2026-2026 Winter Challange - OVL Co. Maintenance Buildings

[elwoodblues]

This is a project that I've been thinking about for years.  On one area of my layout is a logging camp, the Okanagan Valley Lumber Company Camp #4.  Along the back of the camp are three maintenance buildings that serve the camp.  The buildings are serviced by a rail siding.  The company owns a couple of 18ft boxcars that bring supplies to the camp.

The buildings that are planned for the service building were produced by Sierra West Scale Models.  They are as follows,
- Tool Shed
- Rigging Shed
- Line side Storage Shed



These will be built on a common platform so that unloading the boxcars will be easier for the camp workers.  The area where is will go is 24" x 4"




The location of the challenge build, the building complex will go behind the siding.




The boxcars that deliver supplies to the lumber camp.

I started building the tool shed years ago but the project has been in limbo since then as other layout priorities took precedence.  I'm going to use the current winter challenge as the motivation to finally complete this build.




The platform for the tool shed.  This was built according to the instructions.  Seeing as there will be three building involved this will not be used, but will form the basis for the new platform that will support the three buildings.




The walls for the tool shed are already built.  The challenge I have going forward will be completing the building as I no longer know where the instructions are.   

Before I start though, I need to complete the current boxcar build I'm doing.  I have to start learning to complete one project before moving on to the next project.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Looks like a neat project, Ron.

I really like those 18' box cars.  very cute.

I have to start learning to complete one project before moving on to the next project.

I have this same condition.  I fear my case may be terminal!

Cheers, Mark.

[elwoodblues]

Mark,

Those 18ft boxcars were produced by Boulder Valley Models, who unfortunately are no longer in business.

[Jerry]

Ron this should be a nice setting using those 3 kits.
And you already off to a good start.

Jerry

[Larry C]

Ron looking forward to your builds and should be a nice addition to your layout. It'll be fun watching you build 3 SW kits in 4 months; good luck.

[Jim Donovan]

Ron;

Welcome to the Winter Challenge, another great project, I have my popcorn ready along with a diet coke so looking forward to following along.

Jim

[TravisSumm]

Ron,

I have the instructions for the Tool Shed if you need them. 

Just email me and I can scan them in.  Travis.summit@gmail.com

[Zephyrus52246]

Your railroad plan looks like it would be fun to operate.  Looking forward to your build. 

Jeff

[Philip]

 

[elwoodblues]

Ron this should be a nice setting using those 3 kits.
And you already off to a good start.

Jerry

Thanks Jerry,

Not as good of a start as shown, as the dock will be rebuilt to allow for the three buildings to sit on it, but it is still a good start.

[elwoodblues]

Ron looking forward to your builds and should be a nice addition to your layout. It'll be fun watching you build 3 SW kits in 4 months; good luck.

Larry, thanks and you are right, building 3 Sierra west kits in for months might be a stretch, but nothing like a deadline to motivate someone. 

[elwoodblues]

Ron;

Welcome to the Winter Challenge, another great project, I have my popcorn ready along with a diet coke so looking forward to following along.

Jim

Thanks Jim.

[elwoodblues]

Ron,

I have the instructions for the Tool Shed if you need them. 

Just email me and I can scan them in.  Travis.summit@gmail.com

Travis, thanks for the instruction offer, but I was lucky and found a set.

[elwoodblues]

Your railroad plan looks like it would be fun to operate.  Looking forward to your build.

Jeff

Jeff, the layout is fun to operate.  Now that I no longed travel for work, my goal is to re-establish operating sessions on the layout.

[Rick]

I'm going to enjoy following along as you build this project.
Have fun!