This set also comes with a Castle and Gate. Once the track is completed and the car is able to pass through the gate, the castle will produce sound and light effects. The car will also light its head and rear. This brilliant track set is not just a fun toy but it is also a great way to keep your children occupied and aid in imagination and creativity as it allows them to build and create a track using their imagination and ideas. This educational toy also helps children to develop their hands on ability, promotes hearing and vision perception and improves children's hand-eye coordination. This track set is battery operated and will require 2AA batteries (batteries not included) Due to the small parts used in this track, this toy is not suitable for children under 3 years.