Friday, 11 May 2012

New Brio Train Sets for Young Drivers

There are numerous Brio train sets to choose from, each one has a different theme or features that set it apart from another. Each of Brio's railways offers something unique and this is often in the form of a large accessory like a landform (tunnel) or a structure. Having moved away from the more traditional wooden train, Brio has enlivened the format with new engines that have the scope to include diesels, electric, steam and modern metro trains. Here are some of the different Brio train sets that are available.

Brio Farm Railway Set

Load the hay and delivery it the barn, the Brio Farm Railway Set has lots of elements to it to keep young train divers occupied. The set itself comes with an oval of track which has a couple of features that fit right into the track. There is a level crossing that has barriers on, which lift up and down and an integrated barn that has a winch. The Brio train supplied is a unique red diesel model that tows an open wagon that can be used to transport the cattle or hay bale around the farm railway. The barn itself has a magnetic winch which moves backwards and forwards as well as up and down so that items can be moved into the hayloft. There is a wooden tractor, trailer, cattle and fences which make the Farm Railway Set great value and an intriguing wooden Brio train set for youngsters.

Brio Travel Switching Set

With a free flowing layout, the forty two piece Brio Switching set features a new remote control train as well as a modern Travel Train. There is plenty of train track supplied in this set, with nearly forty pieces there is scope for the creation of varied layouts to keep imaginative minds busy. Added to this is the ability to build low and high level railways with the two raised track sections. A continuous and raised structure can be created by using the numerous supports that are provided. There are two plain wooden ones and three rocky ones as well the raised bridge that is also provided will make this section longer. The train bridge has a steel structure style and fits easily into any wooden train set. There is also a modern station that operates on two levels and has a mechanical lift that allows access for passengers between the two platforms. Unusually for a Brio train set there are numerous figures; two passengers (with luggage), a station master, and two drivers are included. As mentioned before, the two wooden trains provided are ultra modern, similar to Bullet Trains. Each one has a front and back engine as well as a carriage in the centre. The roofs are removable allowing the figures to be placed inside. Additionally there are accessories, signals hazard sign and luggage pieces are also included. The Brio Switching Set is a substantial stand alone set that would also added many new and unique features to an existing railway.

These are just a couple of examples of Brio Train Sets, there are many more with lots of different aspects to discover for little engine drivers.

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Sevi Mini Pull Along Toys

The Sevi range of mini pull along toys has six animals in it that help to promote motor skills.
The animals include a zebra, a dog, horse and a duck. Each mini pull toy is made from FSC certified wood, is brightly coloured and has large rubber trimmed wheels that keep the pull along toy stable as it is pulled along. Each Sevi has a sweet charactered face and soft felt details.