Blair Line - 088 - Small Depot - Railroad Structures

Specific Item Information: The pagoda style or flared roof eaves along with the bay window on the front make this a unique, but very attractive station. This style of roof was an inexpensive way to add interest to an otherwise common structure and was used by the Rock Island and several other railroads. At 24' wide x 40' long this is a small size wood combination passenger and freight station. The prototype originally included a loading ramp that was removed in the depot's later days. Our kit includes the ramp and may be built with or without it. The prototype had exterior walls of lap siding with a wainscot of novelty siding. Although this structure is based on a Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific (Rock Island) Standard Depot design this style of structure was also found on other railroads. The prototype was located in Leeton, Missouri. Kit features laser-cut floor, sub-roof, interior and exterior walls with tab and slot connections. Also includes laser-cut peel-n-stick doors, windows, window glazing and roofing for easy assembly. Peel-n-stick trim comes in one piece for each side of the structure and the bay windows making for a fast and precise application of all the detailed trim work. Laser-cut wood loading ramp included. Also includes signs and cast metal chimney. N scale kit dimensions: (structure) 1.80" x 3.00" (ramp) .60" x 1.75"

Road Name History: Railroad structures include but are not limited to stations, depots, yard offices, interlocking towers and tanks. A train station, railway station, railroad station, or depot is a railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers or freight.

It generally consists of at least one track-side platform and a station building (depot) providing such ancillary services as ticket sales and waiting rooms. If a station is on a single-track line, it often has a passing loop to facilitate traffic movements. The smallest stations are most often referred to as "stops" or, in some parts of the world, as "halts" (flag stops). Stations may be at ground level, underground, or elevated. Connections may be available to intersecting rail lines or other transport modes such as buses, trams or other rapid transit systems.

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Brand/Importer Information: Blair Line LLC is a manufacturer of Z, N, HO, S & O scale model railroad products. They offer a diverse and growing selection of products including laser-cut structures, laser-cut billboards, graffiti decals, bridges, business and storefront signs, highway signs and scenery items.

Blair Line started business in 1993 with a goal of producing and selling quality model railroad products. They have most items in stock at all times and ship within 1-2 days of receiving your order. They are small enough to offer personal service, so if you have any questions, suggestions or ideas don't hesitate to get in touch with them at: rush@ecarthage.com.