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Title: Wooden Toy Train
Post by: CHARLIE on December 30, 2016, 01:29:06 AM
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This is a wooden train I made for my grandchildren. I actually made two of these....one for a customer. When done I was tired of woodworking for quite awhile
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Post by: SwampDonkey on December 30, 2016, 05:34:32 AM
Wow, that is a grand train set. Love it. I can imagine taking a just a little break, but I'm sure you recovered soon enough back to the shop.  ;D
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Post by: chet on December 30, 2016, 07:14:54 AM
I can picture some very happy grandkids.  :)  A project destined to become a heirloom. 
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Post by: kettlekorn on December 30, 2016, 08:59:32 AM
Wow!  A great job and obviously a lot of effort.  Are you planning on adding a new car each year for birthdays, Christmas, and such?

Again, WOW!
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Post by: samandothers on December 30, 2016, 09:15:01 AM
What a great gift!  I am sure that was a labor of love.  The 'grands' will enjoy it for years.   The idea of cars or items added for other occasions is an interesting approach.
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Post by: thecfarm on December 30, 2016, 09:17:28 AM
That looks nice.  Mighty nice!!!!!
Hope you don't mind,but I added the picture.



 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10038/Toy_Train_-_Finished_on_Oct_132C_2016.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1483078963)
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Post by: 21incher on December 30, 2016, 03:48:07 PM
That is a great looking train. Good thing Christmas is only once a year so you have some time to rest up. :)
Title: Re: Wooden Toy Train
Post by: CHARLIE on December 31, 2016, 10:59:18 AM
Thanks for all the compliments. Making it took DanG near all the tools in my shop and all my patience. Each car was a separate project. The engine required me to make about 34 different parts to then assemble. It is what it is and I doubt seriously I'll ever add to it.  I made two of these trains, so I'm pretty much trained out for life.  ;D

thecfarm, thank you for adding the picture. :-)
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Post by: fishpharmer on January 01, 2017, 11:21:11 AM
Charlie, very well done! 
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Post by: Magicman on January 01, 2017, 02:41:52 PM
Very well done indeed.  You are a true craftsman Charlie.   smiley_thumbsup
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Post by: Woodey on January 01, 2017, 11:04:18 PM
Awesome Woodworking!
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Post by: Lud on January 03, 2017, 08:36:47 AM
Looks great, Charlie.  I can see the engine and tank car were turned.  I'm guessing those are solid?  Great job!
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Post by: 5quarter on January 11, 2017, 09:04:33 PM
That train set is wonderful...my Son loved it!
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Post by: cbla on January 12, 2017, 06:53:29 AM
Nice Work!!
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Post by: Sixacresand on January 21, 2017, 02:03:30 PM
The train is very nice and I know it was tedious work.  Good job.
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Post by: sawguy21 on January 21, 2017, 06:13:03 PM
 8) That is a fine piece of work, I sincerely hope the kids appreciate what went into it. What wood did you use?