Project by Bob, Oregon | posted 01-05-2011 03:40 AM | 2805 views | 7 times favorited | 17 comments | ![]() |
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Got just a little carried away with this one. It’s over 5’ long when all assembled, but he enjoys it. Mostly maple with oak railings, store-bought wheels and smokestack. I turned the headlight from some sort of mystery wood that was only labeled as “dark turning stock” at the elegant-wood store. I drilled the blank and glued in a birch dowel before turning.
-- 73, Bob
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horsefly
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#1 posted 01-05-2011 03:49 AM
Bob,
Good job, and a great toy!! I’ll bet some youngster will enjoy.
Thanks for sharing.
-- Bob, Maine"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not". Thomas Jefferson
Woodenworld
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#2 posted 01-05-2011 03:54 AM
Very Nice, Thanks for sharing it. Its projects like yours that really get me thinking….....
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#3 posted 01-05-2011 04:09 AM
Good looking train. You did a very nice job on this train. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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CanalboatJim
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#4 posted 01-05-2011 04:12 AM
Bob, What a great project. I particularly like using the handrail for the engine body. I’ve been burning chunks like that in my fireplace. I get them at the feed store by the barrel. I’ve always felt bad about burning them, now I see how I can use them. Who is the lucky recepient?
-- Jim Westbrooks
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#5 posted 01-05-2011 04:20 AM
I sure like the size of your cars. I’ll bet there will be a lot of unique freight hauled with this train. Great Job.
-- Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does."
waters
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#6 posted 01-05-2011 04:35 AM
Oh WOW Bob, this is just beautiful! Talk about an heirloom, he’ll have this for his kids! It’s a wonderful toy, executed very well! Love the size, the wood choices, and the style!
-- Dale, Oregon
RetiredCoastie
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#7 posted 01-05-2011 04:37 AM
Very nice Bob! Thanks for sharing. Like Woodenworld said it gets you thinking.
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Woodenwizard
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#8 posted 01-05-2011 04:38 AM
Super Neat!! I have a couple of Grandsons that would love something like this. I am sure this will be a treasure for many years.
-- John, Colorado's (Wooden Wizard)
NormG
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#9 posted 01-05-2011 06:17 AM
I love wooden trains, this is just wonderful work
-- Norman - I never never make a mistake, I just change the design.
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#10 posted 01-05-2011 06:24 AM
All ABOARD! Seeing this, I wish I was a kid again….
-- “Once more unto the breach, dear friends...” Henry V - Act III, Scene I
mags
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#11 posted 01-05-2011 06:50 AM
That is beautiful.
-- Nick,Pa.
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#12 posted 01-05-2011 11:49 AM
Perfect, great job!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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#13 posted 01-05-2011 02:43 PM
Nice work Bob!
-- Mike, an American living in Norway.
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#14 posted 01-05-2011 02:46 PM
Very nice. I know it will get played with !!
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#15 posted 01-05-2011 02:55 PM
This is a great toy train and you have done a wonderful job on it.
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
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