Any suggestions on how to build a model train engine with everyday household products? Thanks!

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a website with a photo of Thomas the Tank Engine. Looking at the square engine, perhaps a match box would serve as the body?

http://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/thomas.htm

If you wanted a round body, perhaps a can of soup (after you've consumed the soup!)

This next site has ideas for a 7-year old's birthday party, using cereal boxes, cake, etc.

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Building a model train engine with everyday household products can be a fun and creative project. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

1. Body: As mentioned, you can use a matchbox or a small empty can of soup as the body of the train engine. These can be easily decorated or painted to resemble a train body.

2. Wheels: You can use round objects such as bottle caps or small plastic lids as wheels. Glue them to the sides of the train body, making sure they are evenly spaced.

3. Axles: For the axles, you can use wooden skewers or sturdy straws. Cut them to the desired length, ensuring they fit snugly through the holes in the wheels. Insert the axles through the holes in the wheels and attach them to the train body using glue or tape.

4. Smokestack: You can create a smokestack using a small piece of cardboard or a plastic tube. Attach it to the front of the train body using glue or tape.

5. Decorations: Use colored paper, markers, or stickers to decorate the train engine. You can add details like windows, doors, and train numbers to make it more realistic.

Remember to get creative and experiment with different materials you have around the house. Look for items that can be repurposed or modified to fit your train model.