Patent ID: 8297527

Claim:
A toy train system, comprising: a track comprised of a plurality of segments that connect to and detach from one another, each segment comprising: a main body comprising an upper running surface with opposed sides and a receiving chamber formed within the main body; a pair of track members extending outwardly from the opposed sides of the main body; and a connector component extending outwardly from the main body opposite the receiving chamber, comprising a necked portion proximate the main body and a distal portion sized larger than an opening of the receiving chamber that engages the receiving chamber and allows movement of each segment in an up-down direction and a side-to-side direction; at least one train component that connects to the track for movement thereon, the at least one train component comprising: a drive member that engages the upper running surface; and a pair of rail guides configured to apply pressure to the opposed sides of the main body.