Thread: Maple Train Track scales?

Probably a stupid idea, but does anyone know what Thomas the tank engine wood tracks are made of?
A quick search of google didn't really say, maybe maple? I have a bunch in the basement the kids won't miss. I'd just have to find a way to get them to a good width for scales.
thanks!

Pine I should think.

X

I think you are correct X-man. My son's are made of pine.

"Dad, wasn't the track longer last time?"

This seems somehow appropriate:

Dear Lee:

Thank you for your email.

We use North American Maple for the wood on the train.

Dan

Consumer Service
----- Original Message -----
From: [email protected]
To: Learning Curve ; Learning Curve
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:43 AM
Subject: Other Question or Feedback for LearningCurve.com Customer Care


Hello, Can you tell me what kind of wood is used for the Thomas the Tank Engine train tracks? Thank you, - Lee

Lee!! Great job!

Lee,

Thanks. It actually never crossed my mind to actually check with customer service!

I used to trade those stup- er, I mean those lovely little trains on eBay so have communicated with learning curve in the past. Notice though Dan said he uses maple "on the train" but didn't directly say what he uses for the tracks. The plot thickens!

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I used to trade those stup- er, I mean those lovely little trains on eBay so have communicated with learning curve in the past. Notice though Dan said he uses maple "on the train" but didn't directly say what he uses for the tracks. The plot thickens!

No Lee, Dan is just lonely and wants another mail asking him to confirm the tracks are made from Maple also