Train Set Reviews
The Best Wooden Train Sets
![]() 2. BRIO Starter Set A
If you don't want to start off with a big set, the BRIO Starter Pack A is a good place to start. Then you can mix and match various accessories to increase the set size if you want. You can build a figure of eight with the track and it has a tunnel and a bridge. It also comes with 3 figures and 2 Engines and a Carriage. Felix's favourite accessories include the BRIO Remote control engine, the BRIO Recordable train station where you can record messages on it and the magnetic level crossing, where the magnets on the train trigger a magnet on the level crossing so it closes as the train passes. Price: From £35 / $45 : amzn.to/2suOxMd ![]() 3. Kidkraft Waterfall Mountain Train Table and Set
Felix has had this table for a few years now and it has been brilliant. It is great as a play table as it is just the perfect size and the edges mean that bits don't fall off the table. It comes with 3 storage drawers which fit underneath and they are quite roomy so they can store a lot of bits and pieces. You can turn the boards over so that they are plain wood if you want to use it as a play table for other things. The train set that comes with it is also very good. There are 120 pieces which also connect with other standard size wooden train tracks (such as BRIO, BigJigs etc.) We are still using this table, we have balances larger plywood planks on top and we are using it as a base for Felix's Hornby train set. Price: From £160 : amzn.to/2svbe31 ![]() 4. Bigjigs Rail Wooden Town and Country Train Set
This is a comprehensive train set at a good price. It comes with 101 play pieces, including a level crossing and a bridge, an Engine, carriages and scenery. This track is compatible with BRIO track and other standard wooden tracks. The slight niggle with this is that the supports for the bridge are free standing and so are easily knocked over, which is very easily done when small children are playing with it. We just switched the bridge with one of our other bridges from a different set. Price: £55 : amzn.to/2rKbiOh ![]() 5. The Thomas & Friends Steaming Around Sodor Battery Operated Set
This set is on offer on Amazon at a great price at the moment. The good thing about this set is that it comes with a battery operated Thomas which can pull other trains or carriages around the track. It moves just by pressing the button on the top of the train. The track is a loop wooden track and it also includes a bridge which goes past the water mill. You can also spin the water mill. If you get this set, I would think about getting another carriage or train (that connects with a magnet) just so that Thomas has something to pull along (The BRIO and BIGJIGs trains and other standard wooden trains are compatible with this track. ) Be aware that if you are getting another Thomas & Friends engine or carriage for this track, make sure that it says for 'Wooden Railways' on the packaging. The Thomas Take 'n' play trains or Thomas Trackmaster trains won't fit / run properly on the wooden track. Price: From £34 (Reduced from £72.99) : amzn.to/2sIgNum |