I've Got To Be Careful What I Say Here

Welcome to the OGR Forum, Art. We're glad to have you aboard! Your original post has not broken any rules - yet!

You can ask market research type questions such as you have asked here, but you can't promote your products for sale here unless you are an OGR Forum Sponsor or an advertiser in O Gauge Railroading magazine.

Good luck with your project.

Your products are well known Art, glad your willing to carve out some new stuff for our chosen scale.

Bob

Something other than eastern rural depots would be nice and one that I would probably purchase if it was a unique structure

Art!

THANK YOU for being a part of the forum...and for your support of this segment of the hobby!  We'd like to see you at York sometime soon....say, October!!

Looking forward to the new releases. 

First, question:  Re Earl's Oil...I understand your structures are based on existing or past (photo) NE prototypes.  If so, what could you tell me (us) about the plumbing or such that was beneath the canopy of Earl's?  I'm guessing that it had some sort of filling arrangement for getting the tank-stored products into a vehicle.  I've not had any success in finding photos of reasonably similar small business to answer this question.  I'd like to add some plumbing, but....?

Hope Nancy is doing better.

KD

As this encroaches on "company business" it's probably not right that I answer it on the forum.  As you are aware of what company I work for please contact me with this question directly and I'll be able to give you some insight....  Art

Personally, I think everyone would benefit from the answer. Those who build these kits always want to build them better.

One other note... we did not have detailed photos of the building either, the above description is based upon research we did at the time and would not necessarily been specific to that structure....  Art

OK, I'll respond to the original request.

I need 2 story Post WWII Western Colorado business buildings.

Probably not much different than Rural ones here in New England from the same time.

MTH makes great corner stores in 2 story, then fills the block with 3 and more story buildings.

My home town skyline never did and still does not does not pop up like that.

I am fully aware that some of the buildings had a False Front to make the 2nd story Square to the street view. Probably had / have Hip walls inside and narrow down a bit on the second floor.

I for one, would like to see false front factories and apartment bldgs in the four story and higher variety.  I have an around-the-wall layout being built in the NY/urban city scheme and real estate on this type of layout is scarce and narrow. An answer to your question on stations is that the Grand Central Terminal and the Pennsylvania Station are gorgeous however, I can't use them either because of their width or huge price tag.  If a station comes in a false front variety just a little less on the length and at a moderate cost, I would definitely purchase one.

Art,

I believe therer are quite a few rural passenger stations avaiable, both in kit form and built up, so I don't know how well another would sell unless it had some very unique features or architecture.  I see alot of kit bashing to make city stations on our forum so there may be an opportunity for a kit.  I don't consider my skills to be craftsman level but i plan on trying some kit bashing and detailing in the future.  I got several older Korber kits that I need to assmble and a number of DPM pieces to add to a DPM kit to create a two level mfr or warhouse.  That being said I might like to see A White Castle kit or drive in burger joint.

Joe

Looks like it from here . . . 

Wow !... Better than ours !  Nice job on the sign font... you apparently know what you're doing ! 

Can we post your photo on our ("un-named") website ?...  Art

Art:

I've been sending you photos for years . . . 

I just figured you didn't like them.

Google Potter Place station in Andover, NH. It would be a terrific subject. So would the one in Andover, MA.

Frank053....  I don't recall EVER seeing these... either they went "spam" or are so old that my feeble old brain can't pick-up on them.  The next time I update the website I'll feature your stuff in the "BIG" slide show.  I'd be happy to get quality photos from any other forum members that might have something to share as well.  BTW, if things go as scheduled, I'll be attending the O-National in Worchester Mass. next month. (June)

Kidding aside, I sent you about six different kits I did of yours hoping you might give more play to O Scale kits on your site.

I'll send you some better photos in email.

Wausau, WI has a Milwaukee Road station that was used by Employers Insurance of Wausau for their logo. It is still there, I think it is an historical site now. The Milwaukee Road Historical Association would be able to help you with pictures and scale drawings. It is a beautiful depot and its design was used for numerous Milw. Rd depots. I also sent you some pictures of my recently completed Majestic Hardware. I plan on getting more of your products.

Hi Art,

As I've seen several of Frank's build threads, it was easy to figure out which kits you make.  His threads, even convinced me to try my first kit ever, Majestic Hardware.  Fun build, although I havent yet got around to finishing the roofing. 

I'm still looking for the 'right' station for my layout, although I'm not quite sure what it should look like. 

Jim

How about this one from Holiday Affair? It's definitely different!

Jerry

Art,

I'd be very interested in either of the below were you to be able to make the available. 

First up is the old station in Shippensburg:

and 2nd up and one that I think far more interesting and still standing so that you could get pictures and measurements from is the "new" station in Greencastle.

I would like to know the vendor please!  It can't be a violation of this forum because I have seen hundreds of material/vendor referrals shown on this website.  Thanks.  Russ

I just finished 3 buildings from them plus one from another company.  I found that I enjoy doing craftsman kits more then any other type on the market.  I have another kit to do from Bar Mills, then I will get back to my Ameritowne kits before I have to pack it all away.  I have to shut down my layout... Has something to do with serious basement work.  Here is a fuzzy picture of them.

Here you go....I break rules all the time...

http://www.barmillsmodels.com/

In the source list as well.....

Art...

Thanks for the reply re Earl's.  That's enough to go on....time to 'wing it' from here.

Re Rich Melvin's caveats....I think you should do either or both!  This is a 'thirsty' bunch when it comes to quality quintessence in a craftsman kit.  Besides, your passion for this hobby is infectious...and you'd have/be a blast at York. 

C'mon!  Sign up!  Blow your horn, man!!  We need you at the forefront!

KD

An alternative approach to Earl's is to consider the large storage box on the side for hose storage and keep a ladder around the area... I'm sure you get where I'm going here.  I'd like to come to York but the folks at Scenic Express have done that show for years for us and we're not looking to be competitive in any way with them.

Oh-key, dough-key

Art.

Frank (Frank53) and Fred (Vulcan), among many other talents here, will meet you at every corner (inside & out)!

Besides other forums, there really is a bunch of great talent here on the OGR forum.  Just keep watching.

Be careful what you say, Dennis.

I'm still trying to figure it out myself . . . .

I like the Hotel, because it could easily be made to look like a modern era resort building. 

Would like to see more buildings that could be adapted to modern era

without being specific... are there a good selection of o-scale passenger stations out there or are you folks ready for another one ?  I've been on a quest to promote O-Scale this year, and have the facilities to stir things up a bit with my own company, I thought it was about time you guys got a break with items that DON'T have wheels on them !  Please remember my way of thinking only involves craftsman-quality kits... not pre-fabbed oriental stuff..

IMHO We have a LOT of small to Medium Passenger Stations in O guage. While many were custom design, those can be custom built if needed. I preferr you limited assets and effot be spent on industries that accept Rail deliveries of supplies and/or shipping of goods. I think there is a Darth of industrial buildings done in the US designs for the ealy to mid 1900 industries as well as modern buildings Post 1980 industries.

BAckdrop building kits are just as fine as whole building kits. Good luck on your choices.

No worries, but for the life of me, I couldn't figure out what you were driving at - all clear now though.

And I was just kidding, Dennis. With reference to the thread title.

duh, color me:

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Frank.  I wonder if we could come up with some solid brick ideas here on stations for Art?!  Ahhh..... I've got nothing.

Dennis