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Trains are, according to most small people, one of the most fascinating inventions of all time. From classic books like Polar Express and the Little engine that could, to video series and toys like Thomas the tank engine, trains have a real knack for capturing kid's imagination. Now with next to little money and some of your time, you can build that special little guy something they'll really love.
Paul's free train playset plans feature fun details and interactive play kid's need to keep a healthy mind. If you have the basic tools, you can build this! Don't forget to give your new locomotive it's very own train station.
These free plans are also here to help wet your appetite to our complete, playground grade train, play-set plan. Named the Sunny Valley Locomotive, this 7 car design is easy to build and will provide your kids with many hours of play. Check it out!
Features:
- 27 ft² in usable play space
- 3 total entrances/exits
- Engine compartment can be crawled through
- 4.5' max interior head room
- Designed for children aged 3-7
- 27 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Dimensions:
- 5' Wide (w/ side steps)
- 7' 7" Deep
- 5' 7" Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- 14 ft² of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List:
Decking:
(10) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
(3) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
(1) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
Framing:
(13) 2” x 4” x 8'
(3) 2” x 4” x 10'
(2) 2” x 4” x 12'
(1) 2” x 6” x 8'
(1) 2” x 6” x 10'
(10) 2” x 2” x 3'
Plywood:
(3) 4' x 8' x 5/8” Plywood PT
Hardware List:
- (5 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
- (5 lbs) GRK 2.5” R4 Screws
- (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws
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Extremely vivid diagram, confusing the way it is written but if you read the plans before front to back you will understand the concept of direction before a single screw/nail is installed! Not sure all diagrams and or plans are the same specifications and layout but the three I received are written that way. READ READ READ,is my opinion to understand your steps and think through your build. For every step, think through your project and adjust accordingly. I purchased the "Twin eaks", once the slide came and looking at height and grade level I realized I would have to shorten the window area for mounting because im building the base system on 4x6 which added height to the mounting area for the slide lip which is my mistake not the plans. Simple mistake before build because I didn't want the frame on the ground,could cause a person without basic carpentry and or construction background a costly mistake! Great plans the company wrote in drawing we purchased, better explanation though 5☆ all in all. I have not started but will be built the week of the 23rd of this month,hopefully pictures I'll be able to send so this company can put up on their site. Happy building for that priceless smile you will get,that's what life is about. Our son "Chance"will be on vacation to come home to something they supplied as an idea and my hands for the creation. Not about you, its about that road to the memory and creation of the memory you are about to imprint into the child or children!!!
Built for my 3 yr old daughter, and she loves it! Easy to build with some common sense and knowledge. Changed a few things to make it our own. I wish the instructions broke down how to make the cuts in each board but I got a few extra to make it work. Only needed 2 sheets of plywood.
Looks fabulous
As the title said I haven't built it yet but the plans and timber list are superb, even though I'll have to convert to metric (damn European education). I'm sure this is going to make my little boy very happy. Unfortunately timber where I'm from (wales) is very expensive and I'm slowly getting some money together. I'll upload the results to you in a couple of months when completed. Thank you so much for what you do.
These plans were fantastic and so detailed. My wife and I built this in an afternoon for my nephew. We ended up using 1x6 cedar boards for everything because it’s what I had but it was no problem because the plans were so perfect.
