How to Elevate the Holiday Express Train Tracks Easily

How to Elevate the Holiday Express Train Tracks Easily

Hey there! So, guess what? The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means? It’s time to set up that super cool train set you bought ages ago. But wait! Your cats are plotting a takeover of the tracks again. And if I’ve learned anything from my past life choices, it’s that cats think they’re the rulers of everything, including your holiday express train. So today, I’m gonna tell you how to elevate those train tracks without losing your mind or falling into a box of old decorations. Buckle up; it’s about to get hilarious!

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

First things first! You gotta gather supplies like you’re on a scavenger hunt for buried treasure. Trust me, it’s SO much fun. Get some wooden blocks, or if you can’t find any, just use shoe boxes because those always come in handy! Grab tape too… but not the fancy kind. We want the kind that sticks really well but also looks like it’s been around since the last ice age.

Step 2: Find The Best Spot

Next up! Find the perfect spot for your tracks. This is important because nobody wants their train going over Grandma’s potted plant collection because that’s a recipe for disaster…and broken ceramics. Just imagine Grandma’s face if she walked in on a train wreck… literally. Look for an open space where cats can’t sneak attack your conductor or run away with the coal car.

Step 3: Create Track Supports

Now comes the fun part – making track supports! Take those wooden blocks or shoe boxes and stack ’em high like you’re building a tower in your living room and pretending it’s a skyscraper. But don’t make it too wobbly! If it collapses when you put tracks on it, you’ll have instant regret and maybe even tears (but hopefully not). Build them big enough so your little train can zoom right through without getting stuck or needing a crane to get outta there.

Step 4: Spacing Matters

Here’s where things get tricky – spacing matters more than you think! Everyone thinks just slapping those tracks down is easy-peasy but NOPE! It’s like putting together IKEA furniture without instructions (good luck with that!). Make sure there’s enough distance between each block so the train doesn’t jump off and go racing off into who-knows-where at breakneck speed like some deranged roller coaster ride designed by a toddler.

Step 5: Secure Those Tracks

After setting amost perfect layout comes securing those tracks down because we want our little engine buddy to stay on its path and not end up in Narnia instead of under your couch. Grab your trusty tape and start going crazy down the length of every piece of track until they’re basically glued down like they’re training magnets from space! Okay, maybe not magnets from space but close enough.

Step 6: Test Run Time

Yayyy! It’s time for testing!! Now you get to do something super fun—the test run!!! Get that remote control ready like you’re about to launch into outer space (whoa). If all goes well—hurray!!! If not…avoid eye contact with Grandma for a week while you’re pretending nothing happened.

Step 7: Add Some Christmas Cheer

Finally, let’s sprinkle on some holiday magic! Decorate around those tracks like you’re Santa decorating his sleigh—because why not? You could add tiny trees or even candy canes as drinks stations for the little engine that could (or should I say wouldn’t stop…). Just don’t be surprised when Fluffy starts playing elf trying to dismantle everything you’ve achieved!

FAQ Section

Question: Can I use anything other than wood blocks?
Answer: Sure thing! Shoe boxes work great too…just don’t tell your mom I’m using her old ones.

Question: What if my cat sits on the track?
Answer: Then you’ve got an instant kitty conductor, providing premium entertainment!

Question: Do I need special tools for this project?
Answer: Nahh just some tape and possibly lots of patience which honestly might be harder than finding that old tape.

Question: How high should I elevate my tracks?
Answer: Honestly as long as it’s higher than grandma’s potted plants—we’re good!

Question: Will my friends think I’m weird doing this alone?
Answer: Only if they aren’t jealous of how EPIC it’s going to look afterward!

Question: Can I light up my tracks too?
Answer: Totally!! Just don’t burn down yer house trying to make it look extra festive!

Question: What do I do if it falls apart?
Answer: Panic? Nahhh just eat cookies till ya feel better…and then rebuild with new hopes and dreams!

So there ya have it! A super easy way with extra laughs guaranteed to elevate your holiday express train enjoyment (and keep Fluffy entertained!). Happy holidays and may all your trains stay on track—literally!