Includes a card storage compartment within the device - Compatible with iPad 1, iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008M0NDOA | | Average Battery Life (in hours) | 60 Hours | | Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. (included) | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,326,306 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #61 in Accessories for Kids' Tablets #5,034 in Arcade & Table Games | | Brand | Duo Games | | Color | Colorful (Likely Featuring Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow) | | Customer Reviews | 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars (71) | | Date First Available | September 15, 2012 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.5 x 8.25 x 11.25 inches | | Item Weight | 2.45 pounds | | Item model number | 04-0009EN | | Manufacturer | Duo Games | | Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 8.25 x 11.25 inches | ## Images ![Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station for iPad, Tablet Game, App-Assisted Games & Interactive Play with iPad, 4+ Years, 36+ Months - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Farz3x-qL.jpg) ![Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station for iPad, Tablet Game, App-Assisted Games & Interactive Play with iPad, 4+ Years, 36+ Months - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OzIFrGiJL.jpg) ![Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station for iPad, Tablet Game, App-Assisted Games & Interactive Play with iPad, 4+ Years, 36+ Months - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xsciDMMHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Great idea to add more physical interaction to iPad play - but needs A LOT MORE *by S***S on December 23, 2012* This product was purchased as a gift for my daughter's fifth birthday at a friend’s suggestion. The game is a physical add on to an iPad app and requires the player to find the required train card and insert it into a slot to move on to the next step in the game. My daughter seems to enjoy playing with it, but I don't see a lot of repeat play coming up when she's finished with the games. It definitely seems like it's more appropriate for a younger child, but at the same time I'm not a big fan of electronic gadgets for 3 year olds. One game involves taking the train cars (all characters from the show) and placing them 10 giant steps away. Then the station calls out "go get Thomas" and the child has to go seek out that card and bring it back and plug it into the station in a certain amount of time. So it's requiring them to get up and move, which is good. But, the issue here is, unless your child is a Thomas fanatic and has all the train faces memorized, they need to be able to read to know which card is which. So an adult ends up having to play (defeating the purpose of most iPad usage--which is to distract your child while you get something else done). It would also be nice if the games were multiplayer. There is a big difference between YOU telling your kids to take turns, and the game actually calling them player one and player two. So, the GOOD: adds physical interaction to an iPad game and is a cute idea if you're a HUGE Thomas fan The NOT SO GOOD: limited games that are single player only, and they don’t seem to change them up at all. The train relay game calls the trains out in the same order each time. The BAD: This game costs over $30 and with the “free” app that you download you only get two games. There is a third locked game and it costs money to play it. For $30 plus dollars it should come with MORE than 3 games, for multiple players, and they shouldn’t cost anything extra. ### ⭐ which was thankfully easy. It's shame because my son would have loved ... *by Q***E on November 16, 2015* The toy doesn't work anymore, because the app doesn't exist. I had to return it, which was thankfully easy. It's shame because my son would have loved it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value *by S***A on October 19, 2014* I got this set on sale and was very worried that meant that this toy wasn't very good. But my son has actually had a lot of fun using the Steam Team Station. He loves running around, scattering the cartridges, racing the characters and playing the games. I like it, because it actually gets kids moving, and not just passively staring at a screen. A great way to mix things up for Thomas fans. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3255486-thomas-and-friends-steam-team-station-for-ipad-tablet-game](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/3255486-thomas-and-friends-steam-team-station-for-ipad-tablet-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*