BigJigs
Bigjigs Toys is a British family-run toy company founded in 1985 by Peter and Liz Ireland in a garden shed in Kent, England. Peter, who was training as a craft design teacher at the time, began making wooden puzzles from old floorboards and selling them at local markets. From those humble beginnings, Bigjigs has grown into a global brand sold in over 100 countries, with a large warehouse and office facility in Folkestone, Kent. The company remains family-owned, with Peter and Liz's sons now involved in the business, and powers its warehouse with 216 solar panels.
The Bigjigs Toys family encompasses several product lines. Bigjigs Rail is the flagship wooden railway range and one of the most extensive on the market, with over 150 products including complete train sets, individual locomotives, track expansion, tunnels, bridges and themed accessories. The Heritage Collection features wooden replicas of famous British locomotives including the Flying Scotsman, Mallard and Duchess of Hamilton. All Bigjigs Rail products are compatible with other major wooden railway brands including Brio. Beyond railways, Bigjigs produces wooden puzzles, educational toys, arts and crafts, and the Tidlo range of classic wooden toys acquired from John Crane in 2018. All products are made from responsibly sourced materials and decorated with non-toxic paints.
At Wonderland Models, we stock a selection of Bigjigs Rail trains, train sets and accessories. Shop securely online for express shipping or visit our in-store experts in Edinburgh for personalised advice.
BigJigs
Bigjigs Toys is a British family-run toy company founded in 1985 by Peter and Liz Ireland in a garden shed in Kent, England. Peter, who was training as a craft design teacher at the time, began making wooden puzzles from old floorboards and selling them at local markets. From those humble beginnings, Bigjigs has grown into a global brand sold in over 100 countries, with a large warehouse and office facility in Folkestone, Kent. The company remains family-owned, with Peter and Liz's sons now involved in the business, and powers its warehouse with 216 solar panels.
The Bigjigs Toys family encompasses several product lines. Bigjigs Rail is the flagship wooden railway range and one of the most extensive on the market, with over 150 products including complete train sets, individual locomotives, track expansion, tunnels, bridges and themed accessories. The Heritage Collection features wooden replicas of famous British locomotives including the Flying Scotsman, Mallard and Duchess of Hamilton. All Bigjigs Rail products are compatible with other major wooden railway brands including Brio. Beyond railways, Bigjigs produces wooden puzzles, educational toys, arts and crafts, and the Tidlo range of classic wooden toys acquired from John Crane in 2018. All products are made from responsibly sourced materials and decorated with non-toxic paints.
At Wonderland Models, we stock a selection of Bigjigs Rail trains, train sets and accessories. Shop securely online for express shipping or visit our in-store experts in Edinburgh for personalised advice.
- Bigjigs Rail Wooden Railway
Bigjigs Rail is the flagship range within the Bigjigs Toys family and is one of the most extensive wooden railway systems on the market. The collection includes over 150 products, covering complete train sets, individual locomotives, carriages, track expansion packs, tunnels, bridges, stations, level crossings and themed accessories. The Heritage Collection features beautifully painted wooden replicas of famous British locomotives including the Flying Scotsman, Mallard and Duchess of Hamilton. Themed train sets cover construction, safari, dinosaurs, pirates, fire and rescue, farming and more. All Bigjigs Rail products are compatible with other major wooden railway brands.
- Why Buy Bigjigs from Wonderland Models?
Wonderland Models stocks a selection of Bigjigs Rail wooden trains, train sets and accessories. Whether you are looking for a starter set, a Heritage Collection locomotive or track expansion pieces, our team can help. Bigjigs Rail pairs well with wooden toys from Le Toy Van for extended imaginative play. We offer fast UK delivery with express options, secure online ordering, and over 50 years of specialist hobby knowledge. Visit our Edinburgh store or shop online with confidence.
- Are Bigjigs Rail trains compatible with other wooden railway brands?
Yes. All Bigjigs Rail products are compatible with other major wooden railway systems including Brio, Thomas Wooden Railway, IKEA LILLABO and Melissa and Doug. Track, trains and accessories can be mixed and matched freely.
- What age are Bigjigs trains suitable for?
Bigjigs Rail products are recommended for children aged 3 and over. The wooden trains and track pieces are chunky, durable and designed to be handled by small hands. The sets encourage imaginative play, problem-solving and spatial awareness.
- What are Bigjigs trains made from?
Bigjigs Rail products are made from responsibly sourced rubberwood and painted with non-toxic paints. The company is based in Folkestone, Kent, and was founded in 1985. Bigjigs Toys operates its warehouse using 216 solar panels.