Thunder Express Train Playground Plan・2-Sizes

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Everyone loves trains.  The larger the train, the better! Seeing one of the old steam engines pull into the station provides such a warm feeling. Some people have small locomotive models that travel around their Christmas tree, others have elaborate setups in their basements, and some build detailed playhouse versions for their kids.  Get ready for a play structure your kids, and every one else's will have fun with for a long time.

With openings for slides, ladders and a spot to hang a bell, your child will absolutely fall in love with this elaborate 8x16 (Standard) or 10x20 (Deluxe)  wooden steam engine playset and will make you a railway hero.  Maybe you could even add more passengers with a handy, dandy caboose?  Thomas would be proud. 

Features:

  • 150ft² (Standard) or 300ft² (Deluxe) in usable play space
  • Designed for ages 3-9
  • Three total stories
  • Engine compartment is a 12 foot tunnel
  • Details such as steam stacks, headlight, 5 wheels on each side, stairs, cattle catcher & openings for slides!
  • 45 page (Standard) or 58 page (Deluxe), step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🚂 Vehicle Playset Plans

Dimensions (Standard):

  • 8' 4" Wide
  • 20' Deep
  • 13' Tall

Dimensions (Deluxe):

  • 10' Wide
  • 25' Deep (w/o swingset)
  • 16' Tall

Lumber List (Standard):

Decking:
( 30 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 44 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 70 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
( 9 ) 5/4" x 6 x 16'

2x4:

( 56 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 43 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 16 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 3 ) 2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 3 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 19 ) 2” x 6” x 10'

2x8:
( 3 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 7 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 2 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
( 5 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

2x12:
( 3 ) 2” x 12” x 8'

Lumber List (Deluxe):

Decking:
( 58 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 90 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 54 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
( 31 ) 5/4" x 6 x 16'

2x4:

( 75 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 44 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 18 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 14 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 10'

2x8:
( 15 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 8 ) 4" x 4" x 8'
( 14 ) 4" x 4" x 10'
( 3 ) 4" x 4" x 12'

4x6:
( 2 ) 4" x 6" x 10'
( 1 ) 4" x 6" x 12'


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Leland
Large Train

Loved the plans for the train. Very detailed and saved us a lot of time so we didn't have to figure out all the measurements. We modified it a bit so we could add swings as well as a climbing net to it. We've gotten 2 different plans from Paul so far and both have been great. Will definitely be back if we need another design.