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Post by fabforrest on Dec 1, 2019 16:48:16 GMT
How would this building have been used?
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Post by ptc on Dec 1, 2019 18:30:37 GMT
A lot of street crossings in cities and towns had crossing watchman. Their job was to lower gates(if so equipped) flag crossings with a red flag(lantern at night) with round stop sign.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2019 22:29:03 GMT
The model can be lit, can feature your railroad herald (if available), and it can be personalized with a street sign... your choice of names.
For instance, you want to have something named for a grandchild... Whitney Road.
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Post by ptc on Dec 1, 2019 23:01:04 GMT
Bill, I can see a few of these on yout layout.
I repeat, this is one of the best buildings Harry has ever done. Can't wait to install ours on the layout.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 1:35:19 GMT
Bill, I can see a few of these on yout layout.
I repeat, this is one of the best buildings Harry has ever done. Can't wait to install ours on the layout. You got it. Lights, N and W, Whitney Road for one and Maddy Avenue for the second. They were here running trains yesterday and will be excited to have their names on the layout. To be here before Christmas. N and W had similar structures. Harry checked his reference book while we were talking. Attachments:
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Post by ptc on Dec 2, 2019 11:35:46 GMT
Wonderful photos of the grandkids runiing trains, Bill.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2019 2:10:03 GMT
Harry sent photos this afternoon of completed shanties. Street names (named for our granddaughters), lighted, plenty of figures and details, N and W identifying logo. These really look great. He can have yours on the doorstep before Christmas. Very reasonably priced.
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Post by ptc on Dec 7, 2019 14:39:27 GMT
These are sweet accessories for any O-Gauge layout. Bill, they will look super on your layout.
Harry is working on our Shanty as well. We are going with the Milwaukee Road color scheme, but snow accents to fit into our theme. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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