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| Description: The Prototype of this model is typical of the many structures that served the citrus industries along railroad sidings and branch lines. This particular model design comes from the citrus packing shed that was once located in the San Fernando valley of California.
The model itself measures out at approximately 16 inches wide by about 2 inches deep (116 ft.x15 ft. HO scale). The kits con-sists of the following primary components; laser cut and engraved walls, window, doors, trim, freight deck, stair case and a Sunkist decal graph-ic. The purpose of this low relief back drop model is intended to satisfy the needs of those seeking a dimensional model that can be blended into a backdrop or placed against a wall, like on a book shelf layout. This transition technique can be as simple as placing the model between a siding and the back drop. However it can also be used in conjunction with mirrors and scenic materials that transform into a kind of visual illusion extending beyond the wall or back drop. It is an excellent way to conserve space. |
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| I have recently finished all the model development work on the Summit train order office. It is a Santa Fe Prototype and has turned out to make a neat little railroad structure. I am hoping it will please many of you, especially the Santa Fe enthusiasts. The Summit T/O office project started a couple of years ago when I found out about Rick Blanchard's drawings of Summit on the web. After acquiring Rick's permission, I utilized the dimensional information derived from Rick's drawings of the Summit. Other information came from Chard Walker (retired Santa Fe telegrapher) operator at the Summit train order office from 1951-1967. Steve Dunham (president of the Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society.) provided valuable information along the way also. Bruce Petty provided the photo of the Prototype.
Distinguishing featuresIn approximately 1959 the Santa Fe changed the roof on the track side of the structure by removing the original separate roof over the operators bay and then extending the pitch and cover of the main roof directly back over the operators bay. Not necessarily in 1959 but over the coarse of the years and probably in various times of maintenance they also added an awning over the door to the left of the operators bay, and a bathroom which required a window. These practical modifications changed the look of the structure and will establish an era for those who are familiar with Summit's history. In the Showcase Miniatures kit you will find two different arrangements referred to as pre 1959 and post 1959. We have taken particular notice of the changes and produced the kit so either one of the configurations can be built. Information about the prototypeThe Summit T/O office was an icon of the Cajon Pass. Located in the Mountain range that separates the Mojave Desert from the Costal plains of the Los Angeles area. Much of the specific information about Summit and the related points between San Bernardino and Victorville on this Santa Fe division can be attributed to the preservation and recorded memories of Mr. Chard L. Walker. (Santa Fe railroad telegrapher, author and historian) Summit was a favorite place for rail fans to go and watch trains. So much so that the Pacific Rail Society purchased an old funeral trolley (Descanso) and placed on the Summit compound as a place of rest and refuge for it's members. From the many pictures I have seen it looked like the ideal rail fan hangout. Special Features: Fine laser cut and engraved walls and windows. Fine engraved ceramic tiles (common on Santa Fe stations and support structure). Additional laser cut and engraved parts are included so that you can build Summit in one of 2 prototypical configurations, before 1959, or after 1959. The kit also includes some white metal castings (by Century Foundry) Roof jack, Exterior Plumbing rack and car I.D. light fixture. The Graphics consist of east and west bound exterior Summit identification markings as well as the Western Union Telegraph sign that hung off the operators bay near the entrance door.
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| Description: You don't have to be an expert at weathering to achieve the look you see. This old barn gets its character and an aged appearance from the factory. To see a barn with fresh paint and trim is unusual. In the real world a barn is a utility structure one that takes abuse. This barn is no exception. Our DeLoney's barn kit was originally released in N scale a few years back. It has made quite an impression on our N scale customers and has been our most requested model to be produced in HO scale yet. So have a barn raising get together on your layout and let the fun begin. DeLoney's barn can be built in 1 to 2 evenings. This HO scale model requires approximately 7 1/4" X 4 3/8" space. | |||||||
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| Description: Named after a volcanic residual (ash cone) of an ancient eruption near Mt. Shasta. Black Butte summit location of Southern Pacific's Natron cutoff is where this neat little structure served. It was similar to many of the SP's common standard buildings so it could also serve well in many other parts of the line. Our model contains a cast chimney and many laser cut and engraved parts to make up the distinctive features of Black Butte T/O office. Other than waiting for the paint to dry the kit can be easily built in an evening. This HO scale model requires approximately 3 1/8" X 3 5/8" space. | |||||||
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| Description: A model from the old west. The many hardworking plainsmen and trainmen that frequented the Kik'n Jack awakened the next day to know how the establishment got its name. The Proprietor was renown for miles around as having one of the strongest whiskeys in the west. Made from his very own still out back (Reference to the optional still Century Foundry's #2180). Although the structure is small in demeanor, it's architectural styling screams out of the old west. This kit can be easily built in an evening. This HO scale model requires approximately 4" X 1 5/8" space. | |||||||
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| Description: The Water pump house is a must for the steam era, however they continued to stand long into the diesel era. It fits safely into early 1900's through 1970's. This structure will occupy a space of about 2 1/4 x 2 1/4. The purpose of the water tower was to brink up ground water to feed the water tower plugs and local section facilities. The Tower that protrudes from the small structure is in place so that the Maintenance department could bring up the pump for service and the removal of obstructing sand and sediment. | |||||||
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