Terrific

Thanks David.  I really enjoyed your article.  I have many kits to build, but I am interested in doing some scratch building.  I have a "built up" water tank that I'd like to make unique, so I think I am going to be building a pump house for it!

19th century novice

Hi, I model the 1950's Western Maryland, so forgive me if this question sounds peculiar.  What is the purpose of the head frame?  Did it support connections to other machinery?  I think it is definitely a cool feature and I love how it was created with the mortis and tenon joinery, just wondering about the purpose it served.

"What is the purpose of the

     They leave it up for maintenance purposes so they can pull the pipes up if necessary.....DaveB 

The Layout/Installation of the pump house...

Really enjoyed your article.  Pls excuse my ignorance.  How did you incorporate the pump house in relation to the water tank, well/reservoir in your diorama?  A plan view sketch with an explanation of the piping would help me visualize it.  Thanks for your effort.