Scale Model Wagon
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This scale model wagon is hauling three “enormous” logs.
Scale Model Water Tank Wagon
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This miniature water tank wagon is pulled behind one of Rudy Kouhoupt’s scale model steam traction engines.
Scratch-Built “Bobber” Caboose
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This scratch-built “Bobber” caboose trails at the back end of one of Rudy Kouhoupt’s scale model steam locomotives.
Scratch-Built Caboose Cars
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This scratch-built caboose trails at the back end of one of Rudy Kouhoupt’s scale model steam locomotives.
Scratch-Built Crane Car
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This scratch-built crane car goes along with one of Rudy’s scale model locomotives.
Scratch-Built Rail Cars
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This exhibit includes dozens of scratch-built wooden rail car models made by Rudy Kouhoupt.
Shay Locomotive
Craftsman: Theodore Carder
Catalog #: 2021.11.6
Donor: Susi Trumbo
This scale model Shay locomotive has a number of working mechanisms and can run on compressed air.
South-Pointing Chariot Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.7
Donor: Mark Petersen
This geared two-wheel south-pointing chariot was originally designed in ancient China to assist with land navigation.
Space Shuttle
Craftsman: William Tompkins
Catalog #: 2014.6.71
Contributor: William Tompkins
A 1/600 scale model Space Shuttle built by William Tompkins.
Steam Locomotive Matchstick Model
Craftsman: Ronald Remsberg
Catalog #: 2011.8.1
Contributor: Ronald Remsberg
Shown here is a matchstick model of a vintage steam locomotive, tender, and passenger car—plus a section of track.
Steam Traction Engine (3/4″:1′ Scale)
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
Another one of Rudy Kouhoupt’s larger projects, this is a model steam-powered traction engine built at a scale of 3/4”:1’.
Stiletto R/C Land Sailing Yacht
Craftsman: Robert Weber
Catalog #: 2017.17.1
Donor: Joe Stangl
This 1/4 scale Stiletto R/C land sailing yacht is based on the full-size ALC yacht, which reached speeds up to 40 mph.
Stirling Engine-Powered Tractor
Craftsman: Rudy Kouhoupt
This scale model tractor resembles a full-size Rumely Oil Pull. It’s driven by a Stirling cycle engine which is water-cooled.
Tractor and Field Plow
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.133a ; 2016.15.133b
Donor: Mark Petersen
This orange scale model tractor is towing a tiny field plow.
Wooden Chopper Motorcycle
Craftsman: Kenneth Roger Casey
Catalog #: 2018.34.1
Contributor: Kenneth Roger Casey
This wooden model chooper is 26″-long and stands 12″-tall. The chopper was scratch built from walnut and maple.
Wooden Daimler-Benz “Bonecrusher” Motorcycle
Craftsman: Perry Henderson
Catalog #: 2010.8.3
Donor: Phillip Henderson
This scale wooden motorcycle is a Daimler-Benz “Bonecrusher.” The full-size motorcycle had a wooden frame, metal-banded wagon wheels, and no suspension
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