We did a whole guide on awesome 3D globe puzzles, but now we are really getting “on track” as we “blow the whistle” on what is the best 3D train puzzle! Is this guide going to be filled with lots of terrible train puns?
Well, we wish we could tell you it wasn’t, but we do not want to lie to you in the intro of this thing! In all seriousness, we love 3D puzzles here at Geek’s Oasis and trains are some of the most popular styles so that is why we are dedicating a whole guide to checking out the best ones today.
So, take your seat, grab your overpriced coffee from the snack bar, and help us figure out what the best out of these great quality 3D trains puzzles is!
Getting Into The Station On Time
You ever notice how when you are waiting for a train if it is like just five minutes late you have a bunch of people on the platform ready to kill someone? Well, that kind of frustration was not something we dealt with when trying to pick our puzzles for this list.
Ultimately, we decided that the ones that looked the coolest were the way to go, we just wish there was a 3D train puzzle of Astrotrain as that would have been number one on our list for sure!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We actually have a whole list of awesome Harry Potter 3D puzzles, but we really felt that The Hogwarts Express had to pull into the Geek’s Oasis station for this best 3D train puzzle guide too.
Arguably, the most iconic of all the trains in the cinema is the one here, so you are going to have a lot of fun putting this toy together. Well, maybe that one Hugh Grant and Paddington stroll along the roof on in Paddington 2 gives it a run for its money too.
It will look amazing on display and it's a perfect gift for children. However, you may even have to use a bit of wizardry to put this thing together as it has 460 pieces!
Good To Know
- Size: 24.75 x 3.5 x 5.25 inches
- Recommended age: 14 years and up
- While we love this 3D Hogwarts Express puzzle, there are actually other companies that make their own 3D puzzle version of the Hogwarts Express too.
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
If you have had a look at our movie puzzles guide, you know that we are big fans of movies here at Geek’s Oasis and that is why this particular 3D wooden puzzle has made this list.
No, this is not tied to any movie, but we love the old-timey style of this and it reminds us of the train that Doc and Marty used in Back to the Future Part III!
Coming in at 308 laser-cut pieces, this is quite challenging so we would not judge even if adults put in a call to the super smart Doc to help them out.
Good To Know
- Size: 12.08 x 2.63 x 3.2 inches
- Recommended age: 14 years and up
- Great gift for kids since it's not only a cool train model but involves some creative activity too
- We just love the authentic classic look of this steam train, plus the fact it kind of resembles the one from Back to the Future is pretty awesome too!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
“Holidays are coming, holidays are coming, holidays are coming”. Wait, that was a truck, not a train! Anyway, the spirit is the same! This fun Christmas-themed train would be a great gift to someone special during the holidays.
It is full of festive cheer, covered in fun unique colors and it is just so adorable. It is sure to be a major highlight of your Christmas decorations and you are going to have a great time putting this together piece by piece.
Good To Know
- Size: 33.7 x 8.9 x 6.1 inches
- Recommended age: 8 years and up
- This lights up, plays Christmas music, makes sounds and it even can puff some smoke as well! This is sure to fill even the Grinchiest Grinch with Christmas cheer!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
Hey, haven’t we already been on The Hogwarts Express in this 3D train puzzle guide? Well yes, but this one is so different we had to include it. We have looked at metal puzzles before and they were a lot of fun.
This is part of the Metal Earth series so you are tasked with removing the pieces from the sheets and then putting them into the right place. You will need a basic cutting tool and a small set of pliers, but this is a lot of fun and way more challenging to put together than you would think.
Good To Know
- Size: Engine, 4.25 x 0.79 x 1.34 inches, Coal Car 2.44 x 0.71 x 1.06 inches
- Recommended age: 14 years and up
- This is part of a set of awesome Metal Earth 3D Harry Potter puzzles that would look awesome in a collection together!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We are sure that you see the “38 pieces” and think that this is child’s play, well first of all, Chucky has nothing to do with this and secondly, this is way harder than you would think.
These little crystal puzzles are fiendishly tricky to put together as the blue translucent pieces make finding the right pieces that extra bit tricky. Once it is all complete, you will have this very stylish and eye-catching train to put on display.
Good To Know
- Size: 4 x 1.5 x 2.5 inches
- Recommended age: 12 years and up
- We feel that this would look awesome with some LED lights behind it to really make it pop!
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
We have not only looked at actual LEGO Puzzles here at Geek’s Oasis before, but many LEGO sets have snuck their way into our puzzle guides! Anyway, there is no shortage of train sets in the LEGO line, but this one is truly something special.
It comes in at a fairly impressive 677 pieces so it is going to be very challenging to build. However, we love how this comes with a track for it to sit and roll on as well as a little platform and some fun LEGO mini-figures too!
We feel that this has a very “modern” train look about it which is something that we like. Oh, this is also motorized so once fully assembled you can have fun by actually driving it!
Good To Know
- Size: Train: 27 x 4 x 1 inches
- Recommended age: 12 years and up
- Thanks to LEGO, you could build a whole train station and network as there are many other accompanying sets that go with this.
Why We At Geek’s Oasis Love It
Ok, we know that this is a bit of a wildcard entry for our 3D train puzzle guide, but we loved this as soon as we saw it and if you or your child are a train model enthusiast, we are certain you will love this.
What we have here is a buildable train station that is made up of a phenomenal 1843 pieces so you know that this is going to be one heck of a challenging to put together. However, it is the steampunk design that we love about this.
It looks like a train station that you would see in a movie or a video game and that is awesome! It has LED lights which makes it look even cooler! If you want a centerpiece for a train collection, this would be perfect.
Good To Know
- Size: 16 x 12 x 5 inches
- Recommended ages: 8 years and up
- They make a matching steampunk style train to go with this epic train station!
FAQs About 3D Train Puzzles
Before you get mad that the train is late, check out our FAQ…. It may not help you get to where you want to go on time, but it will help you make the right choice when it comes to buying a 3D train puzzle.
Wood, plastic, or metal?
As you can see from the 3D train puzzles we have looked at today, they are usually made from natural wood, plastic, metal, or even extra-thick carding.
To be honest with you, we would not get hung up on what it is made from and more focus on what you think looks coolest. Although, what the puzzle is made of will affect how you build it.
For example, putting together a metal puzzle is very different from a plastic one. No matter which puzzle you choose, your child is sure to have fun putting it together and showing off their completed creation!
How to display my 3D train puzzle?
This is a personal decision that you have to make yourself. Someone in the Geek’s Oasis office has a Harry Potter collection and they have their Hogwarts Express puzzle as part of that. However, something like the wooden train kit puzzle could pretty much go anywhere in the home and look stylish.
One Last Thing Before The Train Leaves The Station
Thanks for getting on board our 3D train puzzle guide today and helping us find the best of the best when it comes to this style of puzzle. We feel that we have found a pretty solid mixture of cool 3D train puzzles for you to consider today.
They are all so different that really, you just want to go for the one that fits your style, home, or even collection best. Now, if you excuse us, we have a Thomas the Tank Engine set calling our name… for the kids, of course, we mean for the kids!
Thanks for stopping by!
