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Sokramiketes

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Re: Assistance In Identifying N-Scale Station Model Needed
« Reply #15 on: Today at 10:08:51 AM »
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Mike,

Thanks; I'm indebted to for your absolutely outstanding research work.

Despite many hours on Google, I was't able to come up with any useful results.

The unknown individual who scratch-built the N-Scale replica was a very talented model builder.

Probably need to consider constructing a small diorama that incorporates the station and the CREX plant.

No problem, like I said, it was a fun lunch time jaunt through the interwebs. 

It's a neat station and area, so I can see why someone picked it to model... and would love to see it in situ with the landmark CREX buildings!

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Re: Assistance In Identifying N-Scale Station Model Needed
« Reply #16 on: Today at 10:37:27 AM »
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I'm still stuck on 'grass rugs?'   really?   So many questions....    I'm thinking like prehistoric astroturf and it was probably more like woven floor mats?   Either way, don't drop a match....

Wow, I had no idea.   Look at the ad in this 1923 magazine.....
https://www.google.com/books/edition/House_Garden/XOzmAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=CREX+grass+rugs&pg=RA3-PA130&printsec=frontcover

OK, if you literally get 'lost in the Internet weeds' like I do when I see something like that, here's the story....
https://www.presspubs.com/forest_lake/news/twine-industry-once-wrapped-up-wyoming/article_892b3320-e5ba-11e2-b9d6-001a4bcf887a.html
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Re: Assistance In Identifying N-Scale Station Model Needed
« Reply #17 on: Today at 10:46:31 AM »
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I'm still stuck on 'grass rugs?'   really?   So many questions....    I'm thinking like prehistoric astroturf and it was probably more like woven floor mats?   Either way, don't drop a match....

Yup!
https://www.mnopedia.org/multimedia/crex-carpet-company-rugs-and-hall-runners