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Toy Yard Trains for the Grandson and Nephew
For Christmas, 2012, I built two yard engines with a couple of cars for each. Both had turned parts, one of Purple Heart and Oregon Myrtlewood while the other was of Poplar and Fig. I painted the one and only applied clear polyurethane to the other. One of the trains is for a 3 year old nephew while the other is for my 18 month old grandson. My intention is to add more cars as the kids get older. I also want to do a different engine. Both boys liked the trains but the 3 year old spent a couple of hours playing with his while the 18 month old only spend minutes.

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They look great Dale nice work.
 

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These are beautiful!Dont worry about the 18 mo old, he will love it in a couple of years! My son wasn't too interested in his wooden train set when he got it at 2 yrs old.I put it away and took it back out when he turned 4.He is now 5 yrs old &he spends hours in his room w/his trains.Toys like these are so special and bring great memories for a lifetime.My uncle was a tugboat captain & he built me a wooden tugboat when I was about 2..I'm 34 yrs old & now my son plays with it.No store bought toy would last that long.Great job:)
 

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Nice job. Welcome to LJ!
 

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Choo's Choo's are always a great hit. Nice job
 

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Really nice work! I'm sure the boy's will have tons of fun with their nice looking train!
 

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Most excellent trains RV, love the design & colours though they look too good for yard..
Also I had a quick look at you WIP photos & notes on your website, top job, well done…...
Cheers, crowie….
 

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Awesome wooden toy train! Like every well made detail of it. An heirloom piece enjoyed by lucky grand kids.
 
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