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Thank you for this have got him signed up and he's enthusiastic yo get talking to other steam heads

Thanks again everyone lots for me to look into!

We are going to have a try this week at making a functioning loco from our recycling bin, coke cans cardboard straws and an electric motor for now.

Thank you all for the fast replies!

I'm trying to keep him interested (he currently wants to be a train driver when older and this has been his aim since age 4, albeit then to drive thomas at Drayton Manor lol

I ha enough access to some tools, not a lathe ( although I want one myslef) but hand tools souldering dremel all at easy access.

I've seen a couple electric plans using a small motor card amd pop cans... this may well be our starting point. I'm a maker myself (mainly clay but have done basic metal and wood work before) so more than happy to help him.

I'll contact our local club once lockdown is starting to lift (we are in Lincoln)

Thanks again

Hi everyone!

I'm a mum here seeking some guidance for how to help my son into building his own steam locos.

He's just turned 11. Has been steam mad since he 1st saw Thomas, and this interest has turned passion (he's a keen playing of train sim World and train sim)

I have enquired about him helping at our local heritage steam line but as expected insurance prevents this until he's older so I'm wondering if model engineeringay be a path to follow?

Can anyone suggest a good starting kit with good instructions? (That won't instantly bankrupt me)

He's reasonably bright (has thrown together the kego technic kand rover defender with no issues and no help) but both myself and his father ate creative and mechanically minded so happy to help and guide him where and when needed.

Thank you all!

Viv