Budgeting Tip - train sets and tracks

Submitted by stefan on Wed, 15/07/2009 - 2:26pm

If your toddler is into trains and you've started with the wooden train sets of Thomas the Tank Engine you'll soon realise that the tracks and toys are literally worth their weight in gold. Many simple sets, track extensions or even single engines can set you back by more than $20 a pop. So what do you do? Use alternative manufacturer's sets and tracks that are compatible with Thomas and Friends but A LOT CHEAPER (your toddler will pay with them just the same ... as long as they fit). To save you some valuable research time into this I've compiled a list of alternative suppliers with Thomas compatable products:

* Brio
* Melissa and Doug
* KidKraft
* Maple Landmark
* Tesco
* TulipToys

There's also quite a cool product called "suretrack" that you can use for old tracks with broken connectors (so you don't have to replace them).

If you come across any other compatible products - let us know!

Cheers,

Stef

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Hey Nick - sure! Where can

Submitted by stefan on Fri, 17/07/2009 - 2:33pm.

Hey Nick - sure! Where can people buy them? Thanks for letting us know

-Stef

Can I just put in a plug for

Submitted by Nick (not verified) on Fri, 17/07/2009 - 8:07am.

Can I just put in a plug for the trackmaster sets? My toddler likes them much better and they are a lot cheaper and more readily available. They trains don't fall off the tracks as easily. Plus, they're more interesting for parents as the trains are motorized.

Budgeting Tip - train sets and tracks

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