Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Suspenseful train special excites with positive messages.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Mighty Express: Mighty Trains Race
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
In MIGHTY EXPRESS: MIGHTY TRAINS RACE, Sneaky Stella and Tricky Ricky challenge Jaden and Freight Nate to a race. What's at stake? The winner gets to keep all of the Mighty Express cargo cars. Stella and Ricky try everything to rig the race. Who will be victorious? What will they learn along the way?
Is It Any Good?
This bright, exciting special from its popular predecessor is just what the preschool crowd ordered. Mighty Express: Mighty Trains Race packs a punch with action and suspense, but it's not just a visual viewing experience. It tackles issues of communication and effective listening better than most shows for the youngest viewers. Without being preachy, kids see that bad behavior isn't rewarded. A plus for parents? There are some mild laughs -- like chicken characters changing the channel to their soap opera, Eggs of Our Lives -- and funky music for bopping along while you watch as a family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about communication in Mighty Express: Mighty Trains Race. Why does Freight Nate ignore Jaden's suggestions? Why do they struggle to get ahead in the race? How do things change for each other when Nate starts to listen?
Describe Sneaky Stella's and Tricky Ricky's behavior. What consequences do they face at the end?
Which team do you want to win? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 5, 2022
- Cast : Zoe Hatz , Jay Hatton , Meesha Contreras
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship , Transportation ( Trains )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Perseverance , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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