The Santa Express Gingerbread Train was an award winner at the 2009 Eugene Festival of Trees. This was my first non-house gingerbread display, and was a lot of fun to create! To make a longer train, easily add more boxcars - which can easily be made using graham crackers!
All gingerbread templates are full-size and ready to use. No enlarging or tracing required.
This gingerbread paper template is pre-printed and shipped to you. You cut-out the paper template pieces, cut pieces from your gingerbread dough, and assemble per the instructions provided. This pre-printed template does NOT include baked gingerbread pieces or candy.
This gingerbread train template is also available for purchase as an e-Template download. Visit our template store at https://www.gingerbreadbydesign.com/shop for more information.
The pre-printed paper template package includes:
Gingerbread Train Template printed on 67lb card stock (full-size, no enlarging or tracing required)
Supply and Candy List
Recipes, including how many batches of dough is required for this design.
Rolling, Cutting, and Baking instructions
Assembly instructions
Decorating suggestions
Handy ziplock storage bag to store your templates
Santa Express Gingerbread Train Template
Electronic Download
This template is also available for puchase as an e-Template download.
Download the .pdf e-Template to your electronic device, print on your printer, cut-out the paper template pieces, cut pieces from your gingerbread dough, and assemble per the instructions provided.
Skill Level
Skill level for this train is Advanced, due to the number of pieces and specific assembly process.
Size
Finished size: Engine: 10" wide x 5" deep x 7" tall; Box Cars: 5 1/2" wide x 5" deep x 3" tall; Caboose: 7" wide x 5" deep x 7" tall. This does not include the base measurements.
Return Policy
Pre-printed gingerbread templates may be returned for a full refund if the paper pieces have not been cut-out yet. If the pre-printed gingerbread paper template pieces have been cut-out, the template cannot be returned for a refund.
Architect and Designer
Gingerbread Architect: Gingerbread-By-Design
Gingerbread Designer: Loreta Wilson