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Mike Country: USA | Posts: 7455 OK Hogger Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  08:48:45 AM     Hi Mike! Thanks for your input. I was hoping those that have built far more Link n' Pin structures than I have would weigh in. You ask some interesting questions. Pictures: I think have some pictures somewhere on my hard drives that may help to illustrate. Later on (see below) I'll see what I can dig up. Small and simple: Yes, I think the depots would need to be wooden and simple (not ornate, or brick, as could be the case back east), but I'm not too sure how small "small" needs to be. Again, hopefully I can turn up some pics already on my hard drives. IF I have to scan, the resultant pics will suck big time. My "new" scanner is awful. Far less than my worn scanner it replaced. Kits: I don't mind kit-bashing in order to get what I need. Could be that some of the surplus depot kits I have on hand from my ill-fated Ozark layout "dual era" concept could be pressed into use via kit bashing? Hm. Plan of attack: I have a bunch of "yard work" piddly to get accomplished today, but perhaps after that's behind me I can take some time to go through my hard drive folders to see if I can turn up examples, and failing that, attempt to scan some pics from my multitude of Colorado RR books to illustrate. All fer now. Andre Country: | Posts: 1072 Michael Hohn Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  09:23:09 AM       Andre, Don’t you have some of these? American Model Builders has a lot of depots from simple to elaborate. Mike Country: USA | Posts: 7455 deemery Fireman Premium Member Posted - 04/03/2021 :  09:33:14 AM     Here's the source for that oil scene photo: https://digital.librarycompany.org/islandora/object/digitool%3A101450?solr_nav%5Bid%5D=4d6f868b6fe76befedd0&solr_nav%5Bpage%5D=0&solr_nav%5Boffset%5D=22 It's tagged as "Circa 1875" and I think we'd agree with that date. Looking closely at the photo: (1) the stock car definitely has PRR markings. (2) I can't make out the lettering on the tank cars, but the left one has that characteristic horseshoe-shaped PRR brake staff holder. (3) there's some interesting detail on the nearer still, particularly firebox doors like on a brick kiln. (4) I still have no clue what that double door brick building on the left was used for. It does have a strange 'thingie' on a shaft on the roof with some supports. Wonder if that was a gas flare. If so, that building might be an oil pipeline pump house. dave Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to) Edited by - deemery on 04/03/2021 09:51:16 AM Country: USA | Posts: 8964 OK Hogger Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  09:47:29 AM     Mike: Yes, I do have a few of those. Such a kit was in my mind when you posed the question. (My "Hm." response.) I've considered bashing one down some before to use as a LnP era depot, but I fear removing the cast-on conduit and electric meter box, though. "American Model Builders": Taking a quick look, I see some offerings that have promise. This one, for example, could be used at the small town of Avalanche (sans ginger bread trim): Dave: Yup. Linked it above in my post concerning same. That's really a cool picture. Good deal on the 1875 era being "likely". Now, to figure out if I want to justify using one of those super-neat looking tank cars on my Colorado 1880s theme. All fer now! Andre Edited by - OK Hogger on 04/03/2021 09:48:14 AM Country: | Posts: 1072 OK Hogger Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  3:01:59 PM     quote: Originally posted by Michael Hohn Andre, Don’t you have some of these? American Model Builders has a lot of depots from simple to elaborate. Mike Yup. See my round of replies to your first posting of this. Andre Country: | Posts: 1072 railman28 Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  3:36:38 PM     Wouldn't temporary track have temporary Stations? Like a converted boxcar. Bob It's only make-believe Country: USA | Posts: 5817 Gloucesterman New Hire Posted - 04/03/2021 :  4:10:39 PM     Andre, If you are looking for some small, generic stations based on late 19th century prototypes, check out the line of kits offered by HRM: https://hrmlasermodels.com/ This is a one man operation run by D. Scott Peterson based in Wisconsin. He makes beautiful, well designed laser kits that deserve to be better known. Frank Country: | Posts: 45 OK Hogger Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  4:33:03 PM     Hi Y'all! Rob: The above Lake Jct would be used at the west tunnel town of Avalanche. For the switchbacks, up at the summit of "Moccasin Pass" (w/pass track) I intend to use a small log structure. Would seem to me that a reltively new railroad wouldn't have old and disposable cars just yet? Frank: That "Knowlton" depot shows some promise! All fer now. Going for a spin on one of my vintage enduro (vinduro) bikes. Andre Country: | Posts: 1072 Michael Hohn Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  7:31:40 PM       I removed that redundant post. It was an oops. You’re getting some useful suggestions. Mike Country: USA | Posts: 7455 deemery Fireman Premium Member Posted - 04/03/2021 :  8:21:40 PM     I'll second the recommendation for Scott Peterson's kit. I really liked his small coaling tower! dave Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to) Country: USA | Posts: 8964 OK Hogger Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  8:52:02 PM     Mike: Indeed I'm getting some good suggestions. Instead of wondering what I can use... I'll be overwhelmed with choices! Dave: HRM models - I didn't look at the prices. I'm afraid to! Andre Country: | Posts: 1072 Michael Hohn Fireman Posted - 04/03/2021 :  9:43:35 PM       More ideas. Log station in Colorado: Portable station: Kit: https://www.interactionhobbies.com/HO-Scale-Kit-Portable-Train-Station-CPR-Standard_p_118.html Glen Haasdyk's model from the kit: http://railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=53481 Mike Country: USA | Posts: 7455 railman28 Fireman Posted - 04/04/2021 :  12:50:11 AM     quote: Originally posted by OK Hogger seem to me that a reltively new railroad wouldn't have old and disposable cars just yet? not disposed, just on temporary assignment. And HMR's price are not that bad. Bob It's only make-believe Edited by - railman28 on 04/04/2021 01:28:09 AM Country: USA | Posts: 5817 deemery Fireman Premium Member Posted - 04/04/2021 :  12:28:11 PM     Oil tank car loading... 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