Oldest Toy Train In the World

[High Plains]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2063233/Steaming-ahead-180-year-old-toy-train-thats-oldest-world.html

Not a Solid Scale model, but I think it captures the spirit of Solid Scale Modeling -- making something out of bits and pieces.

A rudimentary model of Stephenson's Rocket that was made by a father for his son after seeing it chug past their home has emerged as the oldest toy train in the world.

The simple wooden toy was hand-crafted out of scraps of wood by the loving dad who whittled them into the shape of the legendary steam locomotive.

Made from sight in the late 1820s or early 1830s, the model is almost as old as the first real locomotives.

[cliff strachan]

"The Oldest Toy Train In The World" is a model to behold. Thanks for sharing it with all members of SMM.
Cliff.

[Balsabasher]

Very interesting High Plains and beautifully made as well,thank you for spotting this and sharing it with us.
Barry.