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This is turning into a very comprehensive display of the variety of engine houses available, very interesting.  One that has not been shown yet is the panel construction version of the Pecos River/Korber/Muffin kit.  Like all the Pecos River original kits, they were modular, so you could design and build a structure of whatever size and configuration you wish.

 

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PeterA posted:

This is turning into a very comprehensive display of the variety of engine houses available, very interesting.  One that has not been shown yet is the panel construction version of the Pecos River/Korber/Muffin kit.  Like all the Pecos River original kits, they were modular, so you could design and build a structure of whatever size and configuration you wish.

 

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I love the interior of your shed!@

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3rail 2 posted:

Berkshire Valley used to make this kit. Do not know if it is still available. I have one on my shelf of kits to build!

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Jim   at Bridgeboss...made this custom one for me a few years ago.

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Donald

 

 

Hi Donald. I always liked how you added some nice finishing touches to your Diesel Facility, great job.

Just so everyone knows, Ive had several requests over the last year for this facility and have decided to bring it back, however w several changes, improvements, and options. It will offered in kit form only, unpainted, and painted, similarly as I offer the train sheds. Assembled was always a bear to ship due to all of the intricate parts. Watch my website for updates and status. Thanks, Jim r

This is great news.  Any estimate on when these will be available to order?

Bill

Bossman284 posted:
Bridgeboss Jim posted:
3rail 2 posted:

Berkshire Valley used to make this kit. Do not know if it is still available. I have one on my shelf of kits to build!

164-8232

Jim   at Bridgeboss...made this custom one for me a few years ago.

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Donald

 

 

Hi Donald. I always liked how you added some nice finishing touches to your Diesel Facility, great job.

Just so everyone knows, Ive had several requests over the last year for this facility and have decided to bring it back, however w several changes, improvements, and options. It will offered in kit form only, unpainted, and painted, similarly as I offer the train sheds. Assembled was always a bear to ship due to all of the intricate parts. Watch my website for updates and status. Thanks, Jim r

This is great news.  Any estimate on when these will be available to order?

Bill

Checked the bridgeboss site: nothing new to report- still "coming soon" hoping this means some really cool new features 

jerrymouse25 posted:
Bossman284 posted:
Bridgeboss Jim posted:
3rail 2 posted:

Berkshire Valley used to make this kit. Do not know if it is still available. I have one on my shelf of kits to build!

164-8232

Jim   at Bridgeboss...made this custom one for me a few years ago.

IMG_1127IMG_1229IMG_1230

IMG_1109

Donald

 

 

Hi Donald. I always liked how you added some nice finishing touches to your Diesel Facility, great job.

Just so everyone knows, Ive had several requests over the last year for this facility and have decided to bring it back, however w several changes, improvements, and options. It will offered in kit form only, unpainted, and painted, similarly as I offer the train sheds. Assembled was always a bear to ship due to all of the intricate parts. Watch my website for updates and status. Thanks, Jim r

This is great news.  Any estimate on when these will be available to order?

Bill

Checked the bridgeboss site: nothing new to report- still "coming soon" hoping this means some really cool new features 

Hi Everyone, Ive had so many inquires on the New Engine Facility that id better get moving along w the design. I will be showing updates on the front page of my website as I progress. It will be available in single, dual and 3 track configurations and in 24, 36 and 48 inch lengths. Will be all modular construction lending to a very easy assembly process. Will have plenty of options available.

 

Thanks,

jim r

www.bridgeboss.com

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Bridgeboss Jim posted:
jerrymouse25 posted:
Bossman284 posted:
Bridgeboss Jim posted:
3rail 2 posted:

Berkshire Valley used to make this kit. Do not know if it is still available. I have one on my shelf of kits to build!

164-8232

Jim   at Bridgeboss...made this custom one for me a few years ago.

IMG_1127IMG_1229IMG_1230

IMG_1109

Donald

 

 

Hi Donald. I always liked how you added some nice finishing touches to your Diesel Facility, great job.

Just so everyone knows, Ive had several requests over the last year for this facility and have decided to bring it back, however w several changes, improvements, and options. It will offered in kit form only, unpainted, and painted, similarly as I offer the train sheds. Assembled was always a bear to ship due to all of the intricate parts. Watch my website for updates and status. Thanks, Jim r

This is great news.  Any estimate on when these will be available to order?

