Chicago & Northwestern, Milwaukee Road, And Canadian National
Chicago's Union Station Billboard
Union Station
Chicago
Union Station
Chicago
Chicago's Union Station
Union Station
Chicago
Union Station This is particular Union Station building is one impressive passenger train hub. At one time, every
medium and large city across the continent had at least one major train station. Union Station, so named because many of these
grand structures were owned or served by more than one railroad, was typically a city's transportation hub. From here you
could go anywhere by train, streetcar, taxi or bus.
Union Station was also regarded as a welcome arena; this was where travelers got their first taste of the city. Because this
first impression was so important, stations were designed in grand style incorporating columns, towers and vast concourses
befitting a major municipal structure.
This Union Station kit captures the grandeur of such passenger station buildings. This impressive model features a tall headhouse
with columns, large windows, skylights, end-door canopies and a rooftop clock. To accommodate the structure's use as either
an end-of-track terminal or a station for through trains, the wall facing the tracks has molded-in door cut lines. End-of-track
station arrangements, with the headhouse at the end of the platforms, typically have several sets of doors leading to the
ends of the platforms. Depots for through trains, with platforms parallel to the back of the building, usually have underground
tunnels for platform access and only a single pair of doors on the side of the building facing the tracks.
I Sure enjoyed the times I'd romp through Union Station in Chicago and I couldn't pass up the chance to relive some of those
moments by including this aspect of railroading in my project layout.
Chicago & Northwestern Passenger Train
Chicago & Northwestern Pullman Car
Milwaukee Road Steam Passenger Train
Pulling Into Minnetonka
Station
Milwaukee Road Depot
Wausau, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Road - Wausau Depot
Milwaukee Road Depot Reproduction
Wausau, Wisconsin
Back when the depot was an indicator of a community's success, railroads built large, elaborate stations at more important
towns. These were bigger cities that generated a lot of freight and passenger business for the line. Others, such as the county
seat, were of local importance. And in some, competition from other railroads led to the building of a bigger and better station
facility.
The focal point of my Milwaukee themed city scene, this depot is based on prototype structures at Wausau, Wisconsin, but is
typical of larger, fancier stations built throughout the US. In addition to standard features like the agent's bay window
and waiting room, this handsome building boasts a covered end platform and an attached baggage room. It's proved perfect for
serving both my steam-era heavyweights and my diesel-era streamliners.
CN Train Leaving Wausau Depot
Original Milwaukee Road Depot
Wausau, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Road Steam Passenger Train
Leaving The Station In
St. Louis Park, MN
Milwaukee Road Passenger Cars
Wood Station Shed & Platform
Wood Station Shed & Platform No one wants to get wet waiting for trains! For decades, passengers have been protected
from the elements by "umbrella" style sheds, so named as the triangular-shaped roof slopes downward and resembles an open
umbrella. Used at stations large and small, they were constructed of wood and painted to match nearby railroad buildings.
Canadian Passenger Train
Kaministiquia River Park, Fort William
Canadian National - Class 3 Station
CN Station
Port Arthur
Canadian National Passenger Cars
Aboard A Passenger Train
North Shore, Near Duluth, Minnesota
CN Dome Passenger Car
North Shore Scenic Railroad
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Passenger Car Washer
Passenger Car Washer With growing competition from airlines and highways after World War II, railroads had to be
at their best to attract and keep riders. In addition to new streamlined trains, many upgraded service facilities to speed
operations and reduce costs. One of the major changes at many coach yards was the addition of a car washer. These mechanical
wonders eliminated most of the hand scrubbing so that entire trains could be washed from engine to observation in a matter
of minutes.
This interesting kit is based on the six-brush washers that were favored by many roads. Large brushes, simulated motor drives,
sprayer and rinse nozzles, a washer control house and a detailed base plate with drains were all included. Neat eh? Of course,
all they'd do locally is walk out and hose 'em off.
