Hi Folks: I want to put an ash pit on my layout and I saw a kit from either Walthers or Woodland Scenics but I can't find anything else. Anyone aware of a kit from another manufacturer? Thanks in advance for the help.
Bob
Take a look at Scale Model Masterpieces.
http://www.debenllc.com/Ash-Pit-Details-Kit-for-EnginehouseRoundhouse-Scale-Model-Masterpieces-HOHOn3HOn30_p_701.html
Rich
Alton Junction
You can also Google, ho scale ash pit. I just did.
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Hi, Bob
I don't know how big of an operation you're planning, I mean, ash pits were built to handle several locomotives at a time or they were smaller operations like this...
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Durango-Press-HO-040-Ash-Pit-Kit-p/drp-040.htm
Have Fun,
Ed
Hey Bob:
Durango Press make a neat little ash pit kit that is ideal for branch line and small service facilities:
http://www.shop.jlinnovative.com/Ash-Pit-040.htm?categoryId=-1
If you want something suitable for a large operation, Walthers offers this:
https://www.walthers.com/cinder-conveyor-ash-pit-kit
There is also an animated kit from Faller:
https://www.walthers.com/ash-handling-facility-w-servo-drive-kit-6-3-4-x-25-4-x-5-15-16-quot-17-1-x-10-x-15-1cm
Scratch building is also an option, especially for the simpler designs.
Dave
Edit:
Ed beat me to the Durango Press kit!
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
We installed a pair of the Walthers Farbanks Morse ash conveyors on the Boothbay Railway Village layout a couple of years ago, shown before scenery.
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
Richhotrain:
That Scale Model Masterpieces ash pit looks really good. Very reasonably priced too. Now I'm wondering if I should sell my Durango Press kit and go for the SMM one.
Thanks for the link.
Thanks Rich: Looks great, I just ordered one.