Need a custom built engine shed

I WOULD SAY Alan Graziano

I see his work on the forum daily and its awesome

THANKS, ALEX

Could you not kitbash a Lionel 2 stall by shortening it, then weathering it?

Rod

I was contemplating the same thing the other day, then realized that engines stay outside a lot.  A shed large enough to cover 2 engines also takes up a bit of space, something I don't have on my small layout.  I need to use what space I have to put something in place for loading coal, water, sand, and diesel fuel.

I was thinking maybe getting a simple conveyor to move coal from a pile on the ground and up into the tender, sand should be housed/dried so some kind of building would be needed.  Water could come in via a water column/pump coming out of the ground and diesel fuel could be a small storage tank.

I wonder if something with only a roof over 2 tracks (like a car port) would do the trick?

Would a local switcher on most RRs even have a place to park out of the elements?  Seems like I recall seeing a N&W steam switcher around Waverly Va that always stayed outside.  I would think most RRs would think a shed for every engine would be a waste of resources, only needing one for repairs/maintenance (and maybe not even then).

Has anyone ever built an engine shed using the PDM modular walls?:

http://woodlandscenics.woodlan...egory/OModularSystem

I have thought of that too Bob, maybe just a single stall shed with another small siding along the shed to park the other locomotive but to also fill the tender with coal, using a coal pile and either a conveyor or a steam shovel to load it up.  I was alos thinking of a water column but have a small water tower behind the shed.  I wont need any diesel fuel.  Sand can be loaded into the locomotive by hand and buckets.  

If I go this route then a Lionel engine shed would work great and I would keep it full length, no need to cut it down.  

Crescent Locomotive Works makes nice engine houses.

When I inquired about one, he sent me photos and stated that he could make them any size.  I have one of his passenger stations and platforms....very nice work.

http://www.locomotiveworksinc.com/Passenger.html

He lists 24", 30", and 36", but as I said he can do any size.

What about the MTH engine shed? IT even has a crane in it!

http://www.mthtrains.com/content/30-90425

With a little work on the MTH Car Repair Shed you can achieve the Enginehouse effect. Doors are 5-1/2" on center dimension--not the 6" you require.

Did you try Berkshire Valley? They make a nice small engine house. Nice folks also. Don

Or this one. 

I would be interested in looking at this.  What is your footprint? 14" long -6" oc track spacing with Fastrack-that's 10" out to out of track with the roadbed & maybe 1 1/2-2" to the outside walls.  May be about a 14" X 14" building.  Hmm.  Is that going to look right?

I just looked at a Lionel single track engine house #6-24296, on their website with Fastrack in it, who's footprint is 5" X 20"  and could probably be shortened right after the 3rd outside columns and should end up being about 15" long.  Weathering is a breeze.  I can't tell if it's brick or wood.  I'm thinking it may be wood, which for your operation, may be better.  I haven't seen it, but I'll check one out later this week if you're interested.  I know where one lurks.

Leave one engine outside alongside the shed.  It may be a better look overall.  Better yet, keep it working.  Your railroad isn't going to earn it's keep with both engines getting serviced all the time.     

One more suggestion, I got this kit on E-bay a few years ago. I was a old kit made my Yorke. It's too small for my big engines but I use it for a car shop. Don

Looked at the Lionel one again on the website.  It looks like it's brick with a nice arch over the main door and a side sliding door that could lend itself to a some nice detailing.  I know exactly what brick colors & detail I would do.  Not red.  I saw a building last week I would copy.  I'll take a picture tomorrow just for fun.

Jim Does have engine sheds but they are more modern

seen here:

Downtown Deco had two kids of engine sheds. One was brick and the other stone. I believe Dennis Brennan owns these kits.

Or you could just build your own like this guy did

http://www.freerails.com/view_...=6&highlight=kit

Are you still working this out?  I'll build one for you.  I think I have a decent idea, and it's kind of bugging me.  I'll send you an email if you are still hunting.

I will throw you an email William.  

I do not have to use Fastrack for this area, I just need a Fastrack Swtich off the mainline but to split the tracks going into the house I can use any track system or switch.  

If my house wasn't being renovated right now, I'd jump at the chance to build you an engine shed. 

Someone has already recommended Crescent Locomotive Works.  I have purchased several of Dave's pieces.  I have been VERY impressed with his work and he is very easy to work with....nobody better.

Here is a picture of Dave's 2 stall engine house. 

You mentioned a water column.  Here is Dave's.  I have two and they are incredibly detailed and reasonably priced.

Hope that helps!

Hi Dewey,

I like the crane in your engine house.  Can you post more pics and share which kits you bashed to build it?

thanks

Kevin

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