Make a spooky engine driver's hat

To make your engine driver's hat, you'll need the following materials:

• Hat template ( or copy the shapes onto thin card) Download the template
• Strip of card  
• Glue, stapler or tape 
• Coloured pens, pencils or paint 

Step 1

Print out the hat template and cut out the pieces or copy the shapes onto card.

Step 2

Use a strip of card to make the hat-band. You can add decoration first. Check it’s the right size for your head, then fasten it in place with a stapler or tape. 

Step 3

Glue the yellow strip and pumpkin to the black hat shape.

Step 4

Stick the black hat shape to your hat-band. 

Step 5

Add any finishing touches.

All aboard the spooky train!

This hat is decorated with a pumpkin for Halloween, but you could add a different motif, such as flowers or animals.

We’d love to see your hat! You could wear it to the museum if you’re coming for a train ride, or ask an adult to take a photo then share it: tag us on Twitter at @Stephensonrail, use the #Stephensonathome hashtag, or post them on our Facebook page