Beginner projects

Wood

Beginners might consider building their first project in wood. Most beginner shops are better equipped to work with wood than steel. Simple hand tools will even suffice. Here is a list of projects to consider.

• Gondolas
  • "Gondola car in a day", Chaski.org
  • The McConnell Island Narrow Gauge
  • "Pat's Wooden 6', 1-1/2" Scale Gondola", DiscoverLiveSteam.org
  • Gondola, Dan's Loco Works
  • "Building a Gondola Car", Calvert Central RR
• Cabooses
  • "Building a 3 inch scale Bobber Caboose", Chaski.org
  • See also "Bobber Caboose Construction"
  • "Building a Bobber Caboose", Calvert Central RR
• Boxcars
  • "B&O Wagontop Boxcar Construction"
• Ore Tippers
  • "Ore Tipper Construction"
  • "Build A Work Car For Under $25", Calvert Central RR