Any Inspirations from Lionel's Enginehouse kits?

Prrhorseshoecurve,  Sorry I do not have any inspiration for you but I do have question.

How did you make the structure in the pictures?  The way you made that I could see that a modified version could be used for steel mill buildings.

Thanks,

Tom

Well I didn't make it. I found photos on line and created a photo album of these unique structures.

It appears that six to nine of the enginehouse kits were used (three just to obtain the height and width). Two side by side and the third grafted on the top. I hope this helps

Thanks for the info. I think I will try to find some of those buildings at the monthly train show in my area.

Tom

Tom,

I have built 3 of Lionel's single stall engine houses and painted each one differently.  Two of the kits were identical and were issued in the 1970s.  The 3rd one was a repro issued probably in the 1990s.  The only difference in that one was the parts were colored differently.  I also built an extra long engine house using parts of two more of the 1970s kits.  I will be glad to post a few pictures if you wish.  I did very little true kit bashing other than adding a strip of black craft paper to the roof top to represent a roof ridge cap.  The 3 standard length houses will be used in lieu of a 3-stall RH.  You may notice the unpainted 3/8"X3/8" wood strip on bottom perimeter - I thought I might need a bit more height due to height of track.  Will add a 3/8" embossed block strip over it soon.

By the way, got all kits on eBay.  They appear to be readily available.

Bill, thanks for the info. Yes, if you have time I would love to see what you did with these kits.

Thanks,

Tom

It reminds me.of.the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Bricktown building that was a loading platform/depot. Lots of identicle arched bay doors along the length. 

Tom,

I plan to post them today.  Thought I had them ready yesterday but discovered one of the buildings disappeared from the camera before I was able to upload the pics to my desktop.

Thanks Bill. appreciate your doing the postings.

Tom

Tom,

Enclosed are 7 pics: 6 are two views each of the standard sized houses and 1 pic of the stretched one. If you look closely you will see I added a small smoke stack on two of the standard houses, one near the front, one near the rear.  On the third one I added a much larger smoke stack on the back area of the roof in lieu of the chimney.  I will gladly admit I am not the best brick  mortar applicator.  That is an art form.

Bill, Thanks for the pictures. You did great work on that engine house. Do the kits come with that freight door?  That is nice touch. Many thanks for sharing the pictures. Real inspiration.

Tom

Tom,

Yes, the freight door comes with the kit.  Painting the door knob, hasp and lock was an exercise in nerves.  My hands are not as steady as they once were.  Nor my eyesight as good.

Bill, looks great. Thanks again for taking the time to post all your pictures.

Tom