Bigjigs Rail Figure of Eight Roadway — 36-Piece Wooden Car & Road Set for Kids 3+

Calling all little petrol heads! The Bigjigs Rail Figure of Eight Roadway is a brilliantly designed wooden car set that brings road adventures to life on the playroom floor. With realistic grey road track pieces forming a classic figure-of-eight layout, a striking red bridge, three wooden cars, and 33 additional accessories, this 36-piece set delivers hours of open-ended imaginative play — all made from responsibly sourced, FSC® certified wood. Available now at All 4 Kids with fast Australia-wide delivery.

About the Bigjigs Rail Figure of Eight Roadway

A fun twist on Bigjigs' best-selling wooden roadway set, the Figure of Eight Roadway swaps rails for roads — giving young transport lovers a whole new world to explore. The figure-of-eight track layout creates a continuous loop that keeps cars circling through town, over the bridge, and out into the countryside, with no dead ends and no interruptions to the play.

Three wooden cars speed around the track while town and country folk go about their day alongside houses, traffic lights, road signs, and trees. It's a complete miniature world that children build themselves, play in, and rearrange — over and over again. This is screen-free, imagination-first play at its very best.

About Bigjigs Rail: Established in 2005 as part of the Bigjigs Toys family — a UK family business founded in 1985. The Bigjigs Rail range is one of the most complete and most awarded wooden railway and roadway systems available worldwide. All products conform to EN71 European Toy Safety Standards and use non-toxic, child-safe paints and lacquers.

What's in the Box — 36 Play Pieces

This wooden figure of eight roadway set is packed with everything needed to build and populate a complete road scene straight out of the box:

• 3 Wooden Cars — bright, colourful cars sized perfectly for little hands to push around the track
• Red Bridge — signature bright red bridge, the centrepiece where the figure-of-eight crosses over itself
• Grey Road Track Pieces — realistic grey road surface pieces that connect together to form the complete figure-of-eight layout
• 3 Houses — town and country houses to populate the roadside landscape
• Town & Country Folk — wooden figures for role play storytelling, bringing the community to life
• Traffic Lights — wooden traffic lights that add realism and introduce road safety concepts through play
• Road Signs — colourful wooden road signs for an authentic, detailed road environment
• Trees — wooden trees to complete the town and countryside setting

Total: 36 play pieces — all made from high-quality, responsibly sourced wood. Additional Bigjigs Rail road accessories are available separately to expand the set even further.

6 Reasons Kids (and Parents) Love This Wooden Roadway Set

Kids Build It Themselves

Connecting the road track pieces and assembling the scene is part of the play. The figure-of-eight layout is intuitive enough for children aged 3+ to put together with minimal help — developing fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and a real sense of accomplishment before the first car even rolls.

Rich Imaginative Role Play

The town folk, houses, traffic lights, and road signs create a fully inhabited world — not just a track to drive on. Children invent stories, create characters, and build narratives around their road scene, developing language skills, creativity, and social imagination in the process.

FSC® Certified & Sustainably Made

Crafted from 100% FSC® Certified wood — responsibly harvested from sustainably managed forests. Non-toxic, child-safe paints and lacquers throughout. Parents choosing Bigjigs are choosing toys that are kind to their child and to the planet.

Compatible with Major Wooden Rail Brands

Bigjigs Road/Rail link pieces allow the roadway to connect with Bigjigs Rail train tracks and most other major wooden railway brands. If your child already has a wooden train set, the roadway can become part of a much bigger, combined transport world.

Meets Strict Safety Standards

Conforms to EN71 European Toy Safety Standards — among the world's most rigorous toy safety benchmarks. All Bigjigs products use child-friendly, non-toxic paints and lacquers and are free from harmful chemicals. Safe for children from age 3 years.

An Outstanding Gift at a Great Price

At $88.95 AUD (from $109.95), the Figure of Eight Roadway delivers exceptional value — 36 pieces, award-winning quality, and a brand trusted by parents for 35+ years. It's an ideal birthday or Christmas gift for any child aged 3 to 7 who loves cars, roads, and small world play.

Learning Through Play — The Educational Benefits

Wooden toys like the Bigjigs Figure of Eight Roadway aren't just entertaining — they're developmental powerhouses. Here's what your child gains every time they play:

Fine Motor Skills — Connecting track pieces, positioning accessories, and pushing cars develops precise hand and finger control critical for writing readiness.

Problem Solving — Working out how the pieces connect and fit together to form the complete layout builds early spatial reasoning and logical thinking.

Language Development — Small world play is one of the richest contexts for language learning — children narrate stories, give characters dialogue, and expand vocabulary naturally.

