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The Wilmington Station project was actually started many years ago when a gentleman by the name of Earl T. Hackett started collecting information for a future project. Like many model railroaders he saw a piece of the Pennsylvania Railroad that had deteriorated and was close to being lost forever. Luckily in 1972 it was declared a national historic site and a multi-million dollar effort was made to restore it to near its original condition. Earl was given some original architect's drawings by the stationmaster and from that, along with photos and dimensions that he took himself, he wrote an article (with drawings included) which was published in the January 1999 issue of Mainline Modeler. Not everyone will have room on their layout for this imposing structure but those of you who love Pennsy will appreciate the beauty. |
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| Wilmington Exploded Drawings | |||
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| photos of the North Bound waiting room as being done on Earl Hackett's layout. | |||||
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| Painting samples done by Greg Martin | |||||
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| As promised, pictures of the Clock Tower Building (building #2) construction. If you email any questions include your kit # and your email address so we may respond directly to you. | |||||
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| Earl has started to assemble pieces on his layout. | |||||
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Both Bruce Smith and Terry Pitts
have provided us with photos of the
actual station as it is today. Click
on the links below to view these
photos. The are invaluable in
helping with assembly and painting.
photos courtesy Joseph C. Nelson
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