Maxim Enterprise Inc Multi Level Support Risers, 6-Piece

These are well made and really add to the ability to create track designs. The only downside is that they are too short for some of locomotives and some of the cars sold by many companies.

(Wife): Ok, I get it: these may not be quite as high as you'd want for taller trains. Fair enough. But, if you have small-ish trains like us, then these may work rather well. Also, I suspect I've found a work-around for taller trains, if you have the space.Pros:Six in one pack, so better value than the Brio stackable risersStackable in both directionsDoes a decent job keeping the track intact, even after our ~2yo daughter moved the entire trackNo worries about the risers easily falling overThe risers stack on top of each other in a compressed manner for storage, when stacked at an angleNeutral:No track on top of risers. This is good, in that you have the choice of selecting the track length you want to place on top; it is bad, in that the track will move around a little, if you don't use tape or glue to secure a small, 2"-ish straight piece atop each. (There's still room to support adjoining pieces. No worries there -- these things have a decent platform length.) So, it depends on how you want to use the risers.Also: 2" straight track pieces sold separately. What you see is what you get (the 6 stackable risers).The legs are secured by screws, so you might be able to remove them and add higher legs, if you wanted. Haven't tried it, though, and they are plastic, so you may wish to keep that in mind.Not sure how these risers would work with the securing clips that some folks use, since we don't use them. We just got a decent track set here on Amazon by Kids' Destiny, and we're finding so far that we don't really need the securing clips with this track and riser combination. = )Cons:These risers may not work with taller trains, although you can stack two together on either side of a ground track, with two further out, and have the train run under the two-story elevated track. To do this, you need two sets of ascending track (4 pieces total). Note: this takes up a bit of floor space. To be expected, I suppose; but if you don't leave enough space for the ascending track to seat well, the trains may be more apt to derail.Difficult to accommodate t-sections and possibly also curved track, without 2"-ish short, straight pieces connecting them on top. (In our experience, the curved pieces / t-sections, etc. work fine, when used in conjunction with these shorter pieces. You just need to have them available to use, that's all.)ConclusionI'm glad we bought these instead of the Brio risers. We can do more with one set, and they seem to be working well. Our daughter already seems to be enjoying these new risers, and I really like not having a ton of track pieces to readjust. = )

This is my son's review of these supports."Don't build under these red supports. Trains will get stuck under them."So there you go. A true review from an actual train set builder.Other then that, they are good.

The perfect height and quality to go with the rest of our Brio Collection.

Overall it isn't bad.Cons:- The shape though is not conducive to the ramp tracks because it is so square. The top has barely if no curvature so it will be fine if you were making a bridge with straight pieces but when it comes to just making a hill or something, it makes the seam of those 2 tracks more obvious. Not problematic when you position correctly but as kids move around it or if you are on a pad and as they scoot around it will shift a bit and then one of the tracks will raise higher than the other creating an uneven seam that the train bumps into or has a little dip into. This is problematic with any remote or motorized trains going uphill on these. Not a deal breaker as much as an annoyance. I just took some masking tape and rolled it and taped it to keep the tracks in place when the powered loco moves across.- One other con to note is the height. Those trains that have higher funnels or cab roofs will hit the top. For example, I have more than 15 pieces of thomas the train woodens and many fit under but those that have a higher funnel will knock into it. Yet, some of those trains will still fit under thomas licensed stations and underpasses.Pros:- they feel pretty sturdy, good solid plastic not the cheapy things that feel soda straw thin.- decent value for the money, you get 6 for the price- stackable...which is pretty cool. The legs interlock with a cutout on the top so it does rest secure. Sure beats the hell out of just those wooden little 2x1s by farWould I buy it again? Probably, if I didn't want to spend the money for a more cosemetically showy display. FOr kids' play...fine.