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Post by ptc on Oct 29, 2019 22:02:52 GMT
I started a thread not too long ago about streets and sidewalks. I received several inquiries about the sidewalks that I use. They are porcelain and were offered a long time ago by Departmet 56. They have since been retired and you can't find them. They are about 6" long by 3" wide and 1/4" thick. They fit togeter nicely to make any length.
Today, I talked to Harry Hieke about making something similar because of the interest I received. Would you buy them if available and what size would you prefer?
Here is a photo of the D56 product.
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Post by ptc on Oct 29, 2019 22:19:55 GMT
Harry just sent a couple of photos of sidewalks he did for a client.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2019 22:33:15 GMT
Porcelain!?! Sheesh! Dept. 56 makes some nice stuff. Watched a video a while back from a guy I believe from Sweden. Very simple to do. I thought I bookmarked the vid. If I find it I will post it. Not to take anything away from H.H.
Gary.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Oct 29, 2019 22:48:02 GMT
Harry’s are nice modern looking sidewalks. I would imagine 5 and 10 inch lengths and corner pieces would sell well.
I think the charm of the Department 56 sidewalks is their resemblance to cobblestone. I know Harry could do a great version of that as well
Emile
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Post by Joe Saggese on Oct 29, 2019 23:50:09 GMT
I would buy some plus I'd like to try and make them as well.
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Post by ptc on Oct 30, 2019 13:44:19 GMT
Harry did these sidewalks in connection with station platforms he did for Bill Webb.
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Post by Country Joe on Oct 31, 2019 2:52:34 GMT
I like both the D56 and Harry's sidewalks but I can't use them on my layout. If I were to build another layout I would seriously consider using Harry's sidewalks but I am happy with my layout and don't foresee ever building another.
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