How to Make a Lego Wooden Train
My son wanted his Lego on his wooden train track. Here's how I made it happen.
This morning my son asked me, "Why can't my Lego fit on my train track?" He wouldn't settle for "It just can't, it's Lego."
As far as I could see, nobody sells Lego wooden trains that fit a standard wooden or Brio track. He had a few old trains that never got played with, so I adapted them into a combo. I'm sure other parents have hit this "serious" issue, so here's how I did it.
Tools: a countersink, a 5mm drill bit, a screwdriver, a drill, a chisel and a hammer.
Step 1. Chisel the top off the wooden train.
Step 2. Find a piece of Lego that sits nicely on the train base and drill two holes, one at each end. Drill the piece upside down through the round bit so the hole is centred.
Step 3. Countersink the holes a little to take the screw heads, then chip away any excess plastic.
Step 4. Screw the Lego to the wooden base, making sure the screw heads sit flush.
Step 5. Avoid any more questions and have a cup of tea while he plays with them.