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I built this steam engine and coal car for my father a few years ago. He had a great love of steam engines so when I found a set of blue prints for this Reading Railroads engine ( he was from Pennsylvania) I had to make it for him for Christmas. I have over 200 hours in the engine, coal car, track and bridge. All made in walnut from my scrap pile. After my father passed, my mother thought I should have it back. Since then I found the blue prints for the passenger car so decided to make two of them to add to the set. It’s taken a long time to get all the seats done and now I’m ready to do the sides and top. Once the sides and top go on you won’t be able to see all the detail in the seats, but that’s Okay, I KNOW!! I now have the blue prints for a coal hopper and the cabbose. (that’s next years project). The engine and coal car is approx 3 feet long, the two passenger cars will add another 3 1/2 feet to the overall length and when finished with the coal hopper and cabbose the overall train will be over 9 feet long. Looks like I have a lot more track to make. My Dad loved the steam engine, so I want to finish it even though he is no longer with us.
-- John @ http://www.thehuffordfurnituregroup.com
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kiwi1969
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#1 posted 1446 days ago
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.
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bowyer
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#2 posted 1446 days ago
The Train is stunning!!Your skill and Love for your Dad show thru in this project
Rick
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tenontim
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#3 posted 1446 days ago
Beautiful job! I know your Dad was proud of this. Handmade gifts are the most cherished. Thanks for the post.
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CharlieM1958
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#4 posted 1446 days ago
Wow! Incredible detailing!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
ND2ELK
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#5 posted 1446 days ago
Exquisite detail and design. I am sure your dad was very pleased with his gift. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Rj
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#6 posted 1446 days ago
Oh My!!! This is Outstanding, you did such a Great job.
Thanks for posting!!
-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,
scrappy
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#7 posted 1446 days ago
Fantastic job! Great detail. Lots of love and patience went into this.
Keep it up.
Scrappy
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a1Jim
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#8 posted 1446 days ago
wooooo wooooo wonderful outstanding job outrageous details so fine
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BeachedBones
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#9 posted 1446 days ago
Beautiful work, and it’s already become an heirloom piece!
-- You know.... I think that old wood needs to be furniture.
lightweightladylefty
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#10 posted 1445 days ago
What incredible detail work! Thanks for sharing such an outstanding train. (It really beats a Lionel.)
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#11 posted 1445 days ago
Absolutely incredible attention to detail. I am sure you made your father proud. Greeeeat job.
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Chris Dehmer
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#12 posted 1445 days ago
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
Shopsmithtom
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#13 posted 1445 days ago
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
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woodpeckerbill
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#14 posted 1445 days ago
Wow! Truly great attention to detail. Your skills really shine.
Minuteman
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#15 posted 1445 days ago
Great Job and love the attention to detail.
-- Major Walt Timoschuk,III
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