I'm only a Trainee

[Dalboy]

Some of you may already know about the build of this train.

I have been working on this for a little while now, it was a small request from the great grandson.

It is 22" long 6 1/2" wide and 10 1/2" tall and strong enough for a small child to sit on the cab. The number is his dad's banger racing number and it is called Toby the Tank engine as he wanted it for his 1 year old brother of the same name. As can be seen it is based on Thomas the tank engine but with differences.

All the round parts are turned on the lathe.

Snoopy is there as part of a joke on an Australian website and is called my little helper

 

[chas_41_uk]

That's really good. I bet your great grandson will love it

 

[Terry]

That is a lovely piece of workmanship Derek. I wish I had that ability. Thanks for showing !!!

 

[Woody]

I want one has it got an engine LOL well done Granddad I bet he loves it and his granddad

 

[Grump]

Absolutely astounding, I want it for own init?

 

[bassethound]

Amazing talent mate,Love it!

 

[paulm]

One of the best presents I ever had as a child was a fort that my dad made. It was better than anything that was ever bought and I recon that this will be in the family and loved for many generations to come like my fort. He is one lucky child and you must be one of the best loved great granddads ever

 

[stevenw1963]

great piece that Derek, will be loved by all who ride on it no doubt

 

[Dalboy]

Thanks all had great fun making it

 

[cookie21]

brilliant, hope my grandsons don't see it

 

[Paul]

Lovely work there, great fun

 

[Jim]

Masterpiece ... This as good as you get and a piece that you couldn't put a price on .. Love it Derek ..

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you all for the great comments. Just to make it worth while I think the expression on his face tells the story better they collected it about an hour ago.

 

[wm460]

That is great workmanship Derek, one very happy little boy.
I can't let my sister or little nephew see this.

 

[paulm]

Yup, that smile says just how appreciated it is.

 

[bassethound]

Those pics show it all mate, It's really loved!

 

[brody2123]

Children are the most honest critics, and by the looks of it I think they get the .
Brilliant work as usual mate

 

[Woody]

And that is what makes it all worth while good ol Great

 

[Dalboy]

Mind you he is a right little posser

 

[scouseroy]

I want one and I'm 58!!! brilliant!! love the snoopy