The Dubois House. Laser-Art Structures. HO - 1

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1 The Dubois House With their gingerbread trim and ornate decoration the Queen Anne style is what most people imagine when they think of a Victorian house. Houses of this style were built throughout the country between 1880 and WWI. They could be found in towns and cities of all sizes. Many remain today, some lovingly restored to their former glory. The prototype for our kit is located in Livingston Manor, NY. It was built in 1884 for A.P. Dubois, a successful merchant in town. It still stands today, beautifully restored, a survivor from an earlier era. HO DUBOIS HOUSE BRA 600 Dimensions - 6"x6"x5-1/2" HO - 1

2 The Tower House This house is based on a catalog design by Palliser, Palliser & Co, Architects of Bridgeport CT. Originally shown in their 1878 catalog, it offered a comfortable, convenient cottage home of six rooms, with Tower, which is designed to command a view of the surrounding country where erected. Cost, $ 1,700. HO TOWER HOUSE BRA 601 Dimensions - 5"x3-3/4"x6" HO - 2

3 The Eisenhower House History Built in 1887, this modest home in Abilene, Kansas was the home of the Eisenhower family from 1898 until the death of Ida Eisenhower (Ike s mother) in Ike grew up here, living in the house from the age of 8 until he enrolled in West Point in Today the house has been preserved as it was when Ida died in 1946 and forms the center of the Eisenhower Center and Library. HO THE EISENHOWER HOUSE BRA 602 Dimensions - 9"x7"x4-1/2" The Reagan House The Reagan family rented this modest home at 816 South Hennepin in Dixon Illinois, moving in on December 6, Ron and his brother Neil shared a small room in the house. The family lived in the house for three years. Today the Reagan family home has been restored and is open to the public. It has been preserved as it would have looked when the family lived there in HO THE REAGAN HOUSE BRA 603 Dimensions - 4-1/2"x8-1/2"x5-1/2" HO - 3

4 The Lincoln House History After renting a small house during their first year of marriage, Abe Lincoln purchased their first and only house. In May of 1844, Abraham, Mary, and their first baby son,robert, moved into a oneand-a-half-story cottage - a house which they eventuallyexpanded into two stories, and a home where they raised their family for seventeen years. Photo of prototype house This kit is based on plans provided by the National Park Service and portrays the house as it was when Lincoln was president. It features laser cut parts with peel and stick trim, tabbed wall construction, photo-etched porch railings, gutters, downspouts, shutters even the fence! HO THE LINCOLN HOUSE BRA 626 Dimensions "x7-1/2"x5" HO - 4

5 Company Houses Welcome to the wrong side of the tracks... In the late 1800 s and early 1900 s many mining and railroad companies built company towns using groups of standard plan houses. This provided local, convenient, affordable housing for their employees. Many of these homes can still be seen in rural towns throughout Appalachia and the coal belt of the Northeast. Company House 1 A basic single family design, this house is the most compact of the group. It features three bedrooms upstairs with a kitchen, dining room and living room downstairs. HO COMPANY HOUSE #1 BRA 605 Dimensions - 3"x5-1/2"x3-1/2" HO - 5

6 Company House 2 A larger single family design than house #1, this plan is the designed for a larger family or group. It has four bedrooms upstairs with a kitchen, dining room and living room with a separate entrance hall downstairs. HO COMPANY HOUSE #2 BRA 606 Dimensions - 3-1/2"x6"x4" Company House 3 A two family duplex design, house #3 has housing for two families or groups under one roof. Each half contains three bedrooms upstairs with a large kitchen, a living room and a washroom downstairs. Each half of the house has its own entrance and stairway. HO COMPANY HOUSE #2 BRA 606 Dimensions - 3-1/2"x6"x4" HO - 6

7 The Callahan House With its attached garage and small porch, the Callahan is a typical builder s ranch house similar to many that were built during the 1960 s and 1970 s. This style house can be found in residential neighborhoods throughout the country. HO CALLAHAN HOUSE BRA 604 Dimensions - 7-1/2"x 4"x 2-1/2" The Maxwell Cape Homes like the Maxwell were built in droves during the post WWII housing boom. Classically styled yet modern, these small capes dot the landscape from coast to coast. Can be built with or without roof dormers. HO MAXWELL CAPE BRA 610 Dimensions - 5"x3-1/2"x3" HO - 7

