The locomotive shown in [Plate XV] is made so that the connecting rods move back and forth as the locomotive is pulled along. The principal dimensions are given in [Fig. 89]. This locomotive is not much more difficult to make than the auto truck, but it should not be attempted until the auto truck is satisfactorily completed.
The Frame.—The frame of the locomotive should be made first, and it is made from a flat piece of tin 5¼ by 10½ inches. Scribe a line ¼ inch inside and along all edges, cut off the corners as shown in [Fig. 89] and fold all four edges in. Cut into the corners of the frame on lines A, A, A, A.
PLATE XVI
Simple toy locomotive and sand or water mill made by the author
The first tin can toy. A locomotive made by the author for his son
PLATE XVII
Courtesy New York World
Steam tractor and gun unpainted