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| An engineer's view of the new water tank and windmill at the Oakdale depot. |
In my scenicking work at Oakdale, I had left the last eight inches on so next to the aisle for last so I wouldn't be continually undoing my work. I've finally gotten to the point where I have been able to work on this area.
The small engine facility here needed a refueling and watering ability so I built one of the typical CP/SP enclosed water tanks along with a small shed
for the storage of firewood. A windmill was also built to pump water into the tank.
The spout on the tank was a Grandt Line product while the windmill itself was built from an etched-brass kit formerly made by Sheepscot Models. The vane lettering was taken from a period Fairbanks-Morse Eclipse windmill of the turn-of-the-century.
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| Railroad Park just south of the water tank. Wood posts keep errant wagons from encroaching on the park. |
Adjacent to the prototype water tank at Oakdale was a small park. I have not yet been able to locate photos of this park but railroad drawings seem to indicate just some trees and a large expanse of grass. My version also contains a number of paths and flower bushes to add some interest.
Last night, I painted about ten new figures for the railroad. I find that figure painting is very relaxing for me and I use mostly Preiser old-time figures. The gentleman on the left is standing slightly away from the rest of the traveling public since he is reading a rather racy periodical of the time, the
Police Gazette. You could always identify the
Gazette since it was printed on pink paper to make it stand out.
The small engine facility here needed a refueling and watering ability so I built one of the typical CP/SP enclosed water tanks along with a small shed
The spout on the tank was a Grandt Line product while the windmill itself was built from an etched-brass kit formerly made by Sheepscot Models. The vane lettering was taken from a period Fairbanks-Morse Eclipse windmill of the turn-of-the-century.
Adjacent to the prototype water tank at Oakdale was a small park. I have not yet been able to locate photos of this park but railroad drawings seem to indicate just some trees and a large expanse of grass. My version also contains a number of paths and flower bushes to add some interest.
Marvelous, as usual!
ReplyDeleteHi Don -- I found your blog from the comment you left on mine. Love your railroad - my oldest son is a big train buff - we've rode on trains all over the US - I'm a bit familiar with the Oakddale area, we lived in Modesto for 3 years. My son was young then and has vivid memories of riding on a live steamer in Sacramento and riding the train in Jamestown. Truly enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteI love all the details in your layout and recognized the references to Stanislaus County.