8 The Madison Cape Homes like the Madison were built during the post WWII housing boom. Classically styled yet modern, these small capes dot the landscape from coast to coast. Can be built with or without roof dormers. HO MAXWELL CAPE BRA 611 Dimensions - 5"x3-1/2"x3" HO - 8

9 Oxford House The latest in our continuing series of catalog homes of the 1920 s, the Oxford was featured by Harris, McHenry and Baker of Elmira, NY in their 1925 catalog. Kit will include resin planter boxes for the side porch (not shown). HO THE OXFORD HOUSE BRA 617 Dimensions - 5"x 4 x 3" The Woodward House Now here is a colorful home to add to your neighborhood. Yet another catalog home with a little extra zing. The Woodward features some wonderful arched trim around it's roomy porch as well as on the front dormer. HO WOODWARD HOUSE BRA 618 Dimensions - 3-1/2"x3-1/2"x4-1/2" HO - 9

10 The Thelma House The Thelma was a typical catalog house featuring a covered corner front porch. This house could fit pretty much anywhere across the country and will be at home on virtually any layout. HO THELMA HOUSE BRA 619 Dimensions - 6"x6"x5-1/2" The Stoddard House The Stoddard house is based on a plan shown in the 1925 catalog of Harris, McHenry and Baker of Elmira, NY. Unlike many of their competitors who offered complete house kits to be delivered to the construction site, of Harris, McHenry and Baker offered house plans only. The Stoddard was one of their intermediate designs. Garage available seperately. HO THE STODDARD CATALOG HOUSE BRA 620 Dimensions - 5"x3-3/4"x6" The Albion House HO ALBION CATALOG HOUSE BRA 621 Dimensions - 4"x6"x4-1/2" The Albion is based on a home shown in the 1927 Sears catalog. The kit price of $2, included all lumber, millwork, trim, cupboards, doors, windows, hardware, gutters and downspouts even paint and varnish. HO - 10

11 The Whitehall House The Whitehall is based on a home shown in the 1927 Sears catalog. The kit price of $1, included all lumber, millwork, trim, cupboards, doors, windows, hardware, gutters and downspouts even paint and varnish. For an additional $ buyers could add Oak doors, trim and floors for living and dining room, Maple floors in kitchen and bathroom. HO THE WHITEHALL CATALOG HOUSE BRA 622 Dimensions - 4-1/2"x6"x5" The Suburban House The Suburban is based on a plan shown in the 1917 Aladdin catalog. The Suburban they said, is well named, because how (sic) attractively this modern house will adorn the most desirable lot in the residential part of any of our progressive cities! How can we say more? The Suburban House kit listed at $1, less mortar and masonary. With a 5% pre-payment discount it could be had for $1, HO THE SUBURBAN HOUSE BRA 623 Dimensions - 4"x5-1/2"x4" HO - 11

12 The Drayton House HO THE DRAYTON HOUSE BRA 624 Dimensions - 2-3/4"x4"x2" The Drayton House is based on a plan shown in the 1917 Aladdin catalog. Alladin was based in Bay City, Michigan. Aladdin offered a number of home plans ranging in size from hunter s cottages to large multi-bedroom designs. The Drayton was one of their smaller designs. This compact design listed at $ for the complete kit, but a 5% discount was offered if the buyer paid in advance, bringing the total to $207.00! The Finley House HO THE FINLEY HOUSE BRA 625 Dimensions - 5"x5"x3-1/4" The Finley House is shown in the 1917 Aladdin plan. They advertised this home as being popular with the owner of any sized lot, yet it finds special favor in cities where lots are sometimes as narrow as 30, or even 25 feet...those wanting a six-room, two story plain house are invariably pleased with the Finley The Beverly House The Beverly is based on a family home in the 1917 Aladdin catalog. It offered two complete apartments, each with a large living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Each apartment had its own entrance as well as sharing a side stairwell. HO BEVERLY 2 FAMILY HOUSE BRA 627 Dimensions - 4"x8-1/2"x4-3/4" HO - 12

13 The Stanley House Another cute little house built from catalog plans in the earlier part of the 20th century. This structure is appropriate virtually anywhere. HO STANLEY HOUSE BRA 628 Dimensions - 4"x4-1/4"x3" The LaSalle House HO LASALLE HOUSE BRA 629 Dimensions - 4"x6"x4-1/2" HO - 13 The LaSalle is based on a home shown in the 1926 Sears catalog. The kit price of $2, included all lumber, millwork, trim, cupboards, doors, windows, hardware, gutters and downspouts even paint and varnish! Although designed to look like a single family home, the LaSalle also included a second floor apartment which was to provide A steady income from the rent In the long run the owner finds such a rental pays for the investment.

