12-23-2013, 06:39 AM
BR60103 Wrote:Matt:
I don't know if the Rly would put speeder sheds out in "the middle of nowhere". They'd usually be where the crew could reach them from home, unless there was an overnight stay for some reason.
Speeder sheds & offices were usually the simplest shed form -- rectangular with the roof slanted to the back, doors big enough for the speeder, maybe a door and window for an office. The ones I grew up with had wooden rails to the track and a platform inside the track with two quarter-circle arcs where the wheels were turned.
Kanamodel makes kits for CN and CP.
David,
"middle of nowhere" is a little too much. In fact they were located about 500 ft from the yard, but no easy access road and a train overpass had to be crossed to get access to them...
Yep, I know the Kanamodel, I was thinking about following them as much as I can.
I guess I'll follow your indications otherwise, making 10' x 20' sheds with slanted roof. BTW, what were standard colors for CN sheds in the 60s and 70s. I've seen a few white asbestos cladded shed with black trims and also white wood siding with grey trim. Was it standard?
Thank you!
Matt
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