Train Station Playhouse

Step into a nostalgic miniature world with the Train Station Playhouse Plan, nestled atop an elevated platform that mimics a classic country station. This adorable 8x10 foot structure features a front porch complete with a station clock and lamppost, capturing the timeless appeal of rail travel. A tri-tier gable roof arches over the cabin while multiple shed style windows invite in natural light, breathing life into imaginative play stations and cozy waiting rooms. Inside, roughly 80 square feet of usable space provides room for games, storytelling, or ticket boothing fun.

The elevated platform and supporting posts lift the station into a playful stage, perfect for accents like decorative signs, a chalkboard departure list, or hanging accessories. The gabled porch supports a charming Dutch style door and station flair that echoes nostalgia and character. Designed with simplicity and whimsy in mind, this plan is popular for homes, schools, and daycares wanting a themed structure that is both approachable to build and magical to explore.

Features:

• 80 ft² in usable play space
• Elevated platform and building to mimic a real station
• Front porch & lower Dutch door
• 7 14" x 21" glass shed window openings
• 3 Gable Roofs
• Mock Station clock
• 6' 8" max interior head room
• Designed for children aged 3-8
• 36 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🏘️ Town & Village Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 10' Wide
• 8' Deep
• 9' 8" Tall

Framing Details:

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

Roofing Details:

• 30° gable roof pitch
• 70 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:
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 17 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 20 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 23 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 18 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 4 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

2x2:
( 12 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

Plywood:
( 11 ) ½" Plywood Sheets