Metro names can hide an important difference: some products build an entire railway, while others add one scene to a railway already at home. This guide is about Metro Train & Tunnel 33970, not the larger Metro Railway Set.
What comes with BRIO Metro Train & Tunnel?
| Part | Included? | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Metro locomotive | Yes | One of the two connected train units |
| Passenger wagon | Yes | A carriage for the metro journey |
| Opening tunnel | Yes | A transparent-roof destination with access to the railway inside |
| Railway track | Not in the listed contents | Use compatible track already owned |
| Play figures | Not in the listed contents | The train has space for two articulated BRIO World figures |
The Metro Train & Tunnel is recommended for ages 3 and above. Its locomotive and passenger wagon connect with magnetic couplings. The practical attraction is a new train-and-tunnel story, rather than another complete track layout.
What glows, and what should you expect?
BRIO describes the train and tunnel as glow-in-the-dark. The clear tunnel roof also lets the child see the train, and the tunnel opens so play is not restricted to pushing something through a closed tube.
Treat the glow as a feature, not the whole purchase decision. If the child enjoys metro journeys and tunnel stops, the product has a clear role in daylight too. Do not choose it on an assumed glow duration or dramatic brightness shown in an edited photograph.
Who should buy it?
It is a focused option for a family with a working railway and a child who wants another destination. A familiar route can become an underground journey by adding the tunnel and changing the train, without rebuilding everything into a larger set.
It is less suitable when the real problem is missing track, too few route choices or a first railway that cannot yet be built. It also does not supply the figures simply because the train has seats. Decide which missing function you want the gift to fill.
When a starter set makes more sense
If the recipient has no railway, compare the Starter Travel Train Set instead. That complete 22-piece railway includes track, a passenger train, figures and a platform. It answers a different need from the Metro addition: building a first playable route.
Use our BRIO beginner railway guide for other complete-set choices. If the family already owns track and wants to compare different engine styles, the BRIO train-engine guide covers the wider category.
Check the exact product before gifting
Look for 33970 when you want this train and tunnel. Check the recipient’s existing railway and the product’s age guidance, then choose the addition only if a metro scene is the missing attraction. A similarly named complete set is not an interchangeable purchase.
Key takeaways
- 33970 contains a locomotive, wagon and tunnel, not a track layout.
- The train and tunnel have the manufacturer-described glow feature; figures are not included.
- Existing railway: consider the Metro addition. No railway: start with a complete set.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in Metro Train & Tunnel?
Metro Train & Tunnel 33970 includes one metro locomotive, one passenger wagon and one tunnel. These are the three listed pieces. Track and play figures are not included in that list, so it should not be treated as a complete first railway.
Which parts glow in the dark?
The manufacturer describes both the metro train and tunnel as glow-in-the-dark. This guide does not promise a particular brightness, charging-light requirement or glow duration. The transparent tunnel and blue train also provide a visible metro play scene in ordinary daylight.
Are the two passenger figures included?
No figures are listed among the three included pieces. The train has room for two articulated BRIO World figures, but seating capacity is not the same as included contents. If figures matter to the gift, check what is already owned or select a set that lists them.
Is this the same as the Metro Railway Set?
No. Metro Train & Tunnel is product 33970, the three-piece train-and-tunnel addition. Metro Railway Set is a different product, 33513. Similar metro wording does not make their included track, contents or buying purpose interchangeable.
Should I buy it as a first BRIO gift?
Only if the recipient already has compatible railway track and wants this train-and-tunnel scene. For a household starting from nothing, a complete starter railway such as Starter Travel Train Set provides the track and train needed to build a route.
