O scale model of the Collinwood Coaling Tower
I have created plans in O scale (1/48) for a coaling tower that is a very close adaptation of the original NYC Collinwood coaling tower. This prototype coaling tower is located between East 146 and East 152 streets in Cleveland, Ohio. The prototype tower was built in 1944. The New York Central also had an extensive engine maintenance yard and facilities.
My O scale structure is 32-3/4 inches to the top of the tower. This scales to 131 feet. The O scale structure is 26-3/4 inches wide not including the adjacent coal conveyor building. The depth is 15-7/8 inches. Overall scale dimensions are 116 by 63-1/2 by 131 feet not including the coal conveyor.
The model dimensions have been scaled from available photos. No attempt has been made to duplicate all prototype details.
The model is made from 3/16 inch foam core board, basswood and Poplar strip wood.
Prototype photos of the original Collinwood coaling tower are attached.
See preliminary model construction photos of the structure attached. More model construction photos to come.
Note: This post is intended as information for the general reader. If others care to comment on the topic or contribute ideas to further the modeling activity it is there option to do so.
Updated construction photos showing the addition of the coal conveyor section. Still to come is the hopper car coal unloading building.
Not shown are walkways, steps and ladders to be added later. A prototype photo shows the locations of these typical details.
Other prototype photos of this tower showing construction details and exact dimensions of the prototype would be appreciated.
