I had Stu custom build and modify a Suncoast  200 ton concrete coal dock for our layout, and he did a great job. I wanted two tracks for fueling coal burning steam locomotives, with the coal supply being to the outside on a separate track.

Thanks Stu.

I have this kit, but really want an all wood kit, and about half its size, for a shortline....with just one coal bunker.  I am thinking about modifying it severely to achieve that...but...is is not near the top of the list...

colorado hirailer posted:

I have this kit, but really want an all wood kit, and about half its size, for a shortline....with just one coal bunker.  I am thinking about modifying it severely to achieve that...but...is is not near the top of the list...

I can make a scratch built chama tower pictured here or Raggs to Riches sells a laser cut kit.   He lists it on the raggs to riches web site.  his is a narrow gauge so would have to be raised 1 1/2" for o scale trains.

You did a great job building this coaling tower. It gave me great ideas. I am building this same kit and using Plastruct stairs and railings. Where did you grated pieces for your dump pit?

Alan D Bauder posted:

You did a great job building this coaling tower. It gave me great ideas. I am building this same kit and using Plastruct stairs and railings. Where did you grated pieces for your dump pit?

I use:

Plastic Canvas 7 Count 12" x 18" - Yarn & Needle Arts - Needle Arts - Needle Point at JOANN fabric or other craft stores.

STU Amazing work. Your very talented! You must have a lot of hours into that project. It shows. Nick

rockstars1989 posted:

STU Amazing work. Your very talented! You must have a lot of hours into that project. It shows. Nick

Nick,      The tower was around 40 hours.    The longest time to build one structure was 136 hours, to scratch build the Williamson WV coal bunker.  To build this I used drawings of the top convener rooms and photos of the rest of the structure.