Train with Wagon Papercraft for Your Elf

Train with Wagon papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

Print this free Train with Wagon papercraft, color it, cut it out and fold it into a little prop for your elf. Lay tracks of paper strips or yarn down the hallway. Build time is about 30–40 minutes.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Train with Wagon papercraft: An engine and a wagon that you can link together with a piece of string. Size: Engine approx. 4.6 × 1.9 × 2.6 cm (1.8 × 0.7 × 1 in) · wagon 4.4 × 2 × 2.3 cm (1.7 × 0.8 × 0.9 in).

At a Glance

Difficulty
●●● hard
Craft time
about 30–40 minutes
Size
Engine approx. 4.6 × 1.9 × 2.6 cm · wagon 4.4 × 2 × 2.3 cm
Pages
1 × A4
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer
  • Heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) recommended
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler and an empty ballpoint pen for scoring
  • string for linking the cars

📐 Step-by-Step Instructions

🖨️ Important: print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”.

1
Color and cut out both pieces.
2
Engine: fold the dash-dot lines backward, glue the gray tab inside, tuck in the bottom and roof.
3
Wagon: fold the walls backward and stand them up, glue the corner tabs inside.
4
Connect the engine and wagon with a piece of thread – all aboard the elf express!
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • Join the engine and wagon with string. Knot it around a glued tab so it holds.
  • Hard build: Split the work. One child colors, a grown-up cuts and folds, and you glue together.
  • Print at 100% (actual size), not “fit to page.” Otherwise the measurements and tabs will not line up.
  • Small paper pieces are not for children under 3. Craft and play only with supervision.

🎭 How the Elf Plays With It

Lay tracks of paper strips or yarn down the hallway. Your elf arrives by train in the morning. Snap a photo of the finished piece in its spot. It makes a nice December keepsake.

📦 Matching printable set: North Pole Trip

Goes Well With

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big is the “Train with Wagon” papercraft?
According to the template: Engine approx. 4.6 × 1.9 × 2.6 cm (1.8 × 0.7 × 1 in) · wagon 4.4 × 2 × 2.3 cm (1.7 × 0.8 × 0.9 in). An elf is about the size of a yogurt cup.

How long does it take, and what age is it for?
About 30 to 40 minutes. Best from about age 9 or as a team project with a grown-up.

How do I link the engine and wagon?
Use a short piece of string or yarn. Tie it around both pieces or tape it on the inside.

Which paper and glue do I need?
Regular printer paper works, but heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) is sturdier. A glue stick is all you need for the tabs.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Zug mit Waggon.