Brio Starter Lift & Load Set

The pop-up hood on the engine is such a fun surprise—my kid can't stop playing with it. The set feels sturdy and the crane mechanism is smooth enough for small hands to operate easily.

The pop-up hood on the engine is a fun surprise my kid didn't expect, and the crane actually lifts the little load pieces smoothly. This set has kept them busy for hours figuring out the track layout. It's a solid starter pack that feels more interactive than most train sets I've seen.

My son loves working the crane to load the wagon, and the track layout is just the right size for his playroom. The warning siren is a nice touch, though I wish the pieces clicked together a bit more snugly.