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Auckland man builds train-loving mum a two tonne train from scrap metal

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Apr 30 -  He said the entire project was through trial and error – piecing together different scraps like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Dickie sourced most of the scrap metal from a large bin at his work. The train's wheels were bought on Trade Me for $240. "I must admit there was the cost of a few beers sitting and studying …

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