How to Build a Wooden Electric Train Storage Box

For the true fans of electric trains, having a wooden storage box for when the trains are not in use is an imperative. This eHow details how you can build your own wooden storage box.

Instructions

Preparing the Wood

1. Choose either 1 inch by 4 or 6 inch lumber for the frame of the wooden electric train storage box.

2. Cut the wood into four 36-inch lengths for the bottom of the box and four more for the frame of the box's top.

3. Measure and cut two pieces of ¼-inch plywood bead board for the sides of the wooden electric train storage box.

Assembling the Wooden Electric Train Storage Box

1. Apply some wood glue to the top edges of the wood for the frame of your storage box.

2. Lay the bead board on top of the frame. Make sure that the frame and the bead board are square before proceeding any further.

3. Choose the fasteners you will use to secure the bead board to the frame. You could use large-headed nails to give the wooden electric train storage box a more period look. If this is not a concern for you, a stable gun or a nail gun will work just fine.

4. Repeat the process for the bottom of the wooden electric train storage box.

5. Add bracing inside the top and the bottom as you build the wooden electric train storage box if you wish to use the box as a Christmas tree stand as well. Glue the braces first, making sure they are perfectly vertical, then secure them in place with nails.

6. Use a piano hinge to secure the top and the bottom together as you build a wooden electric train storage box. Clamp the two halves of the box together, cut the piano hinge to the proper length, and use a self-tapping bit to drill holes for the screws.

Compartments for the Wooden Electric Train Storage Box

1. Make compartments for the individual trains by cutting pieces of rigid foam and gluing them in place inside the wooden electric train storage box you are building.

2. Line the compartments with felt, then cut small panels from bead board to form the tops of the compartments to keep the trains in place while in storage.

3. Cut to holes in the panels so you can remove them easily.

Resources

• This is another storage box for a train.