quite some time ago i picked up a few bags of various O scale ties at a train show that were on sale and every so often when i'm watching a video or just enjoying a sunny day on the patio, i'll break out the white glue & an X-acto knife and make a crate or a pallet. the barrels are just a collection odd lots over the years...
background clutter for pictures or flatcar/ gondola loads to add some life to a train.
fun stuff! ... gary