Finally, after all these years, a brick structure from Fine Scale Miniatures. The architectural gem with its weathered brick, cast iron star boltheads, boarded up windows and doors, and a lean-to canopy that protects the loading dock from the elements is a delight to behold. This one time milling company now distributes potbelly stoves, radiators, oil, kerosene, and of course, coal. Usually, coal was delivered by a side door gondola car and dumped in front of the fence. The coal was then hand shoveled into a cart that was wheeled over to the shed. Labor was cheap during that time, causing hand shoveling to be common. Trucks with long chutes were also used to deliver coal to small businesses such as this one. In many cases, coal was sold in different bag sizes and stored as shown in one of the photos. This stunning diorama is loaded with "industrial Americana" and is typical of the small trackside businesses that were once served by the railroad. The diorama is built on a base measuring only 9 1/2" x 15 1/2". The beautiful brick walls are cast in hydrocal. The wooden sheds surrounding the brick structure are assembled board by board, the most rewarding way to model. Release date is set for around the end of October. Only 600 kits will be made, so place your order now.
The Yehudah Heating Co., Jewel Series No. 14......$265.00
Please include $15.00 postage for U.S. orders or $18.00 for Canadian orders. Include $3.00 extra for each additional kit. Mass residents, please include 6-1/4% sales tax.
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Fine Scale Miniatures
49 Main Street
Peabody, Mass.
01960-5549
Tel. (978) 531-9418
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