I was born in a log cabin a poor --no, not right. From the age of 2-5 I remember living along the PRR ROW which is now called the Northeast Corridor. When it was dark and the “Local Train” went by, it was time to go to bed. To this day I thought they were saying “Loco Train”!
I have a set of these in brass in HO, but wanted one in Large Scale, about 1:29. Having seen Rooster’s success in butchering Aristocraft passenger cars, I thought I would give it a go.
Wait, first there are too many windows and seats.
Great, the wiring is under the seats! So I have to figure out how to run the wires shorter and between the seats.
So the floor is too long and the frame is in the way.
By now I am really having fun!
So now the roof is too long. Hmmmm.
Gotta do both ends because of the lights and the window spacing.
This has been about a month’s worth of work what with the holidays. The last picture is my progress to date.
You would not believe the reaction when my wife asked what I was doing making all that noise, and I answer “I’m drilling out Owl’s Eyes.”