Ash Pit

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Hi Folks: I want to put an ash pit on my layout and I saw a kit from either Walthers or Woodland Scenics but I can’t find anything else. Anyone aware of a kit from another manufacturer? Thanks in advance for the help.

Bob

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Take a look at Scale Model Masterpieces.

http://www.debenllc.com/Ash-Pit-Details-Kit-for-EnginehouseRoundhouse-Scale-Model-Masterpieces-HOHOn3HOn30_p_701.html

Rich

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You can also Google, ho scale ash pit. I just did.

Rich

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Hi, Bob

I don’t know how big of an operation you’re planning, I mean, ash pits were built to handle several locomotives at a time or they were smaller operations like this…

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Durango-Press-HO-040-Ash-Pit-Kit-p/drp-040.htm

Have Fun,

Ed

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Hey Bob:

Durango Press make a neat little ash pit kit that is ideal for branch line and small service facilities:

http://www.shop.jlinnovative.com/Ash-Pit-040.htm?categoryId=-1

If you want something suitable for a large operation, Walthers offers this:

https://www.walthers.com/cinder-conveyor-ash-pit-kit

There is also an animated kit from Faller:

https://www.walthers.com/ash-handling-facility-w-servo-drive-kit-6-3-4-x-25-4-x-5-15-16-quot-17-1-x-10-x-15-1cm

Scratch building is also an option, especially for the simpler designs.

Dave

Edit:

Ed beat me to the Durango Press kit![:(!][swg][(-D][(-D]

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We installed a pair of the Walthers Farbanks Morse ash conveyors on the Boothbay Railway Village layout a couple of years ago, shown before scenery.

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Richhotrain:

That Scale Model Masterpieces ash pit looks really good. Very reasonably priced too. Now I’m wondering if I should sell my Durango Press kit and go for the SMM one.

Thanks for the link.

Dave

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Thanks Rich: Looks great, I just ordered one.

Bob