Traditional Wooden Train Set - over 100 pieces - Compatible with Brio and BigJigs Train Sets

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I’ve learned the up sides, down sides, and quirky sides of all the brands, and formed strong opinions about which ones are worth the investment. Brio train sets are wooden toy trains and wooden train tracks, and they are available at major retailers and online. In exchange for keeping the trains up off the floor, they introduce a lot of hurdles to building interesting layouts. a Hape 18m+ set, while the Brio had some innovations that gave it an edge in the safety/practicality side of things, the Hape set came away as the clear winner for fun for this age group.

This means that when you try to connect a BigJigs track to a Brio track (or vice versa), the connectors may not match up perfectly, which can create gaps or uneven tracks. Make adjustments as needed: Depending on the specific tracks and connectors you’re working with, you may need to make some adjustments to get them to fit together properly. Maebh Collins, the driving force behind Baba Me, is not just an entrepreneur but a passionate advocate for sustainable living and natural parenting. I tried out a Thomas, a BRIO, and a Chuggington engine through the tunnel, and unlike the old IKEA train sets, they all fit except for the Chuggington.I had my husband (who does things like woodworking and 3D printing as hobbies) take a close look at the trains from one of these sets to see what made them safer. It’s 22 pieces that include a figure-eight layout with a bridge, a train with a coal tender, and one switch track that leads off to a siding with a buffer.

They’re thin and flat, requiring spacers between the wheels and the trains to not scrape off the paint. I think your idea of getting a used train table is probably your best bet, considering your sons enjoy the trains they already have. Beyond grieving the fond memories from my childhood and my child’s childhood, I also felt the loss of the Imaginarium wooden train line. My main complaints are that there are some splinters on the cuts, there’s a lot of extra glue that built up around anything that was glued together, and there are occasional dents and chunks and rough patches caused by a dull saw blade, particularly on the switches, but also on the curves.At Bigjigs Rail, kids can choo-choose from a realistic Railway Station, Pirate Galleon, T-Rex Bursting Bridge, Country Windmill, Pixie Treehouse, Shark Attack Track and much more.

And if you still have trouble with the tracks falling apart too often, I have a post about temporary ways to keep train tracks together on a train table…it’s geared toward wooden trains, but I think some of the solutions would work for Trackmaster tracks as well. All the compatible track pieces usually have the same knob and pocket-style connections, with gauges 3mm deep and 5mm wide. Compatibility should always be considered when purchasing wooden train sets; other aspects should also be considered to ensure an enjoyable play experience.Brio train sets, renowned for their durability and creativity-inspiring design, have been a leading choice in wooden toys since the company’s establishment in 1884. This article will delve into this phenomenon, detailing its components and explaining any compatibility factors influencing its interconnection.