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| Posted: Thu Nov 7th, 2019 06:58 pm |
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Eric T
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I'm looking to build steam locomotive filling facilities for my On30 module,
but I'm having trouble finding what they look like on Google.
The water tower seems easy enough,
but I don't know what size planks to use for the tank.
I'd like to use this kit for the oil tank,
unless there are better options out there?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Berkshire-Valley-Models-O-On3-On30-1-48-300-Gal-Fuel-Tank-kit-468/282830034197
What most confuses me is the sand.
Did people just dump sand bags into the domes back then for small operations?
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| Posted: Thu Nov 7th, 2019 10:16 pm |
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NathanO
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The logging line at Cass, WV had a regular water tower and sand tower at the locomotive shop.
The locomotives would stop at a creek about the 2/3 point going up the switch back and pump water into the loco.
Nathan
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| Posted: Thu Nov 7th, 2019 11:03 pm |
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Eric T
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I'm not seeing any images of their sand tower, but the water tower is cool.
Do you know the width of the planks on that water tower?
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| Posted: Fri Nov 8th, 2019 02:08 am |
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NathanO
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I do not know the width of the planks,
but it is similar to several other water towers I have seen over the years.
Nathan
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| Posted: Fri Nov 8th, 2019 03:14 am |
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