Custom Wood Cutting Boards, Made by Hand
Built from fine American and African hardwoods, tailored to your specifications—each piece made to order in a veteran-owned workshop.
Handcrafted Woodwork, Made to Order
Explore our current collection of handcrafted woodwork—including cutting boards, charcuterie trays, serving pieces, and vintage wooden trains. Each item is made to order with select American and African hardwoods and finished by hand for lasting use or display.
Captain’s Table Cutting Board
Starboard Side SJ Board
Crafted from Cherry, Maple, Padauk, and Purple Heart for striking contrast.
Port Side JF Cutting Board
Captain’s Galley Board
Captain’s Galley Board (SM)
Handcrafted cutting board with smooth finish and stable stance (13" x 13")
Southern Cross Board
Vividly striped in Padauk and Purple Heart, this handcrafted board balances heritage style with daily function.
Captain's Charcuterie Board
Captain’s Wind to Steam Board
15″ charcuterie board with carved gear centerpiece.
Commander’s Charcuterie Board
Captain’s Charcuterie Bowls
Vintage 2-6-0 No. 46 Steam Locomotive
A handcrafted wooden engine with engraved tender, honoring America’s steam era.
1890s 4-4-0 No. 56 Steam Locomotive
A handcrafted legacy piece from the golden age of American rail.
Narrow Gauge 2-6-0 No.5 Steam Locomotive – Full Train Display
A four-car handcrafted tribute to America’s frontier rail lines.
Charcuterie Boards, Display Trains, and Custom Wooden Gifts
Whether you’re carving roast, serving guests, or curating your space, Galleys to Rails offers handcrafted woodwork designed for both use and display. The collection includes custom charcuterie boards, trays, heirloom cutting boards, and vintage-inspired wooden trains—each made from select American hardwoods, exotic African hardwoods, and finished by hand.
Choose from Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Padauk, or Purple Heart. Every piece is built to order in a one-man workshop, with details that reflect a legacy of craftsmanship.
Heirloom Quality
Built with timeless care and natural materials.
Versatile Gifting
Perfect for weddings, hosts, or collectors.
Crafted in the USA
Veteran-owned. Small batch. Made to last.
Your Custom Piece Starts Here
Choose your piece, share a few details, and we’ll take it from there. Each item is made to order—crafted by hand, one at a time, with clear pricing and personal follow-up along the way. You’ll know exactly what to expect, and when to expect it.
It’s a made-to-order process with personal attention, and built the way things used to be.
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Pick your board or train from our featured collection
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Review & Crafting
Trusted by Those Who Know Craftsmanship
“This is the best cutting board I’ve ever owned. The rich wood tones look beautiful on my counter, so I leave it out all the time. It’s easy to maintain, and I love the engraved name and date on the back—it’s already on my Christmas gift list.”
Judy F.
Kathleen M.
“Another testimonial.”
SHANNON W.
Meet the Craftsman
Every piece begins at a bench where tradition meets precision.
Hugh Miller, founder of Galleys to Rails, grew up in a family that valued both service and skilled hands. A U.S. Army veteran, he brings a quiet discipline and sense of purpose to every cut and finish. Those values—patience, integrity, craftsmanship—are carried into each board and train that leaves his shop.
The name Galleys to Rails reflects that journey: from the old-world warmth of shipboard galleys to the timeless strength of steam-era rails. What began as a personal pursuit has become a calling—to create wooden goods that honor the past and endure for generations. See more about Galleys to Rails.