14 Garages and Outbuildings HO CADILLAC GARAGE BRA 631 HO BUICK GARAGE BRA 630 HO HUDSON GARAGE BRA 632 HO TOOL SHED BRA 633 HO GARAGE W/TOOLSHED & OUTHOUSE BRA 635 HO TUCSON GARAGE BRA 637 HO PATTERSON GARAGE BRA 664 HO - 14

15 The Avon House HO AVON HOUSE BRA 636 Dimensions - 5"x5"x3-1/2" Another classic catalog house, the Avon can be used equally well as either a single or double family home. Its compact size allows it to fit on just about any residential lot. Row House HO ROW HOUSE BRA 638 Dimensions - 5"x2-1/2"x4-1/2" *Kit Includes Parts for One Structure Plus Optional Parts Row houses were often found in inner cities in groups of three or more, all of essentially the same design. Over the years owners would add extensions, modify doors and windows, or make other modifications that would change the appearance of the house. This kit will build one complete house, but we have included some optional parts so that you can customize your kit as you see fit. HO - 15

16 The Tucson House The Tucson catalog house is a perfect fit for those small lots where it seems nothing will fit. Its gambrel style roofline sets it apart from all the other houses on the street. HO TUCSON HOUSE BRA 639 Dimensions - 5-1/2"x3"x3-1/2" The Wenonah House HO THE WENONAH HOUSE BRA 634 Dimensions - 6"x4-1/2"x4-1/2" The Wenonah is another home built from one of your typical planbooks of the 1920 s. This home offered bright rooms with its large windows that let in plenty of light when situated on just the right lot. Another great addition to the Neighborhood. HO - 16

17 The Dubois Store The prototype for our kit was located in Livingston Manor, NY and is typical of small town general mercantile stores throughout the country. Originally built in the 1880 s as a general merchandise store, over the years it housed a barber shop, drugstore, offices, even a hobby shop! It was located along side the railroad tracks and the side doors allowed access to railroad cars on the team track alongside. The building stood until destroyed by fire in the 1970 s. HO DUBOIS STORE BRA 640 Dimensions - 7-1/2"x8-1/2"x4 HO STORE INTERIOR KIT BRA 641 INCLUDES SHELVES, COUNTERS, RESTAURANT BOOTHS AND SIGNS. The Church The prototype for our kit was located in New York, but this classic wood church can fit in just about anywhere. Its compact shape and unique design make it a great addition to any layout. HO CHURCH BRA 642 Dimensions - 6"x6-1/2"x6" HO - 17

18 The Roscoe Store This small store once stood across the tracks from the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad station in Roscoe, NY. It housed a barber shop, confectionary store and bakery. On the second floor were apartments and living quarters. The prototype stood into the early 1960 s when it was torn down to make way for highway improvement projects. HO ROSCOE STORE BRA 643 Dimensions - 6"x6-1/2"x6" The School House Typical of many similar designs, this classic small schoolhouse design will fit in on just about any layout. HO SCHOOL HOUSE BRA 644 Dimensions - 9 x4"x4" HO - 18

19 Marilyn s Bar & Grill Marilyn s Bar & Grill occupied a prime piece of real estate in the revitalized downtown district. While not known for the best food in town, Marilyn s nevertheless developed a reputation for great daiquiri s and a mean peanut butter sandwich! Kit includes signs and awnings as shown. HO MARILYN S BAR AND GRILL BRA 645 Dimensions - 6"x7"x4-1/2" Burger Stand The perfect roadside food stop from times gone by, this hamburger stand will be sure to draw them in. So pull up a picnic table and enjoy your burger, shake and fries! Kit includes signs and full resin interior as shown. HO BURGER STAND BRA 646 Dimensions - 5-1/2"x5"x2" HO - 19

