PRR/Conrail Juniata Division Engineering Report

[DKS]

Looks better already...

[Bsklarski]

Since you are going to replace a little bit of the track to code 55................

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Yep, I like the factory so much better than the mine.

[Dave V]

Agreed.  Now I just have to figure out which of the awesome kit bash options DKS came up with will work the best.  Honestly, I really like the Middlesex Manufacturing look because it is so old-looking versus some of the more modern structures.

[DKS]

Now I just have to figure out which of the awesome kit bash options DKS came up with will work the best.  Honestly, I really like the Middlesex Manufacturing look because it is so old-looking versus some of the more modern structures.

I don't think any of these recommended buildings look the slightest bit modern, unless you think the right half of the prototype building looks "modern" (that style has been around since the early 20th century).



Top left is the DPM Hilltowne Hotel; bottom left is the Walthers Redwing Milling; bottom right is the Cornerstone American Hardware Supply, although that could be replaced with a number of similar Cornerstone kits. The little guy at center right is entirely optional; in hindsight, probably unnecessary.

[Dave V]

Interesting how that one section appears like curtain wall but no concrete is visible like on the model.

The whole factory IRL appeared to be (and still does appear to be) brick red.

[John]

I think I would try cardstock and brick paper ... thats a small fortune in kits

[Dave V]

I'm thinking that American Hardware Supply is too wide (deep) for the space.  I will have to trim it (and possibly lower it).  The DPM store, even if I paint it brick just isn't doing it for me.

I will definitely pick up a Walthers smokestack for this one.

[Dave V]

Okay, I can probably illustrate why I'm focused on the very early architecture.  The factory you see in Huntingdon today is only about half of the original facility; the presumably older portion was closer to the mainline, and according to my sources lasted at least until 1975. 

So you can see the factory was an even more eclectic mix of architectural styles and sprawled over even more real estate.

The kit bash plan above does a fine job of representing the extant portion, but the older portion that earlier Pennsy fans would know is closer to the Middlesex Manufacturing kit and/or the Kibri kit:

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/kib/kib7223.htm

As an aside, here's a neat "Americanized" version of the Kibri kit:

http://www.irwinsjournal.com/wny/wny2007.11a.jpg

[Zox]

Eventually, I'll be doing this building:



So I'll be looking forward to any hints/tips/tricks you can provide. Or if I come up with anything in a reasonable timeframe, I'll pass on my experiences.

[One of One-Sixty]

I don't think any of these recommended buildings look the slightest bit modern, unless you think the right half of the prototype building looks "modern" (that style has been around since the early 20th century).



Top left is the DPM Hilltowne Hotel; bottom left is the Walthers Redwing Milling; bottom right is the Cornerstone American Hardware Supply, although that could be replaced with a number of similar Cornerstone kits. The little guy at center right is entirely optional; in hindsight, probably unnecessary.

HAve you thought about CMR, they have several buildings that can match the front, the only problem I can see is shelling out the $$ just to use maybe 1 or 2 sides from the whole kit.

[Chris333]

I say draw it as close as you can and then... Monster Model Works    This way you can have exactly what you want.

http://www.model160.com/n-scale-news-blog/photo-of-the-week-chris-brimley/

[Chris333]

pics I found:
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/69511786
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rberdar/2963529892/

[Dave V]

Thanks for those pics, Chris!

Hard to find online shots of the older, more Middlesex-esque portion of the building from Pennsy days online.

[Dave V]

The older portion of the factory I want to model is just visible over the F40PH and first Amtoob in this 1988 photo:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=75994