I only find starter sets interesting if they have something unique to offer, and the BRIO #33627 Travel Station set has something that has been missing in the BRIO lineup since it first appeared in the 1950’s: curved bridges!
There’s two of them in the set, and they are designed to fit the large E curved track. The track is not attached to the bridge: it fits (snugly) inside the curved frame, allowing you to slide the track forward and back to get the positioning you want. You can very easily put two of these bridges end-to-end.
The bridge itself is a simple truss style, but what it lacks in frills it makes up for in just being unique. It’s the only curved bridge in the BRIO lineup.
Of course, US$80 (as of April, 2018) is a steep price for just two bridges, but there are several other components in the starter set that are enticing including a F parallel switch (which hasn’t been in production in nearly two decades) and a rather unique curved-Y track station design. If you like the BRIO World styling, the latter is another unique addition to your setup.
