My list doesn’t even include anything OUTSIDE like trackwork or rehabbing the two stations I got from Ken’s estate.
Here is my current “In Progress” Spreadsheet
Project | Stage |
---|---|
Hopper Topper (milled) | CNC Testing |
Maine Beer Box | Figure out doors, taps and chassis |
Wheel flatcar | Binders and decals |
U33B | Right side battery doors |
Tesla Autorack | drawing in progress |
Telehandler reach stacker | drawing in progress |
1:29 Figures | need painting |
NSC Cylindrical hopper | brake platform, Decals (patch) |
SD40-2F | drawing in progress |
F40PH | drawing in progress |
Thrall well car | Rework with stronger frame |
RailGon | weather |
Waffle side boxcar | CNC Testing |
All-door boxcar | Door latches and seal |
Ecofret | drawing in progress |
Eggliner Centerbeam | test print |
Russell Plow | drawing in progress |
LaGrange chip unloader | drawing in progress |
Tall steel viaduct | CNC Testing |
3d printable containers | test print |
Whale Belly | paint and decal |
Extension ladder | paint and decal |
Optimus Prime Peterbuilt | drawing in progress |
Marine Industries Cylindrical hopper | drawing in progress |
Cryogenic tank car - Argon | drawing in progress |
Working crossing gate | drawing in progress |
Protein Cover | CNC Testing |
Metroliner cab car conversion | planning |
Butterfly doors/backhead for Pacific | planning |
Dash9 to AC4400CW | planning |
Open air tourist cars | planning |
Transfer caboose | planning |
NSC High side Gon | planning |
Ortner Woodchip | planning |
NSC Grain hopper | planning |
Difco dump | planning |
Hytracker Excavator | planning |
Betterment Roof for Heavyweights | planning |
Unimog crew change vehicle | planning |
S4 to S6? | planning |
LGB Porter to Rockland Vulcan | planning |
Brandt Hyrail truck | planning |
Portec rib side gon | planning |
Depressed flat with viper load | planning |
Optimus Prime cabover - Dump? | planning |
BAR Wood chip boxcar kitbash | planning |
Aristo Ballast hopper kitbash | planning |
Aristo hopper Sand tower kitbash | planning |
Purple Cat | planning |
You don’t count Dan. You get projects done twice or three times as fast as the fastest people here.
But I still don’t see track yet on your list… These projects all must be for glamour “front end Friday” shots.
These are just winter projects.
FYI: I have never posted a FEF. Those are typically pictures of “look what I bought” uninspiring purchased items.
Dan,
Figured as much. Just giving you a hard time. If that’s the winter project list, what’s the long summer list like?
I have some that I rolled from last year but never really started. I think that counts, though. I put them all in this thread: Triple O - 2023 Plans & Objectives. I have to rack-and-stack them after the MIK. Rolled projects get priority…maybe!
Eric
I’d just like to finish the list of unfinished projects!
Would this be the wrong time to ask for a pony?
This list is probably far from complete, but it’s what I can remember without digging through boxes…
Bachmann Connie - Finish smokebox mods and conversion to battery / Railpro
Bachmann 3 Truck Shay - Install battery & Railpro
Bachmann C-19 (ex #345) - Finish lettering as C.V.S.Ry. #4
Accucraft 2cyl LS Shay - Wire up headlight -OR- put back to stock
EBT Boxcar kits - Start
Skelton Log Cars - Finish up - buy or fabricate metal details
EBT Tank Car - Build wood flat for Bart Salmons modified tank.
Stomper Speeder - Detail & paint
Fn3 Std Gauge flat - Mod LGB flat -OR - dump it
Lit Diecast Cars - Replace burned out lamps with LEDs
McCown Freight (Mik) - Install windows/doors & block
McGillicuddy Supply - Figure out how to do brick & finish
Whimsical Buildings - Replace burned out lamps with LEDs
Grand Kid Buildings - Install glazing and LED interior lights
Acrylic Crossing Shanty - Add siding, door/window details, outer roof
Jon,
A Stomper Speeder Man that does go way back
I only have one project unfinished and laying around in pieces:
My 7/8 Willamette donkey, the Flyer.
Also get the garden RR ready for running this year.
I have one of those. I should put a new battery in it and see if it still runs!
I think I have 1 NIB Stomper in a drawer. Had two, but sent one to Bruce Chandler a bunch of years ago. If anyone want I’ll look for it
Rather than start on any of these unfinished projects, I’m going to take on a new small construction project: A small off-line car storage shelf that will only hold 3 cars. My indoor is jammed up again with what I brought back from Ken’s last spring.
Shouldn’t take more than a few days once I find a 24x24 scrap of 1/2" ply.
Yikes, I hate to think about it.
13 Rotary Gons ( 6 are 90% complete 7 are 5% ) Added to the completed 7 will result in a 20 car train.
2 Dash 9 CN mods teardrop windows / 4 window side windows. First cab complete, second at 40%
50’ lengthened USA Trains depressed flat. 50%
52’6" Aristo spliced gondola. 75%
SD38-2 5%
GP9rm 5%
Evans boxcar mod. 40%
SD60f’s X3 99% complete
As soon as Spring hits, work on the upper double main will begin. First up will be a bridge over the rail yard.
Well my list isn’t big but is quite varied.
Rehab the Mik Taylor stone BBQ I built, as my first scratchbuilt structure it needs a lot it help, that will be a summer (can’t go outside in 115 weather) work.
The second is also a Mik build , my warehouse facade it had a tree branch take out the car unloading shed , so rebuild or complete change will also be this summer.
I have a lot of the track needed to complete the reverse loop around the pool pump and back .
And find someone to repair the Steve Featherkile Dash9 and make it run again.
I haven’t decided if I like this topic or hate it. But Its a good way to keep us honest and I am glad to see there are a few others of us that have as similarly long list as I do. So I will add my list. And by no means will this be an exhaustive list. But it will encapsulate the ones I want done the most.
The Hecla Complex (big task)
The battle loco/rocket launcher
STMA GP9
Steam Donkeys
Tin Turtle
2-4-0 Trinity
Reefer Tribute Car.
That’s enough for now.
That was a good one.
What??? what happened?