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Mini Locomotive

Phrogflyer
Contributor

Besides ships and boats I have an affinity for train  locomotives.  I find their engineering fascinating and they just look cool.  I also like to repurpose things to make my projects and this mini locomotive is a classic example.  It is made from copper plumbing parts, left over ship model parts, washers for the wheels, jewelry items and decor, paper fasteners and parts from a disposable camera.  There is a set of three gears stowed away underneath which allows the drive wheels to turn in synch.  Took a few hours to make as you might imagine.Boiler AssemblyBoiler AssemblyGear TrainGear TrainRight Side FinishedRight Side Finished

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jhorstke
New Contributor III

That's some nice detail on that steam engine!  Really like the whissle.

Thanks for noticing.  The whistle was actually a small pressure relief valve that I cut a slot into.  Thought it made an authentic looking steam whistle.