Steam Engine

Once the sides and top go on you won’t be able to see all the detail in the seats, but that’s Okay The important thing is you know the details are there and on a great piece like this thats what makes the difference. Wonderful project.

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

The Train is stunning!!Your skill and Love for your Dad show thru in this project

Rick

-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving

Beautiful job! I know your Dad was proud of this. Handmade gifts are the most cherished. Thanks for the post.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Wow! Incredible detailing!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Exquisite detail and design. I am sure your dad was very pleased with his gift. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Oh My!!! This is Outstanding, you did such a Great job.

Thanks for posting!!

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Fantastic job! Great detail. Lots of love and patience went into this.

Keep it up.

Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

wooooo wooooo wonderful outstanding job outrageous details so fine

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Beautiful work, and it’s already become an heirloom piece!

-- You know.... I think that old wood needs to be furniture.

What incredible detail work! Thanks for sharing such an outstanding train. (It really beats a Lionel.)

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

Absolutely incredible attention to detail. I am sure you made your father proud. Greeeeat job.

-- Nubs,Reserve

That is fantastic. I had to show my wife that it isn’t only me that worries about details nobody else would know about. Thanks for sharing.

-- Chris,Atlanta Georgia,www.darkhorsewoodworks.com

This it it!!! The perfect blend of my 2 favorite hobbies. I absolutely love it. If my son had made something like this for me…I don’t think I even have words for that. Great, great job. -SST

-- Accuracy is not in your power tool, it's in you

Wow! Truly great attention to detail. Your skills really shine.

Great Job and love the attention to detail.

-- Major Walt Timoschuk,III

Man! A beautiful labor of love.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

I think your Dad would be really proud of your fabulous achievement.

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

Wow! 天那,让人大吃一惊的作品!太漂亮了

John, you’ve done a magnificent job on this. Thanks for posting it and the story behind it.

-- Martin, Kansas

whoa. Beautiful.

Spectacular work,your creative eye is only matched by the love you clearly have for your Dad.I say have because that love never goes away…
Very impressive.

-- "Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible." ~ Frank Zappa

This is incredible workmanship. I love it. I made a train out of moose antler but it’s NOTHING compared to this one. Are you willing to share the blueprints? I would love to give it a go. I had no plans for mine just pictures.
Anyhow FANTASTIC job. A true family heirloom.

huff,

beautiful. awe inspiring detail. I know I wouldn’t have the patience. I’m really glad that you do!! Thanks for sharing your work and thoughts.

-- burl, Indiana,

Wow!! That is just crazy good!! I’m with Burl, I don’t think I would have the patience either. Thanks for posting and again, wonderful job!!

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.

John,
First of all thank you for the kind words about the jeeps they were well appreciated. I am sorry I missed this posting I usually look for these kind of projects because I know how difficult and time consuming they can be. Your steam engine is incredible and the detail is amazing. I am sure your father cherished it. There is no better tribute then making something by hand and from the heart. I also love your bandsaw boxes something I want to try in the future and hopefully they will come out half as nice. Lou

unbelievable work, well done! thanks also for viewing my chair

-- shavins

That is awesome, where did you find the blueprints?

-- "If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you."

Big fan of your work, but this is off the chart. Amazing detail, great job thanks for sharing. Just a thought maybe you could build the top and sides to just sit on it and be able to remove to show all the detail you put into the inside. I think it would be a shame to block that off.