20 The Barn Here is a kit that will fit right into any rural layout and most any era. The kit offers interior detail and is based on a prototype owned by a Mr Oliver MacDonald of the Eastern Irrigation Entrepeneurial Investment Organization, (E.I.E.I.O for short). It seems that the elder MacDonald, while not being a terribly successful farmer, was an ametuer songwriter and...well if you havent figured it out yet... HO BARN BRA 650 Dimensions - 5"x8-1/2"x5-1/2" Farm Outbuildings Set Smokehouse 1-1/4"x1-1/2"x1" This outbuildings set contains all the buildings you need to make your farm complete. Set includes a small barn, chicken coop, shed, smokehouse and outhouse. HO FARM OUTBUILDINGS SET BRA 651 Storage Barn 4"x3-3/4"x2-1/2" Tractor Shed 4"x3-1/4"x2" Chicken Coup 1-1/4"x2-1/2"x1" Outhouse 1/2"x3/4"x1" HO - 20

21 The Deluxe Farmhouse There is an interesting story behind these two Farmhouses. They were owned by a couple of brothers, separated at birth. When the folks at Branchline heard the story of the brothers, they knew they HAD to build these two very different versions of the American farmhouse. Both owned by 2 brothers who enjoyed their homes and their wealth, just in different ways. We can almost see them sitting in their favorite rocker on their front porches. The first brother, Malcolm, was a Boston Attorney who longed for the simple life and decided to become a Gentleman Farmer. He built a more extravagant home with a touch of Victorian flair that was all the rage back then, complete with a wrap-around porch and decorative trim.. HO DELUXE FARMHOUSE BRA 652 Dimensions - 4"x7"x4" The (Simple) Farmhouse HO FARMHOUSE BRA 653 Dimensions - 6"x5-1/2"x2-1/2" The other brother, William, on the other hand, grew up and worked hard, farming since he was a child. He always had food on the table and a roof over his family s head. He was not a financially wealthy man, and his simple farmhouse reflected this. He was however richin the pride he had for his family and their simple home... HO - 21

22 The Majestic Theater HO THEATER BRA 654 Dimensions - 7"x5-1/2"x3" This Classic theater is typical of those found in communities throughout the country. Our kit even includes a selection of vintage movie posters to help draw in the crowds! Backwoods Junction Station This compact station is based on the 2 foot narrow gauge Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway s Wiscasset, Maine station. However, its compact size makes it perfect for use as a commuter or flag stop station nearly anywhere. HO BACKWOODS JUNCION STATION BRA 660 Dimensions - 9"x1-3/4"x2" HO - 22

23 Cannaan Station L The Canaan, Connecticut Union Station was built in 1872 at the junction of the Central New England and Housatonic railroads (both later parts of the New Haven). A major architectural landmark, this station stood intact and essentially as built until 2001 when an arson fire destroyed a major portion of the station, including its distinctive tower. The damage was severe enough that most observers considered the remaining portion of the station to be doomed. However, a grass roots local effort along with state and private funding has meant that, like a phoenix, a restored Canaan station is returning from the ashes. Owned by the Connecticut Historical Railroad Association, the station is being rebuilt to is former glory. (You can follow their progress or donate to the cause a at This kit provides an accurate* period model (circa 1940) of Cannan station based on plans provided by the restoration firm along with copies of the original plans along with information provided by the New Haven Railroad Historical and Technical Association. Kit will include wood, resin and photo-etched parts, Grandt Line baggage carts, appropriate signs and posters and much more... *The plan has been modified slightly to accommodate commercially available 90 degree diamond crossing (the original is at about an 87 degree angle) but can be modified for those that want to portray it accurately and lay their own track. HO CANAAN UNION STATION BRA 659 Dimensions - 20"x18"x7" (approximate) HO - 23

24 Cannondale Station L The prototype for our kit was built by the New Haven Railroad on its Danbury branch just north of Wilton, CT. It is a classic small town station design complete with waiting room, baggage room and operator s track side bay window. The station still stands today, although the station building has been converted into a coffee shop - serving commuters on Metro North in ways perhaps not intended by the old New Haven! HO CANNONDALE STATION BRA 661 Dimensions - 7-1/2"x3"x2-1/2" HO - 24

25 Flag Stop Station This kit is based on a structure in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania on the Reading Railroad. Similar designs were also built for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The structure sat track side on a simple gravel or cinders platform. Alongside was a coal box to supply the ubiquitous potbelly stove inside. HO FLAG STOP STATION BRA 662 Dimensions - 2-1/2"x3"x2" Centre Hall Station Centre Hall was located on the old Lewisburg and Tyrone Railroad, later part of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The station was built in 1884 and expanded in the 1920's with the addition of an operator's bay and a larger freight room. The station still stands today, now converted into a restaurant. We have modeled the station as it appeared in the 1940's. HO CENTRE HALL STATION BRA 663 Dimensions - 13"x4"x3-1/2" HO - 25

