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#300 O Scale Mill Engine and Boiler House. Karl.A
Started the build in 2010, finally finished 10 years later.
Roofs are done, just not on in these pics.
Karl.A
Roofs are done, just not on in these pics.
Karl.A
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The tower takes the drive shaft from the mill engine and raises it up to the required height to connect to and drive my shingle mill next door.
Having the boiler and engine built separate from a mill was a common thing in case of fire, if the boiler blew up or 'whatever' the company would only need to replace the engine house and not the entire mill.
That will be removed and the shingle mill placed, the upper driveshaft enters the mill and drives the machinery within, does that make sense?
Roofs just placed on, and not 100% yet, good enough for now. Some scary close ups with a few things to fix.
Karl.A
Terry
Me too Phil, its a great detail to have out front and draw you into the scene.