Post 14 7-29-2016
Kitbashing the Bachmann 1975 Coal Station
The Bachmann Coal Station, number 1975, is a good kit bashing kit.
My first kit bash was was to make a raised roof, (which had a conveyor to spread coal), on the the Coal Station to replace the 1975 flat roof. I always liked the looks of that style coal station. I used 1/8 inch tempered Masonite with one smooth side. The smooth sides were scored with a knife to look like siding. Windows were cut out with a 18 inch Craftsman scroll/ jig saw and made up with panes and installed in the top section. The parts were glued with Elmer's glue. A sheet metal roof, obtained at a train show, was installed. The whole coaling station was painted up with dark brown paint and lightly brushed with some grimy black paint.
Finished Coaling Station
View of the under side of the new roof.
Charlie
