Brio train tracks compatible with Thomas?

[angelberg]

It's my DS1's second birthday soon... we're thinking about a BRIO train set.
But before we shell out heaps, two pertinent questions:
Are BRIO train tracks compatible at all with the die-cast metal Thomas trains (made by Learning Curve I think)? Or do those trains only fit their own tracks?
And, where is BRIO made? My DH would like to get something "not made in China"...
Thanks!

[orienteerer]

Don't bother with Brio, buy Tesco etc as they are compatible and soooo much cheaper.

[orienteerer]

Ops, only just read the "not made in China".......

[thisisyesterday]

no, it won't fit with the die-cast thomas, only the wooden thomas stuff

[MrsTittleMouse]

All the wooden stuff is interchangable. We have a mix of Thomas, Brio, Tesco, Ikea and ELC and it all fits perfectly.

[orienteerer]

Sorry. too much wine........missed the metal die-cast bit...hic