O scale Scratchbuilt Coal Tipple made from Styrofoam Sheet
This O scale Coal Tipple is made from 3/16 inch Styrofoam Sheet and stripwood. It will have interior detailing and lighting. Not all details shown.
Overall dimensions: 88 feet x 150 feet x 128 feet (except for conveyor and mine building).
The structure is constructed as 4 separate buildings which "bolt" together. The "headhouse", "screening" building, car "loading chute" building and "maintenance" building. The "conveyor" section and "mine" building have been recently added.
The structure can very easily be disassembled and stored in individual boxes when not in use. The interior of each building has separate removable floors which will be detailed and painted. Interior and exterior LED lighting will also be added. Not shown are the coal chutes for loading hopper cars.
More photos have been added showing the conveyor and "mine" building. Notice the walkway and stairs added to the "headhouse" down to the ground floor. The stairways and railings are Plastruct O scale parts.