Design rendering, shown in american cherry and hard maple. Photographs replace these as the first production run comes off the bench. Grain and colour vary board to board — no two will be identical.

The Foreman

0-6-0 Yard Switcher

$225

Made to order · 2–3 weeks

Every yard needs a switcher. The Foreman is the short, heavy engine that shoves cars around the siding — no tender to trail behind it, no long nose to catch on a doorway.

We build it from American cherry, which starts a pale rose and darkens over a few years to a deep russet. It is the one piece in the collection that visibly ages, which is the whole reason we chose it.

The shorter wheelbase is a deliberate choice. It turns inside a tighter radius than the Ironclad and it is the right first locomotive for a child who is still learning not to drag a train sideways across the rug.

Adding a piece starts a quote — it does not charge you. We reply within two business days with a firm price and a build date.

Want it altered? Commission it Buying for a shop? Wholesale

Specification

Overall length: 8"
Height: 4 3⁄4"
Weight: 1 lb 2 oz
Primary woods: American cherry, hard maple
Hardware: Solid brass, steel axles
Finish: Food-safe hardwax oil
Recommended age: 3 years and up

Safety, plainly

Recommended for ages three and up. These pieces contain small parts and are not intended for children under three. Finished in a plant-based, food-safe hardwax oil with no lacquer or polyurethane. Wipe clean with a damp cloth — never submerge, and never put it in a dishwasher.

Full care and safety notes