Creativity & Imagination — Open-ended play with no rules or screen prompts encourages children to become the author — inventing scenarios, plots, and outcomes independently.

Social Play — Playing alongside siblings or friends encourages turn-taking, sharing, cooperation, and collaborative storytelling — essential early social skills.

Road Safety Awareness — Traffic lights, road signs, and pedestrian figures introduce young children to road concepts in a safe, playful, age-appropriate way.

Perfect For

• Budding car enthusiasts aged 3–7 who love cars, trucks, and road play
• Children who already own a Bigjigs Rail or compatible wooden train set and want to expand their play world
• Birthday and Christmas gifts — a truly impressive gift that children want to build immediately
• Kindy, childcare, and playgroup settings seeking quality open-ended play materials
• Eco-conscious families who prioritise sustainably made, screen-free, natural material toys
• Family play sessions — simple enough for a 3-year-old to set up independently, rich enough to engage older siblings

Expand the Play — Compatibility & Accessories

The Bigjigs Rail range is compatible with most other major wooden railway brands. Bigjigs Road/Rail link accessories (available separately) allow the road track to connect directly to wooden rail track, letting children combine their road and rail sets into one enormous transport network.

The Figure of Eight Roadway is the perfect starting point. Additional road track expansion packs, extra vehicles, and scenery pieces are available in the Bigjigs Rail collection at All 4 Kids to grow the road world as your child's interest develops.

Product Specifications

About Bigjigs Toys — 35+ Years of Award-Winning Play

Bigjigs Toys is a family-operated business that began in June 1985 with jigsaws crafted in a garden shed in Kent, England. Nearly four decades later, Bigjigs has grown into one of the most trusted and celebrated wooden toy brands in the world — with a mission that has never wavered: to deliver quality, safe, affordable, and responsibly sourced toys that complement childhood through fun, exploration, and learning.

Bigjigs Rail, launched in 2005, is one of the most complete wooden railway and road systems on the market — with over 150 products in the range covering train sets, road sets, track expansions, accessories, and more. All Bigjigs Rail products meet BS EN71 toy safety requirements and use child-friendly, non-toxic paints and lacquers. The brand is a firm favourite among parents who value quality, sustainability, and genuine educational play value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the Bigjigs Figure of Eight Roadway suitable for? The Figure of Eight Roadway is designed for children aged 3 years and above. The track connectors and accessories are sized appropriately for little hands from age 3+. The open-ended play value grows with the child — a 3-year-old will enjoy basic car play, while a 5–7 year old will construct complex scenes and elaborate stories. Note: the set contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years.

Is this a road set or a train set? What's the difference? This is a road set — not a railway. Instead of train tracks, it has wooden road pieces with a realistic grey road surface, and instead of trains and carriages, it comes with three wooden cars. Via Bigjigs Road/Rail link accessories (available separately), the road track can connect to Bigjigs Rail wooden train track, allowing both sets to be used together in one combined play scene.

Is it compatible with BRIO, Thomas, or other wooden railway brands? Bigjigs Rail is compatible with most major wooden railway brands. However, this is a road set — the road track pieces use a different connector to standard rail track. The Bigjigs Road/Rail link pieces (sold separately) bridge the gap between road and rail tracks. For the best experience, pair this roadway with other Bigjigs Road accessories and Bigjigs Rail track via the link pieces.

Is Bigjigs wood really sustainably sourced? Yes — all Bigjigs wooden toys are made from FSC® Certified wood, meaning the timber comes from forests managed to meet the environmental, social, and economic standards of the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification is one of the world's most trusted standards for responsible forestry. Bigjigs also uses non-toxic, child-safe paints and lacquers on all products.

How do I clean the Bigjigs Roadway pieces? Wipe individual pieces clean with a lightly damp cloth when needed. Do not submerge the pieces in water or put them in a dishwasher, as prolonged moisture exposure can warp wood and affect the connectors. Avoid strong chemical cleaners. Store in a dry location when not in use.

How big is the assembled layout? When fully assembled, the Figure of Eight Roadway measures approximately 85cm wide × 44cm long × 7.5cm high. This fits comfortably on a low coffee table, play mat, or directly on the floor — large enough to be immersive while compact enough to store easily at the end of playtime.

Can I expand this set with more pieces? Absolutely — the Figure of Eight Roadway is the perfect starting point for a much larger road world. Additional Bigjigs Road accessories including extra track pieces, expansion packs, vehicles, scenery, and Road/Rail link pieces are available to grow the set. Browse the full Bigjigs Rail collection at All 4 Kids to find compatible accessories.