Grain elevator diorama

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Sat, 2013-11-02 10:18 — MAGX

After lurking and marvelling at the fantastic modeling shown here for quite a while, I think it is only fair to contribute a little myself.

A grain elevator will be the signature structure of my next switching layout, but I will not start building it soon. So I decided to put the elevator on a diorama until then. The prototype of the elevator I am scratchbuilding is from Eyota, MN. I do not try to match it 100%, close is good enough for me. I have been working on it for a week now and it still is a work in progress, but this project has evolved enough now to show some pics.

I used .060" plain styrene to

Sun, 2008-08-03 14:45 — MAGX

I used .060" plain styrene to build the structures and covered them with a layer of corrugated styrene. I scribed the corrugated styrene with the tip of a scalpel to simulate the corrugated iron panels that cover the elevator. The elevator legs were built from 1/4" x 1/8" styrene tubes and U-shaped profiles.

Outstanding!

Sat, 2013-11-02 10:38 — Bill Brillinger

Your Grain Elevator complex is looking fantastic! I hope to build a similar structure in the not to distant future, I'll be following along for sure.

- Bill
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Modeling the BNML in HO Scale, Admin for the RailPro User Group, & owner of Precision Design Co.

I love it!

Sat, 2013-11-02 11:39 — JR59

Great work. I stay tuned about the progress.

best Regards

Jürg

my Blog: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/blog/31531

Yeah!

Sat, 2013-11-02 12:35 — LKandO

Love structures that are in correct proportion to the rail cars serving them. Excellent start.

Alan

All the details: www.LKOrailroad.com Just the highlights: MRH blog

When I was a kid... no wait, I still do that. HO, 28x32, double deck, 1969, RailPro

Impressive!!!!

Sat, 2013-11-02 13:11 — TomJohnson

Wow!!! That is very impressive!!! My layout is dominated with large elevators and I'd put that one on my layout in a heart beat. You've done well, sir!!!

Tom Johnson

very nice!

Sat, 2013-11-02 13:14 — Bremner

glad to see no Walthers parts in there!

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I agree!

Sat, 2013-11-02 17:10 — Art in Iowa

Very nice indeed. Good size for a prairie skyscraper. Just need the red lights and antennas.

Art in Iowa

Modeling something... .

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Great Start

Sun, 2013-11-03 06:41 — robteed

I drive by elevators in Illinois when I visit my father in law. They are very interesting structures, There is a Grain Elevator museum north of Springfield on 57. I have seen it while riding Amtrak but always forget to watch while driving. I'm going to make a point to stop next time I'm in the area. Your structure looks awesome.

Rob Teed

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Thank you …

Sun, 2013-11-03 08:20 — MAGX

… for your very kind comments. I derived a lot of inspiration from this forum and especially Tom’s (INRAIL) awesome layout made me want to build a scene with an elevator in it. I’ll be happy if it turns out only half as good …

Kurt