1949 Reading Railroad Cars Wood Toy Plan

Looking for an advanced woodworking project? The 1949 Reading Railroad Cars Wood Toy Plan is perfect for intermediate to experienced woodworkers. These full-size cut-out sheets and detailed instructions provide all of the information you need to create these beautiful wooden cars.

Woodworking projects are a great way to pass the time and can be very rewarding. This particular project is a model car that can be made from a variety of different woods. The instructions for cutting out the paper template and assembling the car are included in this plan. 

Materials and Tools Needed

• Fixed or mounted sanding wheel disc
• Drill or drill press
• Bandsaw
• Drill bits
• Square
• Straight Edge
• Compass
• Ruler 
• Springs
• Clamps
• Wood Glue
• Round toothpicks

The 1949 Reading Railroad Cars Wood Toy Plan is for intermediate to advanced woodworkers. These full-size cut-out sheets and directions for each wooden piece.

The Passenger car is 21 inches long Reading Company, 18 window Car (8 whee)l featuring 72 seats (26 assays). The details in this plan include ladders, handrails, between car diaphragms, unique pivoting trucks, trims, and air vents.

The Hopper car is 12 inches long Reading Company4 Bay Hopper Car featuring unique pivoting trucks, split 2 Bay. The other details include ladders, hand brakes, brake tanks, brake valves, and rib gussets.

The Caboose is a 10 3/4 inches long (8wheeled) Reading Company Car featuring unique pivoting trucks, and a complete interior (locker/Berths, seat, stove, and table). Some of the details include ladders, rails, hand grips, and stove stack pipe.