Branchline Trains - Crosby's Coal HO Kit

[bagman]

Hi there

Wondering if any of you are familiar with this kit.

Recently purchased it and am trying to work out how coal was unloaded from hopper cars into the structure bins.

There is no mention in the instructions, though there is a picture that shows what appears to be an unloading bin beneath the siding that services the building.

This kit is based on the E C Crosby building in Danby VT and still stands today.

I'm hoping some of you may be able to shed some light on this for me.

Many thanks in advance

regards

 

[arkansasrailfan]

A conveyor carried (insert name)from the drop pit and into bins or silos, or was carried to a series of grinders and other equipment, which then would be loaded into a truck or conveyor

[GraniteRailroader]

Bagman - Just curious, are you modeling that specific area in VT ?

If so - I'll try to get some photos for you of the building etc. 

[bagman]

Bagman - Just curious, are you modeling that specific area in VT ?

If so - I'll try to get some photos for you of the building etc. 

 Hi GraniteRailroader.

That is a very generous offer.

I'm modelling a generic New England line ( no specific prototype) hence the attraction of the kit, particularly as it was based on an existing structure.
Whilst not modelling a specific line, I would nevertheless like to achieve a degree of realism as close as possible to the general area i.e. buildings, landscape etc.

As I live in Australia, any photos of the building and any other information pertaining to the New England area would be greatfully received.

regards

 

bagman