BRIOWorld Metro Train Set for Kids Age 3 Years Up - Wooden Railway Accessories and Add Ons - Gifts for Boys and GirlsThe Forest Stewardship Council

I purchased this brio metro railway as a gift for my 5 year old son who loves wooden trains. I was sceptical of this set being at nearly £55 full price, but the set did on photos look impressive. I came across a Beales store that had the set out for kids to play with and I was impressed seeing it in person. I noticed it came down in price to £33 and I felt that was better value. Track wise there are only 9 pieces, one being a buffer, 1 a split track piece and 7 long curved track pieces. Also there is a little map, ticket machine, man, woman, suitcase, two car train with sounds, closed metro tunnel and open metro tunnel with working entrance doors for the little people. Personally, I don't think it bodes well on its own, but I purchased it to go along with the mass of wooden train sets we have at home. My son likes the variety of stations, bridges etc. I felt this really added something special to the set as the train stations are good quality (but plastic) and was just what our set needed (as ours was mostly industrial or classic train scenery themed). The sounds and lights on the train are an excellent touch. At £55 I don't think I would have bothered but at £33 I am impressed with the value. My only downside to this set, along with many others Brio has been releasing recently is that there is an awful lot of plastic. I feel the classic wooden train sets are better as wooden train sets. These pieces could have been made out of wood and its upsetting to see that the cheaper production method is being used on these. Nevertheless, its a nice addition to the set and my son loves it. It is big enough to have it as a set on its own, (the box is rather large as well) and while it doesn't have a lot of diversity you could add a little more track to make it more interesting than a large circle. I feel its ideal to add to a collection. Great fun and lovely set!

As always with Brio products, this demands a high price tag - but that’s due to its high quality and durability - which then provides ‘value for money’As a stand alone set it’s enough to keep the youngest ones entertained, but I’m guessing this is probably an add on to your existing set, which will add another level of play ideas.Firstly - the bad (ish) points:-It’s not motorised as promo videos would have you believe - yes it uses batteries, but that’s just for the sound and light functions that operate when you push it along (or use a motorised train to push from behind). I don’t see this a huge negative, as it will obviously require interaction with your child (or yourself), rather than them watching a motorised train going around the track by itself. But just be warned that the promo videos and videos on popular video based websites may have you believe it is a fully motorised train.- When delivered the product was clearly visible, so if it’s a gift for a child - maybe best they aren’t around when it gets delivered. Again, this isn’t exactly a downside - it’s great for the environment as it’s one less cardboard box for recycling, but I suppose it’s just a little warning in case your little one is around.So far our three year old is more interested in the trains and track rather than the play features offered by the platform (such as opening and closing doors, and having people wait on the platform). But I’m sure as ages a little, these additional features will provide an extra stimulus.As with the vast majority of Brio branded toys, this is a great little set, it would be good as a starter set, and it’s really good as an expansion set, and going on past reputation - I’m sure it will last for years to come.

Loved by my boy

Well made

My son loves his present but I have few concerns.Actually it is not wooden train set because wooden there are only tracks and ticket stands. Everything else is plastic including trains. You can easily lift cabin roofs to put in passengers but you need to close them slowly and gently otherwise it pops open again and my little boy gets very frustrated because of that. Well, he is only two years old and this is a toy for +36 months so I can blame only myself.Trains lights are hardly noticeable in dayligh and sound is something similar vacumcleaner's sound not train but I suppose kids don't mind. Also train must be pushed it does not go for itself.The last concerns I have are for a tunel and station. As they are from plastic I always have to make sure it is on top of my son's trains' box simply because it might get smashed under the weight of wooden tracks.Call me old-fashioned but I like good quality wooden toys made for generations.

Bought as christmas present for my nephew last year and he loved it!! wont put it away for weeks and weeks.very sturdy and might be a good idea to buy more tracks at some point as he's now got bored of same tracks over and over - nothing to do with the product, just the usual with kids as they get bored easily.5 out 5 for an entertaining, sturdy play set

Very good sturdy little set. Only downside is that you cant turn the noise off from the first carriage of the train (however, this is perfect for little ones, just not ideal when its starts to bug the adults). Cant fault the toy tho.great buy.

I bought this toy for my 3 year old grandson who is obsessed with trains. He has many Thomas characters which he still loves but I wanted to give him some trains with a more realistic look. Having spent many years in the U.K. this set appealed to me. He wasn't quite sure about how this set "worked" but caught on quickly when we watched the Brio product videos. He LOVES this set. I've also purchased the Harbor Cargo set which will be a gift from Father Christmas. I look forward to helping him choose further Brio trains.