Thunder Express Train Playground Plan・2-Sizes

All aboard for backyard fun with the Thunder Express Train Playground Plan! Available in two sizes, a cozy Standard and a spacious Deluxe, this playset offers plenty of room for kids to climb, explore, and imagine grand train adventures. Whether your little engineers want to chug through tunnels, climb ladders, or slide into exciting new worlds, this train playhouse is built to spark creativity and active play for children aged 3 to 9.

Every detail of the Thunder Express is designed to delight. From steam stacks and a bright headlight to big wheels and a cattle catcher, this train looks and vibes like a real locomotive. Both sizes offer multiple levels and fun features like ladders and slide openings. For even more excitement, you can add the matching caboose playset to build a full train that turns your backyard into a lively railway. With clear, step-by-step plans, building this charming playset is almost as fun as playing on it!

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!
• 44 page (Standard) or 56 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:

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

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'