Geotrax Rail and Road Layout Options

The Geotrax toy line is a remarkably versatile play toy for kids of all ages. While some can improve their motor skills with all of the small mechanical movements, others use their imagination with pretend play and well-developed character teams; still others will enjoy the construction aspect of these toys or running a Geotrax train along a newly crafted layout.

One of the neatest things about the Geotrax Rail system is the fact that it’s modular, interchangeable, and supports multiple layouts. Each add-on playset usually contains several options depicting how the set can be integrated with the rest of your Geotrax toys.

If a particular set doesn’t have any layout options, Fisher Price does a great job of providing manuals and instructions via their web site. There are also enthusiast groups who share innovative designs for layouts and record them in manuals. I’m working on getting some up on this blog myself.

Every layout allows your child (or husband!) access to interesting activity stations in order to keep it entertaining. Good layouts take considerations like the following into account:

• Makes sure that the layout can be traversed in either direction
• Makes sure that the train doesn’t derail at attachment points or after hills
• Permits the easy addition of many optional kits
• Is extremely simple and easy to assemble
• Periodically allows the train to change speed and levels
• Includes play stations that allows your child to gain access to play for some time.
• Makes use of fun kits 
• Includes multiple routes by employing switches
• Introduces new assembly techniques that the customer would not have thought of

The best part about a good layout is this: it holds your child’s interest! That means spare, peaceful time for Mom and Dad.

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