Like this one:
http://algomacentral.railfan.net/images/DesertRails/sp_mescal.jpg
The AlkemScaleModels one isn't close enough for me. Any ideas?
Tom,
This looks like a Fairbanks Morse design, though this particular design is not shown in the F-M catalog that I have.
Both of the coal docks I have done have been Roberts and Schafer designs, so the hardware in my kits is not going to be correct for this design.
Since this particular design has an enclosed hoist shaft, it shouldn't be too hard to make the basic structure. The exposed scale pocket might be a little tricky to scratch build.
If you have more photos and a dimensioned drawing, I can take a look at the feasibility of doing a custom model. The details of the coal dock are standrad F-M and I have drawings for that. So all I would need are additional shots of this one. Alternatively, there is a drawing in the F-M catalog that is very close to this coal dock (see page 24 of F-M Bulletin 73001) . It could serve as a basis for customization to this particular installation.
The problem with coal docks is that they typically are customized to fit a particular location. So like steam engines, they tend to be unique.
BCK
