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I search high and low for a switch tower that would fit between my two loops and the only this that wouls make it was an Korber Switch Tower and it was a older style as well and had a nice look to it. I held my breath because the last Korber Kit I bought had an entire magazine article written about what was required to get it together! This one looked simple enough...4 walls, 4 parts to make the overhanging balcony a walls went together great. So far so good. Now it is time to assemble the balconnd the stairs and roof. Well I took my time and squared up the 4 walls and braced them to straighen then and help square them off. I was going to do this one right no matter what. So the 4 went to gether great! Next thing is to assemble the overhang balcony. So while assembling this portion I discover that there is no way the if the balcony is going to be square it will fit into the relief areas for it's attachment. So what to do now? Like every other Korber Kit I have built I have to hack it together. So much for it looking good. So that's it! I am done throwing my money away.

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Sorry to hear about that, Korber made 3 interlocking towers that I am aware of and I own all three and they went together without a hitch.

 

The best part is " Made in USA "

 

Korber models is now under new ownership by a couple in Ohio with  plans to continue manufacturing them in the US.

 

You might want to give them the courtesy of your displeasure with the former manufacturer so they can correct it.

 

http://www.korbermodels.com/Contact_Us.html

 

 

 

Last edited by Jim Teeple

Strogey, I know it's not for everyone, but when you were faced with what to fit between those two tracks, it was a great chance to try scratch building something. That way it would fit as you wanted, be a chance to design your own structure and cut the cord for having to buy kits for every need. Since this kit is causing you some aggrivation you still can give freelance scratchbuilding a try. Could be the start of a more rewarding way to build your layout too. Just one mans opinion, and figured I'd share it.

 

bob

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