{"product_id":"wooden-train-set-49-piece-by-viga-toys","title":"VIGA Toys | Wooden Train Set 49 Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe trains connect with magnets, which solves the problem every three year old has with a train set: carriages that fall off every single lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two of them here, each with an engine, and they pull along a track made of beechwood that goes together with a simple peg and hole system. That's deliberate. The pieces push together easily enough that a small child can build the layout themselves rather than sitting watching an adult do it, which is the difference between a toy they own and a toy that gets built for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForty-nine pieces in all. The track, two bridges, buildings, trees, bushes, cars, traffic signs and two little play figures. Enough to build the figure-eight on the box, and more than enough to pull it apart and invent something else entirely tomorrow. That's really what a train set is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeechwood is a good choice for this. It's hard, close-grained and handles being trodden on, dropped and rebuilt a few thousand times, which is exactly what's coming. VIGA have been making toys for over twenty years and everything meets the EN-71 safety standard, so it's properly made rather than just nice to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou know how much we love a good wooden toy. This is the sort of thing that gets played with for years, then goes in a box in the shed and comes out again for the next lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave a look at all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureawaits.com.au\/collections\/wooden-toys\"\u003eWooden Toys here...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🚂 Why You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e49 pieces: track, 2 bridges, buildings, trees, cars, signs and figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 trains with engines that connect by magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeechwood track with a simple peg and hole system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall children can assemble the layout themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the track out dozens of different ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds creativity, hand-eye coordination and problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets the EN-71 safety standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen-free play that lasts for years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren aged 3 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain-mad kids, of which there are many\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday and Christmas presents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrandparents after a toy that isn't plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly learning centres and playrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiblings building together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainy days and school holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterlocking beechwood track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x bridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x trains with magnetic engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuildings, trees and bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCars and traffic signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x play figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e49 pieces in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e VIGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beechwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peg and hole system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, connecting by magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.5cm x 28.5cm x 7.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for 3 years and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complies with EN-71\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Please note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for ages 3 years and up. Contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3. Please supervise young children during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a 3 year old build the track themselves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and that's the point of the peg and hole system. The pieces push together without much force, so a small child can lay out their own layout rather than waiting for an adult to do it. Expect some help with the bridges early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the trains connect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBy magnet, which means carriages actually stay attached as they go round. It's a small thing that saves an enormous amount of frustration at this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with other wooden train sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWooden railway track is largely a standard size across brands, so it usually mixes in with what you already have. If you've got an existing set, it's worth comparing a track piece before you buy, since there are occasional differences in the groove width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe layout on the box fits comfortably on a play mat or a rug. Because the track can be laid out dozens of ways, you can go compact on a table or spread it right across a floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 49 pieces enough on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlenty for a complete working layout with bridges and scenery, and it's a good standalone set. Like any train set, it does grow well, so expansion track and extra trains are a natural next birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tough is the beechwood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBeech is hard and close-grained, which is why it's used for toys. It handles being trodden on, dropped and rebuilt endlessly, and it'll look lived-in rather than broken after a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for a toddler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's rated 3 and up and meets the EN-71 standard, but it does contain small pieces, so keep it well away from anyone still putting things in their mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🌟 Adventure Awaits Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the first layout together, then leave it alone. The best thing about a track that comes apart is watching what they come up with on their own by about day three. Have a browse through our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureawaits.com.au\/collections\/wooden-toys\"\u003eWooden Toys collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRated five stars by thousands of happy customers. Shipping daily from our shop in Numurkah, and if you'd like a hand choosing, give us a call. A real person answers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Labelle Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46393937068253,"sku":"","price":84.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/3775\/2731\/files\/vigatrainset49piece_1.webp?v=1793581308","url":"https:\/\/www.adventureawaits.com.au\/products\/wooden-train-set-49-piece-by-viga-toys","provider":"Adventure Awaits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}