![]() ![]() Fender Washers (4) – to fit your eye bolts.In conclusion, I recommend using the heavier eye bolts, but if you won’t be hauling any heavier passengers, and you only have 3 or less cars, the lighter duty may work fine. They held up well, but they are more expensive. I then switched the bolts out for heavy duty, galvanized steel eye bolts (3/8 inch x 4-1/4in long, & an inside inner diameter of 3/4 inch) found HERE. Then, some heavier passengers rode in the train and the eye bolts bent. Originally, I used 90lb light duty bolts (5/16in x 3-1/4in long) with an inside eye diameter of 3/4 inch) found HERE. The wider based wheels will prevent the barrel from tipping while turning with a heavier adult in it. Usually a dolly with the inflatable rubber wheels are wider based than the hard wheels that don’t need to be aired up (like mine). Note: If you are going to be hauling around adults, I suggest a wider wheel base. ![]() ![]() Dolly or hand trucks (You will need one dolly for each train car) I bought mine at Walmart, but you can also get them HERE.Fender Washers (4) that fit the screws (to mount the seat).long (1 for each train car, as this is the seat) Pool Noodles-I used these as padding for the center opening of the barrel, and used two (2) noodles for each barrel.Plastic 50 gallon Barrels (get as many as you want train cars).Wood-cutting chop saw (for cutting wooden seat).Jigsaw (for cutting hole out of plastic barrels).Wrenches Or Ratchets for tightening nuts to eye bolts.Want to print out this tutorial without the ads?Ĭlick here to download my DIY Easy Barrel Train PDF Printable Tutorial for only $5! Tools: This barrel train that I built is super easy to make and anyone can have a whole train put together, from start to finish, in just one afternoon! DIY Easy Barrel Train Tutorial: All Aboard!! What kid doesn’t love a train! Barrel trains are always the hit of the party and no one (including big kids like myself) can resist riding in them! They’re great for any kind of party or even parades and they offer endless hours of entertainment for everyone! You can pull barrel trains with just about anything including lawnmowers, 4-wheelers, golf carts, side-by-sides, and the list goes on! ![]()
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