was wondering if I could see some photos of everyones engine fueling facilities, I am trying to set up some yard trackage and i do have a fueling rack kit, but want to know what the rest of you have done… and any ideas or know of other kits where I build a nice simple but detailed engine fueling area…
thanks
Mike
bump.
The first shot is my small service facility for my TMI railroad.
The second is an in side shot of the SP shops on my railroad.
HI Mike,
This is my service facility. It’s for both steam and diesel. Most of the structures are Walthers with modifications. There are a few more pics at Photobucket or I could post them here if it would help.
My engine facility will be based on a prototype. A 2 stall “running repair” shop (each stall holds 3-4 engines), 3 stall roundhouse and a large shop that will have at least 5 stalls.
I haven’t got to diesel fuel facilities yet. Presently I’m building a N&W “Lubritorium” or lube house. It’s like a quickie lube for locomotives. The only photo’s I have at this time are of the prototype. There is one in use today by the Norfolk Southern at their Bluefield terminal.
I can recommend a few books. Each under $20
Steam Locomotive Coaling Stations and Diesel Locomotive Fueling Facilities
Steam & Diesel Locomotive Terminals & Facilities
Locomotive Terminals and Railroad Structures
I have the bachman diesel fueling rack, its nice, but looks klunky & might take up alittle more space than I want… are there any other company’s that make structures for servicing area.
BTW thanks for the info & more photos *** are always appreciated…
thanks
Mike
Mike,
Here’s another view of the White River service and yard facility on my Hahvid Yahd & White River RR. BTW, you might want to get a copy of The Model Railroader’s Guide To LOCOMOTIVE Servicing Terminals by Marty McGuirk from Kalmbach. A lot of great shots and ideas large and small!
Walthers has a full line of servicing facilities including:
Diesel Fueling Rack
Sanding Tower and House (with drying bin)
3 different Coaling Towers (a large concrete, a small concrete and a small wood)
Steel and Wood Water Tanks
Expandable Roundhouse (3-stall increments)
Modern Diesel House (3-track)
Car Shop (3-track)
Machine Shop (1-track)
Ash Pit and Conveyor
Variety of Turntables
I’m probably missing a couple. I’ve built most of these kits for my facility and they are all of a reasonable quality and not too difficult to assemble.
The link below has a promotional Walthers picture that shows one way you could arrange these structures together.
http://www.internethobbies.com/internethobbies/wahosccoseen.html
Hey Mike,
Just wondering if you got into your engine facility yet?! Progress pics?
Mike,
Overall view of both steam & diesel facilities and service track
Diesel facility
Steam facility
When you’re scrunched for space, it’s kinda hard to fit everything in and in a logical manner. Most of the kits are Walthers Cornerstone. The small Fairbanks-Morse coaling tower is Suncoast Models.
Tom
Nice Tom.
Trevor