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Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
11 years 4 weeks ago - 11 years 4 weeks ago #16282
by soccrdad30
Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest was created by soccrdad30
Welcome to the Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest!
Karin and Loren are adding a new room to their house. This room will be dedicated to their trains and modules.
The idea is to guess the closest to when the contractor will say, I'm done with my part officially" and walk off the job after completion of the project.
I would suggest to you, to look closely at the posted picture(s) and think carefully as to how long they think the project will take.
The structure will be about 28 x 22, with a sloped roof, a North facing window and two French doors on the same side. The West side will have a 5x2 window for light into the new SBM addition.
Entries can begin as soon as the contest is posted. Contest entries are not accepted after Midnight PST on Sunday October 13th, 2013.
1 One entry PER person. Each entrant should guess the day AND hour the job is completed.
2 Guesses can be made up till next Sunday night which gives them one week to make their guess.
I do not know when the project will be completed, but after the entry date has passed I can give updates and additional pictures on the site. Those who guessed too early will of course realize they didn't guess close enough, but someone will be the closest no matter how soon or late the project takes to complete.
When the project is done, I'll notify ZCS and John will then send me the entry list of names and times. Once I have the list I will match the winner with the entry and make the winner announcement on ZCS.
The only thing I have yet to compile is the prize package along with a picture. I'll do that before I send you the current progress picture and you can post the prize picture along with the contest announcement.
You guys (Stony & John) can guess too. The only ones who can't enter is husband and wife team of Loren and Karin :o)
Email your Choo Choo Room Contest entry to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (John Kellett) along with the Day and time you think the Snyder's train room will be completed. Entries are closed after Midnight PST on Sunday October 13th, 2013.
Any questions? Good Luck!
Train Room Foundation:
Latest photo to use. This photo was submitted Sunday October 6th, 2013.
Karin and Loren are adding a new room to their house. This room will be dedicated to their trains and modules.
The idea is to guess the closest to when the contractor will say, I'm done with my part officially" and walk off the job after completion of the project.
I would suggest to you, to look closely at the posted picture(s) and think carefully as to how long they think the project will take.
The structure will be about 28 x 22, with a sloped roof, a North facing window and two French doors on the same side. The West side will have a 5x2 window for light into the new SBM addition.
Entries can begin as soon as the contest is posted. Contest entries are not accepted after Midnight PST on Sunday October 13th, 2013.
1 One entry PER person. Each entrant should guess the day AND hour the job is completed.
2 Guesses can be made up till next Sunday night which gives them one week to make their guess.
I do not know when the project will be completed, but after the entry date has passed I can give updates and additional pictures on the site. Those who guessed too early will of course realize they didn't guess close enough, but someone will be the closest no matter how soon or late the project takes to complete.
When the project is done, I'll notify ZCS and John will then send me the entry list of names and times. Once I have the list I will match the winner with the entry and make the winner announcement on ZCS.
The only thing I have yet to compile is the prize package along with a picture. I'll do that before I send you the current progress picture and you can post the prize picture along with the contest announcement.
You guys (Stony & John) can guess too. The only ones who can't enter is husband and wife team of Loren and Karin :o)
Email your Choo Choo Room Contest entry to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (John Kellett) along with the Day and time you think the Snyder's train room will be completed. Entries are closed after Midnight PST on Sunday October 13th, 2013.
Any questions? Good Luck!
Train Room Foundation:
Latest photo to use. This photo was submitted Sunday October 6th, 2013.
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11 years 4 weeks ago #16288
by Alaska Railroader
Replied by Alaska Railroader on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
So its the Train Room Foundation....has a ring to it. Anyone want to make a non tax deductible donation to the Train Room Foundation??? 
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11 years 4 weeks ago #16292
by soccrdad30
Replied by soccrdad30 on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
'Train Room Foundation' Hmmm it does have a ring to it. I bet there has been worse foundation names. 
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11 years 4 weeks ago #16296
by Fred
Replied by Fred on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
Get a rope-- 
We are going to have a neck tie party for John.. 
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11 years 3 weeks ago - 11 years 3 weeks ago #16331
by soccrdad30
Replied by soccrdad30 on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
And here is the wonderful prize package for The Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest.
The prize package includes.
4 Dozen Z Train Things trees
1 Pkg of the Chinese evergreen trees
1 Pkg WS underbrush
1 Pkg WS foliage
1 ZTT set of single random stone portals
1 ZTT set of double track brick portals
1 SBM Loco Caddy
1 Knife kit
Current guess list along with when I logged their contest entry & comment(s):
The prize package includes.
