Red Caboose Playset Plan

All aboard for a backyard adventure with the Red Caboose Playset Plan, a delightful and nostalgic tribute to the golden age of railroads. This two-level playset invites young conductors to climb aboard, peek from the lookout cupolas, and imagine life on the rails. With a bright and boxy design, working porches at each end, and an eye-catching profile, it's the perfect centerpiece for any play yard. Kids can explore the inside cabin, dash up the ladder, and zip down the built-in 5-foot slide as they imagine cross-country journeys through towns, forests, and mountains.

Designed to spark imagination and movement, this playset is packed with personality. Whether hosting passengers, delivering make-believe cargo, or serving as a cozy hideaway on the "rails," the caboose’s fun layout and vintage charm make it more than just a play structure, it’s a stage for adventure. With four entry points and plenty of space to climb, crawl, or pretend to steer from the cupola, this caboose is a ticket to hours of whimsical storytelling and playful discovery.

Features:

• 90 ft² in usable play space
• Front and back porches
• Four sets of access steps
• 5' height slide exit
• Four window cupola
• Fun details
• Designed for ages 3-12
• 38 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🚂 Vehicle Playset Plans

Dimensions:

• 7' Wide (9.5' w/ steps)
  
• 16' Deep
• 11' Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x4 & 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 13 ) 14" x 21"

Roofing Details:

• Arched roof pitch
• 120 ft² of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 28 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 7 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 24 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 8'

2x3:
( 15 ) 2” x 6” x 8'

2x4:
( 55 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 13 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 25 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 21 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 8 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

2x10:
( 1 ) 2” x 10” x 8'

4x4:
( 2 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 1” x 4” x 16'

6x6:
( 2 ) 6” x 6” x 8'

Plywood:
( 4 ) ½" Plywood Sheets