Modeling Coal Tipples/Tower

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 Thank you Marty. I will look for those books. The Archives has limited information....not as detailed as I would like. 
    On Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:55:27 AM EDT, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:   

 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 GloorCraft (1980's vintage) N scale coaling tower.  As this is notN&W specific, I assume I cannot enter the modeling contest at aconvention. That said, all the photos I have seen all appearradically different; therefore, if there is a book or resource ofall of the N&W/Southern towers/tipples, perhaps the Gloor Craftmodel might be a close approximation of one.
Assuming not, I would like tomodel a tower of a N&W or Southern prototypetipple/tower.  Digging around the archives, I found littlethat could help me. I obtained an old Model Railroader booklet oncoal, however once again with the exception of a few photos, notmuch use.
Could you gentlemen point me inthe right direction? As this is in N scale, I am hoping I can findsomething not too detailed (but detailed enough). Am I on a fool'serrand?
Thank you in advance. Steve Clark #4269________________________________________
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