About Bigjigs Rail
Bigjigs Rail is a beloved UK wooden railway brand with a heartwarming origin story. Founded in 1985 by teachers Peter and Liz Ireland in a garden shed in Kent, the company started by selling handmade wooden jigsaws at craft fairs. Their passion for child development led them to create educational toys that remain family-owned and operated to this day, now with their sons as directors. The company entered the wooden railway market in the 1990s and officially launched the Bigjigs Rail brand in 2007 with distinctive blue sky and green hills packaging. Today, Bigjigs Rail offers over 200 products including train sets themed around everything from the Flying Scotsman to Safari adventures and Fun Fairs. Their Heritage Collection celebrates iconic British locomotives like Mallard and Duchess of Hamilton. Sustainability is central to Bigjigs' ethos. Their toys are ethically sourced using hardwood that would otherwise be discarded as industrial byproduct. Their Folkestone headquarters is powered by 216 solar panels, and the company maintains a commitment to environmental responsibility while creating toys that last for generations. Bigjigs Rail products are fully compatible with Brio and other major wooden railway systems, making them an excellent choice for expanding existing collections. From starter train sets to elaborate expansion packs with bridges, engine sheds and accessories, the brand now sells in over 100 countries while remaining true to its family business roots.























