ScienceSeeds DIY Train User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
TO BUILD YOUR VERY OWN
BACKGROUND
A locomotive is the part of a train
that provides the power to pull the
whole train along the railroad tracks.
Locomotive engines can be powered
by steam, gas, and electricity.
Our locomotive is designed to roll on
most surfaces. It can also pull along
several wagons that are also available
as scienceSeeds kits.
PREP
• Lay out your pieces so you can easily
identify them.
• Use markers or paint to decorate
the various parts to personalize your
locomotive. We recommend coloring
the pieces before assembly.
• Your locomotive has been laser cut
on plywood which is not always
uniform in width. Consequently some
pieces may t more tightly or loosely
than others.
• Use sandpaper (included) to sand
down parts if the t is tight.
• If the t is loose, you can use wood
glue to secure the parts. Use small
amounts when applying the glue.
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Locomotive Base
Side 1
Side 2
Vertical supports (x3)
Front cover
Tilted cover
Chimney sides (x2)
Chimney connector
Chimney base
Back panel
Back at tab
Back rounded connector
Roof
Dowels (x3)
Wheels (x6)
Kit also includes
sandpaper strips
PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
LOCOMOTIVE
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Pieces should snap into place. You
may need to push on them a bit to
insert. If the t is very tight, use the
enclosed sandpaper to le the edges
down. Alternatively you can push
them into place by gently tapping
with a hammer
PHASE 3
If you have purchased addionial
train kits from scienceSeeds
such as the Wagon No. 1 or
Wagon No. 2, you can connect
them (using the K2 connector).
If you are connecting your loco-
motive to another train car from
scienceSeeds, use the K2 connector
as shown. Else, use the K1 bar.
Insert the dowels into the holes of
one of the locomotive sides. Cap the
ends of the dowels with the wheels.
They should t tightly - if they are too
tight, use the provided sandpaper to
sand down the dowels. If loose, use
glue to secure the wheels.
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU DID IT!
Share your completed creation with us on
Instagram or Facebook!: @scienceSeeds
Additional kits are available at
www.scienceseeds.com/shop
TRAIN + WAGON(S) KIT
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
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INSTRUCTIONS
TO BUILD YOUR VERY OWN
BACKGROUND
The covered wagon was a staple form
of transportation in pre-industrial
America. Many pioneers traveled west
in these types of wagons.
Our wagons are designed to roll
on most surfaces. They can also be
pulled along by the locomotive that
is available as an additional science-
Seeds kit.
PREP
• Lay out your pieces so you can easily
identify them.
• Use markers or paint to decorate
the various parts to personalize your
wagon. We recommend coloring the
pieces before assembly.
• Your wagon has been laser-cut on
plywood which is not always uniform
in width. Consequently some pieces
may t more tightly or loosely than
others.
• Use sandpaper to sand down parts if
the t is tight.
• If the t is loose, you can use wood
glue to secure the parts. Use small
amounts when applying the glue.
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Base
Wagon Side 1
Wagon Side 2
Front Panel
Back Panel
Flat Tab
Rounded connector
Roof arches (x2)
Roof planks
Dowels (x2)
Wheels (x4)
Pin Head
Pin Base
Pin Washer
Kit also includes
sand paper strips
PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
WAGON No. 1
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PHASE 3
Insert the dowels into the holes of one
of the wagon sides. Cap the ends of the
dowels with the wheels. They should
t tightly - if they are too tight, use the
provided sandpaper to sand down the
dowels. If too loose, use wood glue
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU DID IT!
Share your completed creation with
us on Instagram or Facebook!:
@scienceSeeds
Additional kits are available at
www.scienceseeds.com/shop
CONNECTING THE WAGONPHASE 1 PHASE 2
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When assembling the wagon, etch-
ings should face outward.
The wagon roof planks are
numbered. Arrange them
sequentially. To hide the
numbers ip the plank
before attaching to the
arches
If the planks are loose
use wood glue to secure
them in place.
Use F2 when attaching
this wagon to another
wagon, otherwise use F1.
To attach this wagon to another
wagon or a locomotive, position
the rounded connectors as shown
and thread the pin through them.
If you have purchased additional wagons
repeat the steps above to join the components.
Remember to use connector E2 in Phase 1
when connecting several wagons

INSTRUCTIONS
TO BUILD YOUR VERY OWN
BACKGROUND
Open wagons are designed primarily
for the transportation of bulk goods.
Load them up with your favorite
cargo.
Our wagons are designed to roll on
most surfaces. They are designed to
be pulled along by the locomotive
that is available as an additional
scienceSeeds kit.
PREP
• Lay out your pieces so you can easily
identify them.
• Use markers or paint to decorate
the various parts to personalize your
wagon. We recommend coloring the
pieces before assembly
• Your wagon has been laser-cut on
plywood which is not always uniform
in width. Consequently some pieces
may t more tightly or loosely than
others.
• Use sandpaper to sand down parts if
the t is tight.
• If the t is too loose, you can use
wood glue to secure the parts. Use
small amounts when applying the
glue.
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Base
Sides (x2)
Front
Back
Flat tab
Rounded Connector
Dowels (x2)
Wheels (x4)
Pin Head
Pin Base
Pin Washer
Kit also includes
sand paper strips
PARTS INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
WAGON No. 2
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ATTACHING THE WAGON
If you have purchased additional wagons repeat the steps
above to join the components. Remember to use connec-
tor E2 in Phase 1 when connecting several wagons
Insert the dowels into the holes of one of the
wagon sides. Cap the ends of the dowels with
the wheels. They should t tightly - if they are
too tight, use the provided sandpaper to sand
down the dowels. If too loose apply wood glue.
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU DID IT!
Share your completed creation with us on
Instagram or Facebook!: @scienceSeeds
Additional kits are available at
www.scienceseeds.com/shop
PHASE 1 PHASE 2
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When assembling your wagon, the etchings on
the panels should face outwards.
Use E2 when attaching
this wagon to another
wagon, otherwise use E1.
To attach the wagon to another wagon or a
locomotive, position the rounded connec-
tors as shown and thread the pin through
them.