Melissa & Doug
Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Figure Eight Train Set, 22 Pieces
4.8 · 990 reviews
Melissa & Doug's figure-eight set is a straightforward starter: 20 track pieces including a bridge, plus a wooden engine and coal car, laid out in a figure-eight loop. It's solid-wood construction and compatible with other popular wooden railway systems, so it's an easy first set to expand later with a BRIO or Tiny Land add-on pack. At 4.8 stars across 990 ratings, it has the highest average rating of any set in this guide.
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- 22 pieces: 20 track pieces including a bridge, plus a wooden engine and coal car
- Solid-wood construction, compatible with other popular wooden railway systems
- Rated for ages 3 to 7
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Highest average rating in this guide at 4.8 stars
- Simple figure-eight layout is easy for a first-time builder to complete without help
What holds it back
- Smallest piece count of the full sets in this guide, expect to add an expansion pack fairly quickly
- No vehicles, buildings, or figures included, just track and one engine
The verdict
The pick for a first wooden train set, small enough to not overwhelm a 3-year-old.
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