4 Dozen Z Train Things trees
1 Pkg of the Chinese evergreen trees
1 Pkg WS underbrush
1 Pkg WS foliage
1 ZTT set of single random stone portals
1 ZTT set of double track brick portals
1 SBM Loco Caddy
1 Knife kit
Current guess list along with when I logged their contest entry & comment(s):
| Entrant | Time of Entry | Notes |
| John Kellett | 10/13/13 9:28PM | |
| Mark Freeling | 10/13/13 5:57PM | |
| Jerry Craig | 10/13/13 3:31PM | |
| Mike Scully | 10/12/13 10:51PM | Chosen for entirely sentimental, totally irrational reasons |
| Pastor | 10/12/13 3:51PM | |
| Steve VanTil | 10/11/13 2:17AM | |
| James MacBurney | 10/09/13 9:19PM | |
| Bill Oates | 10/09/13 11:14AM | |
| Stony Smith | 10/08/13 | 12th of Never |
| Walter Smith | 10/08/13 7:56PM | |
| Don Fedjur | 10/07/13 11:47AM | |
| Martin Soll | 10/07/13 10:37AM | |
| Ben Wagner | 10/07/13 6:56AM | I'd go for 13th Month, 13th day, 13 year...but that doesn't exist. =) |
| Fred Ladd | 10/07/13 | |
| Ferroequinologist | 10/06/13 | |
| Don Avila | 10/06/13 7:24AM | OTOH, I've retained Legal Counsel to defined the word "Finished" |
| John Mui | 10/06/13 |
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11 years 3 weeks ago #16365
by Alaska Railroader
Replied by Alaska Railroader on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
Loren will show you photos from today's progress on. I'll show you some from last week. It was killing me not being able to answer questions like 'are the walls up yet?'
This area is actually 2 rooms. I get about this much >-< and Loren gets about this much >----<, so when he complains about "all that space Karin's using up" you'll know the truth
you will see 3 openings along the back wall. The train room, on the left, will have a 6x4 picture window and then a 6' French door. The dividing wall is just to the right of that door. Then the next opening is Stonebridge's room and that is my 5' French door. I'll have a smaller window high on the side wall.
We're having skylights put in and using Daylight LED flood lighting with photographic friendly white walls so the light in there should be awesome for day or night. Hope the neighbors don't think we be growing pot or anything
Our kitchen window will be transformed to a bigger one with a large sill. This is our pizza passing window which we hope will lure unsuspecting train lovers from all corners of the globe!
This area is actually 2 rooms. I get about this much >-< and Loren gets about this much >----<, so when he complains about "all that space Karin's using up" you'll know the truth
you will see 3 openings along the back wall. The train room, on the left, will have a 6x4 picture window and then a 6' French door. The dividing wall is just to the right of that door. Then the next opening is Stonebridge's room and that is my 5' French door. I'll have a smaller window high on the side wall.
We're having skylights put in and using Daylight LED flood lighting with photographic friendly white walls so the light in there should be awesome for day or night. Hope the neighbors don't think we be growing pot or anything
Our kitchen window will be transformed to a bigger one with a large sill. This is our pizza passing window which we hope will lure unsuspecting train lovers from all corners of the globe!
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11 years 3 weeks ago - 11 years 3 weeks ago #16366
by Alaska Railroader
Replied by Alaska Railroader on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
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11 years 3 weeks ago #16369
by Alaska Railroader
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11 years 3 weeks ago #16372
by Alaska Railroader
Replied by Alaska Railroader on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
nope, that be my tiny corner in the world. His modules take up a lot of space and could easily gobble up SBM's area. In fact he would often stand out there thinking 'if only I had the WHOLE room!'
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11 years 3 weeks ago #16374
by Bill_O
Replied by Bill_O on topic Re: Snyder's Choo Choo Room Contest
I'm guessing that the reason for not going to end of house on right side is a utility closet is in the way and needs to be accessible by utility company. Another 4' x 20'
Looks GREAT. Can hardly wait to get back to RV Resort in Florida - got a 10' x 12' storage shed to start a new layout in. 28" x 48" kitchen table in RV is a bit small but as it's said "better than nuthin"
BILL
Looks GREAT. Can hardly wait to get back to RV Resort in Florida - got a 10' x 12' storage shed to start a new layout in. 28" x 48" kitchen table in RV is a bit small but as it's said "better than nuthin"
BILL
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