Inside the Carriage

This section introduced me to "Adding Brass Accents".

Sticking flimsy bits of adhesive Metal sheeting to the pieces that make up the Carriage Interior.

And constructing the Bench Seats, that are covered in adhesive Vinal that didn't quite stick in places.

And no Train Carriage would be complete without Luggage Racks and Luggage. 

Stowaway Frog was more than happy to show that the Suitcases were Frog Size!

The Walls were decorated with Framed Paintings and Sconce Wall Lamps.

I chose to add Photos of All the Trains we have travelled on.

Next was to assemble the Carriage - This had a Curved Rear Wall/Ceiling with overhead lights and Window.

A "Deck Style" floor and (although you can't see it) Ventilation Grill at the back of the carriage.  

Now the fun begins - Adding the Lighting and Connecting the Motor ....

And it is here we meet the "Train Wreck"

Not one but 3 of my wires broke as well as the Motor Seizing.

I can get free replacement parts but can only do this ONCE so I have to pull most of the Gear assembly apart so I can order everything that may break in the process.

I have put it away until I can work out if it is worth pursuing considering it may never actually be turned on. It is a pity considering how much it cost (I actually subsidised the gift as it was out of DS#1's budget.)

And a fun project that was only supposed to take a few days to make has become something else I have to fix.