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Need some help with identification

  A number of years ago I purchased the freight shed illustrated below.  The station has no embossed or rubber stamped manufacturer identification. At the time the seller indicated the manufacturer was Carette. In the years since that purchase I have seen a few examples of this shed show up either at auction or at a train show.  The various sellers have identified the shed as having been made by a number of different manufacturers.

   Over the years since its purchase I have managed to get reference books for Fandor, Carette, Bing, JEP, and others.  These references don't cover every year of production, however, none of the illustrations of offered freight sheds in the books I do have match this station.

  It is very well made and, in addition to the main freight door there is a large side door (note the handle over on the right end) which opens.  I think the station was made for a reasonably long period of time.  I say this because the station comes with several paint schemes.  This one is the most elaborate I've seen,  On others the extra highlighting of the brick is missing and other aspects of the painting have been simplified.

  I would really like to know who made this station so if any of you happen to have a reference that identifies and pictures this station I would really appreciate it if you would post that information.

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