Train Tracks & Sets

Train Tracks & Sets has over 290 lines for young railway builders and model fans. Wooden railway is the core of the range: track packs, bridges, stations, engines with magnetic couplings and battery-powered locomotives. There are also electric and remote-control train sets with lights, sounds and smoke effects, plus a smaller selection of scale model railway from Kato and scenery from Woodland Scenics.

Systems and brands

• BRIO wooden railway, plus track and engines described as compatible with it.
• Thomas & Friends engines, wooden sets and motorised track sets.
• Takara Tomy Plarail, a Japanese blue-track system that is not compatible with wooden track.
• Hape and other wooden railway makers, plus FSC-certified wooden sets.

For more locomotives and track bundles, see Train Sets. Other vehicles are on Vehicles.

Ages and prices

Wooden railway suits preschoolers. Around 80% of the age-graded sets are rated from 3 years, and 17% are push-along engines for toddlers. The range begins at £20, the median set costs £56, and large electric sets go up to about £381.

Magnetic couplings and batteries

Around 110 lines use magnetic couplings. The magnets are fixed into the carriages, but check older or damaged carriages and throw away any with loose magnets. Battery engines usually take AA or AAA batteries behind a screw-fastened cover. Small scenery pieces are not suitable for under-3s.

FAQs

Will this track fit my BRIO set?

Track sold as BRIO-compatible joins standard wooden railway. Plarail and N-scale model railway use different systems.

Do battery engines include batteries?

Usually not. The listing says which batteries you need.

Can I return a set that doesn't fit?

Yes. We accept returns for 30 days and pay the postage back to us.

How much track do I need for a first layout?

A starter set with a figure-of-eight or oval is enough to begin with. Expansion packs with bridges, crossings and stations can be added later, and wooden track from different brands usually connects.

See other categories or brands for the rest of the shop. Cars, trucks and diggers to run beside the track are in Vehicles.