My 19 mos. old girl got this for Christmas and she's not interested in at all. I was surprised because every time we see a train on TV or in a book, etc. she gets very excited. She especially loves to watch the moving trains they often have up top toy stores at the malls. And she loves playing with the Thomas Train setup they have at [the local book store].Well, this toy did not generate one bit of enthusiasm. I'm putting it away for a while and maybe she'll get interested later or maybe I should have purchased this toy for her at a younger age and she's already outgrown it. We'll try it again with our next one or give it away.I can't comment on the durability, because it hasn't been played with.