All Aboard The Sensory Express

Snap On, Off We Go

Each wagon brings a new sensory experience

The Engine

Give the string a gentle tug, watch the train roll forward, and hear tiny bell go "ring-ring".

The Colourful

Pull the rainbow ribbon, give it a wiggle and swish, and watch the colours dance.

The Peeky

Roll the wagon along, spot silly faces in the mirrors, and see the treasure sparkle.

The Melody

Wind it up, listen to the tune play, and watch the mechanism twirl round, ticking away.

"The train has a good sturdy design and is chunky enough for small hands to grip. The attractive colours offer visual, auditory, and tactile sensory input, and you can customise it by adding different carriages."

Fola Sutherland BSc Hons, PG Cert 

Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner 

More Than Just a Toy

Designed for fun today and growth tomorrow

The Story Behind

The Sensory Express began in the middle of real life — built on love, determination, and whatever sleep you can find. As a single parent, I wanted my daughter to grow up surrounded by rich experiences, but simple, sensory led toys were hard to find. 

One night, lying beside my 8‑month‑old, the idea arrived: a cargo train that offered texture, movement and imagination without overstimulation.

When she turned two, we made the first prototype from cereal boxes — she painted, glued and proudly approved every piece. That cardboard creation became the blueprint for the wooden toy train we have today.

And that’s how The Sensory Express was born: a tired mum, a curious toddler, a stack of cereal boxes, and an idea that refused to stay in my head.

Discover The Story