Welcome to the Board, from another Wanda! Here are some patterns you might want to check out:
http://www.quiltzine.com/printblocks35.html
http://web.archive.org/web/200404132...aker/quilt.cfm
http://www.freequilt.com/trainquilt.html
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millio...lowcase-32.pdf
There are probably a lot more free patterns on the net. Try a Google search for "free train applique patterns". Enjoy your quilting journey, and there are always helpful folks here if you have questions.