toy train tracks

kettlekorn · September 05, 2015, 05:52:42 PM

Has anyone used the router bit collection sold by rockler and others to make toy train tracks for small (Thomas-like) trains. I'm thinking about purchasing the 3 bit set to start making our own train table arrangement. I would like to use cedar for the tracks since we will be making it outdoors (at our playground complex) under a pavilion type structure. I would like for the "table" to be about ten feet by ten feet. We have 7 grandchildren with the oldest just having her 5th birthday recently and they all seem to like trains. We would appreciate any feedback. Thanks

beenthere · September 05, 2015, 08:04:25 PM

Interesting, so do you have any links to some resource materials that tell more about the toy train tracks you are planning to make?

kettlekorn · September 05, 2015, 08:29:17 PM

beenthere, yes I will get those links posted as soon as I find them again. What really perked our interest was a visit to the "train" store in Fenton, MO where I believe they make the trains and accessories. They also have some massive train tables for the kids to play on. I spent most of the summer building a "climb on" locomotive out of cedar (about 12' x 4' feet-9 foot tall) complete with train horn and bell for the playground. I will get a picture on here soon. thanks.

kettlekorn · September 05, 2015, 10:50:46 PM

here is a link to rockler's info on their bits and the process of making the tracks.

http//images.rockler.com/plans/traintrackplan.pdf

jueston · September 09, 2015, 09:05:37 AM

i assume these are close to the same bits, but mlcs has train bits too

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bt_bull.html#train_track_bit_anchor

giant splinter · September 09, 2015, 11:44:43 AM

That looks like a great project,and a fun one for the older boys also.

opticsguy · September 12, 2015, 11:16:42 PM

" I spent most of the summer building a "climb on" locomotive out of cedar (about 12' x 4' feet-9 foot tall) complete with train horn and bell for the playground. "

Photos please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kettlekorn · September 14, 2015, 06:42:18 PM

Plan on taking some photos tomorrow of the playground train and if I can figure out how to post, it will be done soon. Have ordered the track router bit set from amazon and look forward to getting started. It might be an all winter project.

kettlekorn · September 15, 2015, 06:50:53 PM

Here is the photo of the climb on playground train I promised.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · September 15, 2015, 07:08:11 PM

WOW! 8) 8) 8)

kettlekorn · September 15, 2015, 07:27:47 PM

I believe about 4 or 5 fairly good sized cedars paid the price for the train. It certainly is fun to be able to cut your own material when you want it.