26 Santa Fe #4 Station z Platform Kit HO STATION PLATFORM BRA 666 Dimensions - 16"x4-1/2" Like many large railroads, the Santa Fe developed a number of standard structure designs that could be tapped when a building was built anywhere on the system. The #4 branchline station plan included a fairly sizable freight and baggage room. The #4 depot could be found in moderate sized cities anywhere on the system. Add-on platform kit also available. HO SANTA FE STATION BRA 665 Dimensions - 12"x4-1/2"x3" Munnsville Station O A classic board and batten depot from the 1880's, Munnsville ("Munns" on the railroad) was located on the Northern Division of the New York, Ontario & Western RR in upstate New York. The station was abandoned when the railroad went out of business in The building fell into disrepair until purchased by O&W enthusiast and author John Taibi who has restored it to its former glory, complete with working telegraph! HO MUNNSVILLE STATION BRA 667 Dimensions - 15"x3"x31/2" HO - 26

27 Laura Station z Laura was located on the Santa Fe's old Illinois division, but this small standard depot design is similar to many on the mighty Santa Fe. Its compact size is perfect for small towns on any layout. HO LAURA STATION BRA 668 Dimensions - 6-1/2"x5"x3" Ellinor Tower z This standard Santa Fe interlocking tower design was used in numerous locations. HO ELLINOR TOWER BRA 669 Dimensions - 4"x4"x4" HO - 27

28 Woodard Station h Woodard was a classic New York Central station. Many similar stations were built on the NYC System. Some of the unique features of this design are the bay windows front and back, the mix of three different siding styles and the numerous decorative eaves brackets under the roof. HO WOODARD STATION BRA 670 Dimensions - 6-1/2"x5"x3" Trackside Buildings z Small trackside structures sprang up all along the railroads, serving a variety of purposes. Although based on Nickel Plate Road drawings, our kits are typical of many such buildings. Kit includes telegraph office, watchman s house, tool shed and telephone booth. HO TRACKSIDE SHED PACK BRA 671 HO - 28

29 Shoreham Covered Bridge Located on the Rutland Railroad s Addison Branch, this classic Howe truss covered bridge was built in 1897 and served as a railroad bridge until Today it has been restored and is part of a rails-to-trails footpath. Covered bridges have a character and mystique that makes them ideal subjects for models, and this kit is sure to become the focal point for many layout scenes. Kit includes pre-cut wood parts, see-through side panels for a board-by-board look without all the fuss, tie-rods, NBW (nut-boltwasher) castings and more! HO COVERED BRIDGE BRA 672 Dimensions - 12"x3"x4" HO - 29

30 The Creamery HO CREAMERY BRA 680 Dimensions - 9-1/2"x7"x4-1/2" The Ice House Prior to the 1950 s the railroads hauled nearly all of the milk that was consumed in the larger cities. Local farmers would deliver cans of Bessie s best to the local creamery where it would be inspected, stored, chilled and shipped to the city in milk cars. The prototype for our kit was built at Clark s, NY on the New York, Ontario & Western. Similar designs were found throughout the Northeast. To keep milk and produce chilled to the proper temperature railroads relied on ice that was harvested in the winter and stored in insulated ice houses. The protection these buildings offered meant that the ice would remain intact and usable throughout the year. Ice houses could also be found at yards and terminals to top off milk cars and reefers in transit. The prototype for our kit was a New York, Ontario & Western standard design built in several places along the line. Similar designs could be found throughout the Northeast. HO ICE HOUSE BRA 681 Dimensions - 8-1/2"x5"x4-1/2" Meat Packing Plant HO MEAT PACKING PLANT BRA 682 Dimensions /2"x7-1/2"x4-1/2" Our meat packing plant is based on a prototype built by Swift in Burlington, VT. Similar buildings could be seen throughout the Northeast and in other areas of the country, and the design was not unique to Swift, with similar designs being used by Armour and others. Such a plant would get in whole carcasses in meat reefers specific to the brand. Butchers in the plant would cut up the carcasses for retail trade, and from here the finished product would be shipped out by truck to retail locations. HO - 30

