More than just a play session
Top Tracks is a hands-on train play experience for children who love to explore, build and imagine.
Big layouts. Motorised trains. Tunnels, bridges, switches — all set up in a space where children can explore and get completely absorbed in play.
It’s simple, screen-free fun. The kind where they don’t want to leave.
Where it started
Hi — I’m Sonia 👋
I’m a Norfolk mum of two boys, Harry and Leo.
This whole thing started years ago, when Harry was small and completely train-mad. I used to take him to a local train play event — and he loved it. I loved it too.
I remember thinking, I could do this.
And eventually, I did.
I went on to run train play events across multiple venues — weekends full of trains, sold-out sessions, and a job that didn’t feel like work.
Then Covid came.
A year of events disappeared overnight. I gave everything back, and life moved on.
Why I started again
Years later, I found myself watching Leo sitting on the floor with his train tracks.
Completely absorbed. In his own world.
And I knew.
I had to do it again.
Built from scratch
This time, I started from nothing.
Sourcing tracks from loft clear-outs.
Cleaning every piece in the sink and the bath.
Fixing motorised trains by hand — opening them up,
checking gears, getting them running again.
Late nights. Weekends.
In between school runs and bedtime.
It’s been a bit relentless… but also strangely calming.
Bringing something back to life.
Why Top Tracks is different
These aren’t brand new toys out of a box.
They’re classic, well-loved tracks — saved, restored, and ready to be played with again.
It’s nostalgia. It’s sustainability.
And most importantly, it’s fun.
For children who love trains — and for the grown-ups who remember them too.
Come and Play
Top Tracks is designed for children aged 2–8+, with space for siblings to play together — exploring, building, experimenting and creating their own layouts.
You can join in, or just sit back and watch them get lost in it.
We’d love to see you there.
– The Fun Controller 🚂