Structure kits, a good idea but what kind of structure kits? I like the Alpine Models grain and feed mill. Alpine also makes a neat grain elevator in HO that could be done in S. In the Midwest grain elevators abounded, and few were identical. For a modeler to have more than one grain elevator on a layout would not be out of place. Many small towns had more than one. Stewartville, Minnesota, comes immediately to mind, but it was far from being an exception. A furniture factory would be neat. Sudyam once produced such a structure in O, and it looked good. I suppose the possibilities are infinite, and others might disagree completely with my ideas for a product.
Tom ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] on behalf of JGG KahnSr [[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: {S-Scale List} RE: Structure Kits Always small industries justifying a siding and setouts; we tend to do pretty well in most scales on railroad-specific structures (e.g., stations and locomotive facilities), but what usually seem in short supply are structures near the tracks. The fruit-packing plant not long ago--ideal in being low-relief--was an excellent choice (I bought one) and the Alpine re-issue of the Suydam HO Purina Chows mill (I shall be buying one as soon as I have time to negotiate their checkout system) is another. The LVM line (developed by Frank Titman, as I understand it?) has a number of just such structures (I own three or four of them, too, and shall probably get a few more). What most of us don't need are large industries, although that is no reflection on Bill Wade's lumber mill or mine kits, as they are designed to be the centerpiece (and rationale) for a specialized operation. Otherwise, most of us (I think) just don't have the room. Jace Kahn General Manager Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co. > I am working with several kit builders and need info from the group as to > what structures the group feels are needed to fill some voids or you would > just like to have available. These will be high quality laser cut kits. What > I need from you is your opinions as to what is needed. Please contact me > off-list at [email protected] with your wishes. I will post a list of your > suggestions in a couple of weeks. > Ed Sauers [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
