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Here are some of the first shots of my new diesel house kit. It is a model of a modern metal pre-fab structure. It occurred to me that there are no modern engine houses available in O scale. All are vintage wood or brick. This kit is a styrene model with pre-made center pieces and pre-cut siding and roofing. It is built somewhat like the real thing although the members are plastic squares as opposed to metal angles. When built, one cannot determine what the side bracing is made from and the squares are much stronger. It will be available in two lengths, 14" and just under 21" and single stall for now. The doors, windows, A/C units and soon to be finished roll-up door casings are cast in resin. While the walls are cut out for the modeler, there are no openings for windows and doors. The modeler must decide where they want them. That also means this structure can also be a small factory or business.The foot print is either 7x14 or 7x21. it is assembled with solvent and CA adhesive. It is relatively easy to construct but some accurate measuring must be done first. It is best mounted to a small 1/2" plywood base. The modeler can add an inspection pit if wanted. Availability should be in September of this year. Extra resin parts will also be available.

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Originally Posted by tom yorke:

Here are some of the first shots of my new diesel house kit. It is a model of a modern metal pre-fab structure. It occurred to me that there are no modern engine houses available in O scale. All are vintage wood or brick. This kit is a styrene model with pre-made center pieces and pre-cut siding and roofing. It is built somewhat like the real thing although the members are plastic squares as opposed to metal angles. When built, one cannot determine what the side bracing is made from and the squares are much stronger. It will be available in two lengths, 14" and just under 21" and single stall for now. The doors, windows, A/C units and soon to be finished roll-up door casings are cast in resin. While the walls are cut out for the modeler, there are no openings for windows and doors. The modeler must decide where they want them. That also means this structure can also be a small factory or business.The foot print is either 7x14 or 7x21. it is assembled with solvent and CA adhesive. It is relatively easy to construct but some accurate measuring must be done first. It is best mounted to a small 1/2" plywood base. The modeler can add an inspection pit if wanted. Availability should be in September of this year. Extra resin parts will also be available.

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Thank you gentlemen. This structure is intended for a shoreline or industrial railroad with one or two locomotives. It is perfect for the new Williams GE 44 toner. A longer version will fit two. Many railroads used single stall engine houses all around the country. It is perfect for industrial use at a gravel pit or large grain mill. Also, many industries used their houses for repairs while storing the locos outside. I will have more photos soon when it is finished. I built the smaller one as my railroad doesn't have the real estate required for a larger one. One of the nice things about this one is it has interior walls already detailed. A tiny office can be added in the corner from styrene or card stock.

Tom

Peter,

I guess this is my first say 1960's structure, yes. Seems more and more modelers are doing "modern" times so why not go along. A two stall is easy to do, however, most windows in these types of structures were rather small.  I can do a two stall for a special price if that's what you want. You could use Grandt windows.

Tom

 

Looks awesome!  If your selling I may be interested.  Looks really nice!
 
Originally Posted by tom yorke:

Thank you gentlemen. This structure is intended for a shoreline or industrial railroad with one or two locomotives. It is perfect for the new Williams GE 44 toner. A longer version will fit two. Many railroads used single stall engine houses all around the country. It is perfect for industrial use at a gravel pit or large grain mill. Also, many industries used their houses for repairs while storing the locos outside. I will have more photos soon when it is finished. I built the smaller one as my railroad doesn't have the real estate required for a larger one. One of the nice things about this one is it has interior walls already detailed. A tiny office can be added in the corner from styrene or card stock.

Tom

 

OK gentlemen, here is your chance. I am prepared to do a single and a double stall house, two, three or four sections in length. Each section is about 7" in length. Your choice. all styrene kit except for detail castings of resin. Extra resin sets available. A single stall two length is $125 and a double stall two length is $150. Each 7" section is $45 for single and $50 for double. 

 

Send no money now. I am only asking for a number of who wants a kit. Number will determine production. If you want one, please say so.

Tom 

I am most certainly interested. A 1 stall would be all the room I have.  Silly questions and forgive me for asking, how would this work if I am using MTH RealTrax???  Also and not nearly as important would there be different colors available for the structure itself???  I was just curious.  And last but not least if i have a MTH railking  SD70ACe Diesel, how many sections would i need to fit this engine comfortably?  Once again thank you!!!

You can simply cut a track-way in the plywood base (not included) to allow the track to go through the house. since this is a kit, you have the choice of any color you would like to spray it. A three section engine house would be about 20" inside and a four section would add another 6-1/2" for a total length of 26-1/2" in length.

Tom

Well, I am still interested.  Let me know when you need the $$$.  Complete totals including shipping and if you sell the balsa wood let me know.
 
Thank you!
 
Originally Posted by tom yorke:

You can simply cut a track-way in the plywood base (not included) to allow the track to go through the house. since this is a kit, you have the choice of any color you would like to spray it. A three section engine house would be about 20" inside and a four section would add another 6-1/2" for a total length of 26-1/2" in length.

Tom

 

Originally Posted by jjmmagoo:

I am most certainly interested. A 1 stall would be all the room I have.  Silly questions and forgive me for asking, how would this work if I am using MTH RealTrax???  Also and not nearly as important would there be different colors available for the structure itself???  I was just curious.  And last but not least if i have a MTH railking  SD70ACe Diesel, how many sections would i need to fit this engine comfortably?  Once again thank you!!!

 

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