Bill

Checked the bridgeboss site: nothing new to report- still "coming soon" hoping this means some really cool new features 

Hi Everyone, Ive had so many inquires on the New Engine Facility that id better get moving along w the design. I will be showing updates on the front page of my website as I progress. It will be available in single, dual and 3 track configurations and in 24, 36 and 48 inch lengths. Will be all modular construction lending to a very easy assembly process. Will have plenty of options available.

 

Thanks,

jim r

Keep us updated on the progress!! 

Mike:

It would be fairly uncomplicated to build.

From scratch it is basically 4 walls laminated with whatever panels you like plus a flat roof. Several manufacturers sell round house windows. Plastruct sells I-beams, trusses etc for the inside. Just make sure the walls are thick enough so that the structure does not 'sway in the breeze'. I saw one made from 20 mil stock that would be impossible to pick up if not for a base. I have some basic info I can post on functioning roll up doors.

You could also start with a kit like Korber #MRS1132 - O Scale - 2 Stall Engine House Kit (Brick) and ask about changing the brick walls to solid walls #MRS1011 - O Scale - Kendall Manufacturing Background Building Kit and making the kit longer or shorter by panel sections. Rich used to do this all the time when he owned Korber. I'm sure Steve Nelson will accommodate too.

For the inside service platforms - (there are also other suppliers like TW Trainworks and Traincat Model Sales)

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Crescent Locomotive Works -

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O scale Wood Engine house/Roundhouse service Platforms, set of 4The set comes with 2 18″ X 1″ and 2- 4″ X 2″ platforms. The will fit in most engine service buildings and roundhouse brands.

 

Joe

   

I've posted these pics on my build thread, but they're appropriate here too. The laser cut parts arrived for the engine house. 

I made a booboo on the on the machine shop side walls. I put the darn tabs on the wrong end. DOH! Stephen Milley has already cut and mailed me corrected ones. I spent a lot of time aligning those tabs on the CorelDraw Laser Cutting drawings. Too bad I wasn't paying attention to how the walls were oriented when I drew them.

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This shows why it had to be so darn long.

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Here it is sitting where it will be when it's actually built.

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I have another commission job I'm building before I can get to this one. I was just holding it together with clamps to see if my plans actually worked with the layout. Other than the tabs screwup, it fits exactly as it should.

I just contacted Crescent Locomotive Works to see about those service platforms. I don't have space between the tracks since their only 3.5" on center due to the Ross #4 switch ladder spacing, but I will need something on the outside tracks. I'll posting this entire build on my regular running thread, if anyone cares to see its construction.

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Bridgeboss Jim posted:
jerrymouse25 posted:
Bossman284 posted:
Bridgeboss Jim posted:
3rail 2 posted:

Berkshire Valley used to make this kit. Do not know if it is still available. I have one on my shelf of kits to build!

164-8232

Jim   at Bridgeboss...made this custom one for me a few years ago.

IMG_1127IMG_1229IMG_1230

IMG_1109

Donald

Hi Donald. I always liked how you added some nice finishing touches to your Diesel Facility, great job.

Just so everyone knows, Ive had several requests over the last year for this facility and have decided to bring it back, however w several changes, improvements, and options. It will offered in kit form only, unpainted, and painted, similarly as I offer the train sheds. Assembled was always a bear to ship due to all of the intricate parts. Watch my website for updates and status. Thanks, Jim r

This is great news.  Any estimate on when these will be available to order?

Bill

Checked the bridgeboss site: nothing new to report- still "coming soon" hoping this means some really cool new features 

Hi Everyone, Ive had so many inquires on the New Engine Facility that id better get moving along w the design. I will be showing updates on the front page of my website as I progress. It will be available in single, dual and 3 track configurations and in 24, 36 and 48 inch lengths. Will be all modular construction lending to a very easy assembly process. Will have plenty of options available.

Thanks,

jim 

Hi again. Updates posted on my website today, making progress.

jim r

Hi Guys, I have been looking at some of the kits and I just cant afford them. So I looked around the garage and was able to come up with some stuff for a scratch build. First was some old sign boards, then some scrap lumber laying around, some spray paint on the shelf, and an old Christmas plastic box. Here is what I started with and where I am now. I still have to add some more cross members, lighting and trim. But I am happy with how its turning out so far! Best part $0 cost, just reusing things I already had laying around. I still have to paint the roof and add roofvents, then hope to build a catwalk between tracks!

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I know what you mean! Besides the wonderful friendships with people I've never met there is a veritable wealth of information available from forum members who are always willing to share, suggest or help any way they can! After getting my first train five years ago, the best thing I've done is join this forum! How's that for a commercial! LOL

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