Free visual guide

Bridge Figure Eight Wooden Train Track Layout

Build the Bridge Figure Eight wooden train track layout with 25 pieces. This free guide includes an exact track list and 9 visual stages.

  • Beginner
  • 44 min
  • 25 track pieces
  • 62 × 108 cm play space

Finished build

See the whole bridge figure eight first.

One continuous figure eight with the crossing separated by height.

Finished Bridge Figure Eight train tracks build

Gather the pieces

Gather 25 train track pieces.

Match the track shapes first. Exact fit can vary by brand, so compare each connection before building the full route.

PieceQuantity
Curved Switch Left1
Large Curve 4510
Long Straight 2164
Short Straight 1082
Middle Straight 723
Curved Merge Right1
Ascending Track 216 × 642
Stackable Support Block 642
Female-to-Female Adapter 541
Male-to-Male Adapter 541
Total25

Build together

Follow 9 connected stages.

Each picture keeps the route connected as it grows, so the family can see where the next track belongs.

  1. Stage 1
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 1 of 9: Add this junction and continue both connected routes.

    Add this junction and continue both connected routes.

  2. Stage 2
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 2 of 9: Continue the next bend with 3 curved tracks.

    Continue the next bend with 3 curved tracks.

  3. Stage 3
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 3 of 9: Continue the next bend with 3 curved tracks.

    Continue the next bend with 3 curved tracks.

  4. Stage 4
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 4 of 9: Extend the connected route with 3 straight tracks.

    Extend the connected route with 3 straight tracks.

  5. Stage 5
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 5 of 9: Add this raised section and its support blocks.

    Add this raised section and its support blocks.

  6. Stage 6
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 6 of 9: Continue the next bend with 3 curved tracks.

    Continue the next bend with 3 curved tracks.

  7. Stage 7
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 7 of 9: Add this junction and continue both connected routes.

    Add this junction and continue both connected routes.

  8. Stage 8
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 8 of 9: Add this raised section and its support blocks.

    Add this raised section and its support blocks.

  9. Stage 9
    Bridge Figure Eight, stage 9 of 9: Close the final connection and check the complete route.

    Close the final connection and check the complete route.

Continue in 3D

Inspect the whole railway in EverPieces.

The App adds a rotatable 3D layout, closer inspection of raised routes, private progress, and the complete layout library.