Did You Know?
Engine servicing terminals can be some of the most exciting places on a layout. There's always lots of action and they make a great showcase for your favorite motive power. Primarily in use from the late 1920s through the 1950s, some facilities are still in service today. The diagram below shows a typical track plan featuring Cornerstone Series® kits and built-ups. Real railroads faced the same space problems modelers do, so arrange the various buildings as needed.
As steam locos evolved so did the buildings that served them. Concrete and steel replaced wooden coaling towers and water tanks. Depending on when the facility was built, there might be a mix of both modern and older structures at one facility.
