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Interest in smaller 16 inch wide Train Sheds ?

Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Our 24 inch wide train shed is still pretty popular, however I get the impression that many of you would like something a bit smaller that would fit nicely onto a normal size layout. Im thinking in the range of 16 inches in width w the same general appearance as the large 48 inch unit. See below a very preliminary computer rendered drawing of what this shed might look like. Something of this size will not only have the advantage of a smaller footprint but also result in lower costs and simpler assembly process. Any suggestions and comments are appreciated.

thanks.

16-18 inch shed x 2

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Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Hi Seacoast. Im contemplating a size of about 16-18 inches wide, 12 inches tall, and 16 inches long. Im hoping to have a Prototype ready by April York.
 
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jim r
 
 Originally Posted by Seacoast:

Jim,

Does you're shed follow a particular prototype? I have always enjoyed your buildings.

16"wide x 24" long. What height  will this shed be From the track level? I'm guessing you can fit 3-4 tracks on the inside!

 

HD Harry DoyleOGR Forum Member

Make it modular in depth. As an example, I used an Atlas Engine House - too big for my small layout. The way it is designed however, instead of using the full depth of four modules deep, I used three. It was perfectly suited for small steamers and I got the benefit of being able to use this nice structure, even though in its full size it was too big for my layout.

Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Hi GCRailways
Yes, Train Sheds were actually used directly in conjunction w train stations. The sheds were where the passengers embarked onto the trains after having arrived from the stations. These are still used in Europe in a very large scale
 
Originally Posted by GCRailways:

!!!!  I didn't know these existed!!!  Definitely going on my wishlist!

 

Aaron

 

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SeacoastSeacoastOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Originally Posted by Bridgeboss Jim:
Hi GCRailways
Yes, Train Sheds were actually used directly in conjunction w train stations. The sheds were where the passengers embarked onto the trains after having arrived from the stations. These are still used in Europe in a very large scale
 
Originally Posted by GCRailways:

!!!!  I didn't know these existed!!!  Definitely going on my wishlist!

 

Aaron

 

Jim,

Do your train sheds follow a particular prototype or city in the USA in years past in the days of steam/early diesel?

G GCRailwaysOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by Bridgeboss Jim:
Hi GCRailways
Yes, Train Sheds were actually used directly in conjunction w train stations. The sheds were where the passengers embarked onto the trains after having arrived from the stations. These are still used in Europe in a very large scale
 
Originally Posted by GCRailways:

!!!!  I didn't know these existed!!!  Definitely going on my wishlist!

 

Aaron

 


I meant the models. Sorry, I probably should have clarified.  I am completely familiar with terminal train sheds, and want to make one a focal point for my future railroad.  Yours are just the first really big commercially-available sheds that I've seen.  That's why I got excited.

 

As far as your original question, I think a 16" shed would be a good idea.  As much as I like the two larger sheds, I don't expect to have enough passenger trains to fill all of the tracks for even the 24" version.

 

Aaron

Bridgeboss JimBridgeboss JimOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER
Hi Aaron.
 Three of the shed sizes being offered which includes the new 16 inch size follow the general appearance of the original Union Station Shed in Montgomery Alabama. I have incorporated features from many other sheds into all of these. Hope I answered your question.
 
jim r
 
 
Originally Posted by Seacoast:
Originally Posted by Bridgeboss Jim:
Hi GCRailways
Yes, Train Sheds were actually used directly in conjunction w train stations. The sheds were where the passengers embarked onto the trains after having arrived from the stations. These are still used in Europe in a very large scale
 
Originally Posted by GCRailways:

!!!!  I didn't know these existed!!!  Definitely going on my wishlist!

 

Aaron

 

Jim,

Do your train sheds follow a particular prototype or city in the USA in years past in the days of steam/early diesel?

 

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