A Christmas train paint by numbers kit is one of those projects that looks good on the wall long after the tree comes down: a steam locomotive, red carriages, snow on the pines and a big gold moon. Kaitlyn, who paints and films as Kaityy Art on YouTube, picked our Christmas Eve Train through the Pines kit for her first unboxing with us. Her video shows every item as it comes out of the box, so you can judge the kit with your own eyes before you order.

Quick picks

• The kit in the video: Christmas Eve Train through the Pines.
• A daytime version with more snow: Red Steam Train in a Snowy Forest.
• Best size for a first kit: 40 x 50 cm with 36 colors.
• Code KAITLYN20 takes 20% off your order.

Watch the Christmas train paint by numbers unboxing

Video by Kaityy Art. You can also open it on YouTube to leave her a comment or subscribe. Kaitlyn received this kit from us as a gift, and the video is labeled #gifted. What she says about it is her own opinion.

Who is Kaityy Art?

Kaitlyn runs a small art channel where she films creative projects from start to finish. That is the reason we asked her: viewers who paint want to see real canvases, real paint pots and real hands, not a studio photo. If you like calm, unhurried craft videos, her channel is worth a follow. New painters in particular get a clear view of how the numbered outlines look up close, which is the part people usually ask us about.

What comes in the box

Everything you see in the video is what every customer receives with this design:

• A pre-printed canvas with numbered outlines, in the size you choose.
• Numbered acrylic paints matched to the canvas: 24, 36 or 48 colors depending on the option you pick.
• Brushes in several sizes, from fine detail to broad areas.
• A small reference image of the finished painting.
• Step-by-step instructions.

The canvas ships unframed. If you want to hang it straight away, add the DIY Frame Kit option: wooden bars you assemble yourself before stretching the canvas. Our complete unboxing guide goes through each item in more detail, including what you do not need to buy.

About the Christmas Eve Train painting

The scene is a night journey. A steam locomotive pulls red carriages through a snowy pine forest on Christmas Eve, trailing white smoke under a large golden moon, with stars across a deep blue sky. The lit windows and the moonlight on the snow give it a warm glow, so it suits a hallway, a kids' room or a mantel display for the holidays. Train fans and children tend to like it equally, which makes it a good kit to paint together over a few winter evenings.

Choosing a size and color count

• 30 x 30 cm with 24 colors: the quickest finish, fine as a small gift or a first try.
• 40 x 50 cm with 36 colors: our recommended size, enough room for the carriage windows and the smoke.
• 50 x 65 cm with 48 colors: the most detail in the trees and the sky, for patient painters.

More colors means smaller areas and finer shading. If this is your first kit, the middle option is the safe choice.

More Christmas train paint by numbers kits

If you liked the train in the video, these designs keep the same mood:

• Red Steam Train in a Snowy Forest: bright red engine, heavy snow, daylight.
• Steam Train through Autumn Hills: the same steam engine theme in warm autumn colors.
• Anime Christmas Eve Street: a festive street at night in an anime style.
• Anime Train Window at Sunset: the view from inside the carriage.

You can browse the full Christmas paint by numbers collection or the wider seasonal designs. For more gift ideas, read our Christmas paint by numbers gift guide.

Order in time for Christmas

Ready-made kits ship within 1 to 3 business days. To be safe for December 25, order by Friday, November 27. If you are not sure which design they would pick, our gift card arrives by email and lets them choose. Use the code KAITLYN20 at checkout for 20% off, valid until January 14, 2027, and it also supports Kaitlyn's channel.