- Is this a good first train set for a 3-year-old?
- Yes. The pieces are chunky, the track clicks together simply, and there are no small parts. The figure-eight with a tunnel is easy for a preschooler to run.
- Does it work with other BRIO trains and track?
- Yes. It uses standard BRIO World wooden track, so other World trains, wagons and track packs fit. The Starter Track Pack is the intended add-on.
- Does the train need batteries?
- No. The included train is push-along. Battery-powered BRIO engines are sold separately and run on the same track.
- How much space does the figure-eight need?
- Plan for roughly a square meter of flat floor. The tunnel sits in the middle, so the loop cannot be squeezed into a narrow strip.
- What is in the box?
- 26 pieces: wooden track, a tunnel, a stop-and-go signal and one train. No extra wagons, bridge or batteries.
- How does it compare with bigger BRIO starter sets?
- It is the smallest entry point. Larger sets add bridges, cranes, more track and extra cars, which cost more and take more space.
- Where is the BRIO World Railway Starter Set cheapest?
- At eBay, for $50.00, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the BRIO World Railway Starter Set?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Hiawatha Hobbies, Little Red Hen, Cullen's Babyland & Playland, Giggle Monkey Toys.