Modeling Coal Tipples/Tower

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In addition to searching the NWHS online Archives, I would recommend
two books, both written by Thomas Dixon and published by TLC:
"Steam Locomotive Coaling Stations and Diesel Locomotive Fueling
Facilities"
"Steam and Diesel Locomotive Terminals and Service Facilities"
Both break down facilities by type (wood coaling stations, concrete
stations, etc...), and feature plenty of photographs and drawings,
including N&W prototypes. 
Marty Flick

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Subject: Modeling Coal Tipples/Tower

  I am currently building a Gloor Craft (1980's vintage) N scale
coaling tower. As this is not N&W specific, I assume I cannot enter
the modeling contest at a convention. That said, all the photos I have
seen all appear radically different; therefore, if there is a book or
resource of all of the N&W/Southern towers/tipples, perhaps the Gloor
Craft model might be a close approximation of one. 
 Assuming not, I would like to model a tower of a N&W or Southern
prototype tipple/tower. Digging around the archives, I found little
that could help me. I obtained an old Model Railroader booklet on
coal, however once again with the exception of a few photos, not much
use. 
 Could you gentlemen point me in the right direction? As this is in N
scale, I am hoping I can find something not too detailed (but detailed
enough). Am I on a fool's errand? 
 Thank you in advance. Steve Clark #4269
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