• Razor saw and miter box

• Small sharp hobby knife

• Epoxy glue

• Assortment of jewelers files

• White glue

• #60, 3/32", 1/8", 7/32", and 1/4" drill bits

• Power hand drill

• Sandpaper in 240 and 320 grit

• Propane torch 

• 5% silver bearing solder with liquid flux

• Small bench vise

• Dremel tool with abrasive cutoff wheel

• Pin vise (for #60 drill bit)

• Set of small Allen wrenches

• Needle nose pliers

• Small screwdrivers

• Center Punch

I built the Basic Project Engine without
using a lathe or milling machine.

D I S C L A I M E R
Please read:

• You are responsible for your own safety - it is up to you to educate yourself on safe construction and operating practices before starting any project involving live steam.
• All content presented in these pages is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any particular technique, component, or design practice.  The sole purpose of this website is to document the way in which I built my first live steam locomotive.
• It is up to each individual visiting this site to research and decide for themselves the suitability and safety of any techniques, components, or design practices they may wish to employ in their own practice.

• When approached correctly, building and operating live steam locomotives can be a safe and enjoyable hobby.  There are many books available in the hobby to guide and educate the novice.  Check with one or more of the online live steam discussion groups for recommendations.