After becoming the proud happy owner of 18 feet of yard modules, I realized I have a number of buildings I am going to need to build.   The group I am with is modeling 1923 steam operations in southern Ohio.   I can go into that more in another post.   This set of updates is to document my adventure in building a water tower. 

To start, I found a kit from Suncoast Models - No 3010 and a set of plans from Model Railroader for 1870s water tank ( published 2015)

Here's an interesting project from a different hobby, showing a different technique to make a beach, color water and model surf.  Not radically different, but different enough that it may inspire someone's creativity.

I particularly like the use of LED's under the water to add movement.  Used sparingly, this could be very effective.

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Have been away from the layout for a while, but building structures. Finally got back to the Tamworth loop (a bit of landscaping and track on the top of my helix). Placed the dairy, woodworking plant and water tower. Added static grass, a small creek and a few supertrees. Going to pause for a while before filling in the smaller shrubbery, vehicals and so forth. 

I have the Walthers powerplant set against the backwall of my layout and I am hoping to make it look like I have at least one other identical one in line with it,...maybe 2 more,...projecting into the wall. I'd like to have duplicate coal piles as well.