Berea Station by Harry Hieke

Nice work

Very cool looking station!

Fabulous. You are a fortunate man, on many counts!

FrankM

Var posted:

After seeing Harry Hieke's model of the Berea Station at York (I grew up not far from there and am familiar with the prototype), I knew I had to have one.  My sweet wife got me the kit for Christmas a little over a year ago (a major enjoyment that I get from the hobby is building things).  I finished it up late last year; this is not a beginner's kit, however, Harry created excellent instructions with pictures - he is also gracious on the phone in helping to clarify things.  I thought I would post a few pictures of the finished setting - I am very happy with the results and want to thank my wife for getting me this really neat model.  While at York, make sure to visit Harry in the Orange Hall.

I live right up Sheldon Rd. from the Berea Station.

is that in Berea, OH????  My son teaches in Berea so he might be interested.

thanks - walt

Harry's work is always first class. During the 1940s I visited my grandmother in Berea several times when she lived across from the campus of Baldwin Wallace College. Alas, I do not remember the beautiful Depot, only my trip on the N&W from N.C.

walt rapp posted:

is that in Berea, OH????  My son teaches in Berea so he might be interested.

thanks - walt

Yes it is.

Built in 1875, it is unusual because it was built of sandstone, there being an ample supply from the Berea quarries.  Last used by NYC, closed in 1930 or so.  On the National Historic Register, it is occupied by a bar ad grill and is an excellant rain fan spot.

Pete S

Nice project and your layout also looks very nice!!