Modern diesel house questions...

If possible, why not try a modular system, so you could create any length and any number of stalls.

 

Personally, I would be interested in something with 3 stalls wide by 3 engines long.

I was going to suggest the same thing. Make the walls as long as you can and included all the framing/detailing pieces, and let buyer build it as they need. If it's modular, they can make it as wide or as long as they choose.

 

I built a diesel building with modular walls from Pecos River Brass because I couldn't find anything that fit what I wanted.

 

 

Make the kit versatile and let them decide how big to make it. Maybe even a basic kit, and then add-on kits like they do all the roundhouse kits.  

Yeah Doug, I have one of those Pecos River kits I picked up on eBay. I'm very interested in this style of building because I will also need to do something like this:

 

I am very interested in building or buying a two bay engine house for my MTH realtrax o72 OYE spur siding.

I would offer a complete kit. Make it available in two different lengths. Maybe a short version for one small engine, and a long version for 2 engines. I am thinking engine size no bigger than a 70 tonner. The long version would probably then work for an SW style engine.

Jeff

If one has a small 4x8 layout and is running strictly MTH Railking locomotives what would you suggest?  A two bay would be ideal but I'm easy to please, one would be awesome!

I was thinking of making them with adjustable number of widths with add on kits or something, but after reading Big_Boy_4005 and Laidoffsick's, posts I agree with them. The add on lengths and number of stalls sounds much better.

 

I also think just a basic 1 and 2 stall kit in a couple of different lengths might be a good idea too. Those could be the starter kit and then have the add on stalls for any number someone might want.

 

My layout is being built in the modern era, so these look like a nice option for me. I would probably get a 2 or 3 stall version. It would be nice to start with a 2 stall and be able to add to it though. Length I don't know about just yet, have to give that one some more thought.

Happy Holidays everyone, haven't heard much since the summer about a modern engine house. Anyone closer to finding one that they either built or one they purchased.  Since I have no more room for rolling stock and locomotives in looking at scenery. Thanks everyone!

After the beginning of the new year (and the holidays!) I will get going again on two O scale building projects; the modern engine house and the three story factory pictured about a week ago. Way too much going on at this time of year to concentrate on developing some new kits. Both kits will be limited in production so when finally announced, please don't wait too long before securing one from me directly.

Thanks!

That's fantastic!  Can't wait.  At least you know you possibly have one order.  Happy Holidays!