31 The Engine House This classic single stall engine house will be at home on most layouts, from shortlines and branches to logging and industrial lines. While typical of designs throughout the country, the prototype was built for the Central Vermont. It can provide protection for a variety of locomotives from moderate sized steam locos to almost any diesel. In addition to cover for the locomotive, this building also includes a machine shop addition allowing light repairs to be made on the locomotives. HO ENGINE HOUSE BRA 683 Dimensions /2"x6"x4" County Feed A typical small trackside industrial building that, while we call it a feed store, could be used for any number of different applications. Our kit comes complete with printed signs for County Feed. HO COUNTY FEED BRA 684 Dimensions - 6-1/2"x3-1/2"x5" HO - 31

32 Caldwell Tool & Die Another typical trackside industry, this building can serve any number of light industrial aplications. HO CALDWELL TOOL & DIE BRA 685 Dimensions - 7-1/2"x6"x5" The Gas Station HO GAS STATION BRA 687 Dimensions - 9-1/2"x7"x4-1/2" The local service station was a fixture in towns throughout the country. Pump attendants would pump your gas, check your oil, wash your windshield and trade stories. The local mechanic would do all sorts of maintenance and repairs based on years of knowledge and without the use of a computer diagnostic system. As cars have become more complicated and time more precious this type of full service station is fast disappearing. HO - 32

33 The Flour Mill This kit is right at home on any layout and could easily be used to represent a number of other industrial uses. HO FLOUR MILL BRA 686 Dimensions - 7-1/4"x4"x4-1/4" Weimer's Grist Mill Not to rest on their laurels, the folks at Branchline Laser Art Structures now present the latest addition to the HO scale structure line with this incredible Grist Mill with water wheel. The mill was built by and owned by Jacob Weimer, a feisty immigrant who was proud of his success, enough so to locate the mill in the most prominent spot on his property as he could. Some thought it was to be visible to potential customers, but that was just an added bonus. HO WEIMER'S GRIST MILL BRA 688 Dimensions - 6"x5"x8" HO - 33

34 Grain Elevator This compact grain elevator is of a style that would fit trackside from the east to the plains. Kit includes both the grain elevator and an office/storage shed. HO GRAIN ELEVATOR BRA 689 Dimensions - Main Building - 4"x4"x7" Dimensions - Office - 2"x1-1/2"x1-1/2" Dan's Welding & Fabrication Dan was well known in town for his ability to patch weld just about anything. His small shop was often piled so high inside with junk that folks wondered how he could move around, but he always seemed to manage. Dan worked on all sorts of things, but loved working on rusted out cars the most. He was forced to retire after an unfortunate incident where he accidentally hit himself over the head with a hammer. The old boy just wasn t right after that. HO DAN'S WELDING & FABRICATION BRA 691 Dimensions - 6"x5-1/2"x2-1/2" HO - 34

35 George Nickel's Milling & Feed Nickel s Feed can be used as a trackside feed mill or any number of other light industries. Kit includes appropriate signs. HO GEO. NICKELS MILLING & FEED BRA 692 Dimensions - 8-1/2"x6"x6" Valley Fuel & Supply The Valley Fuel Company has been in business for many years service servicing the needs of local farmers. This structure is typical of many found throughout the country with a trackside loading dock along one side and two coal silos at one end. HO VALLEY FUEL BRA 693 Dimensions - 11"x12"x6" HO - 35

36 Crosby s Coal Crosby s Coal was located in Danby, VT, on the Rutland. Its railserved coal bins were built in 1914, and still stand today. Similar retail coal dealers could be found in towns nationwide. Hopper loads of coal would be unloaded into the coal bins from which the coal would be sold to homes and businesses in town. Kit includes a one-piece cast resin foundation with coal piles, laser-cut wood parts and appropriate signs and decals. HO CROSBY S COAL BRA 694 Dimensions - 8"x2-1/2"x5" Earlier photos of Crosby s Coal sow that the building was a light color with darker lettering, almost a negative of the way that it was painted in later years. We ve included decals to do both versions. HO - 36

37 Rocky Point Lighthouse Featuring elements from several classic lighthouses including and attached lighthouse keeper s cottage, e The Rocky Point Lighthouse would be at home on an inland lake or ocean shore. As with all Laser-Art kits, this kit includes laser-cut wood with peeland stick trim. Also included are resin and photo-etched details and laser-cut shingles. HO ROCKY POINT LIGHTHOUSE BRA 695 Dimensions - 7"x7-1/2"x10-1/2" Also available: Custom designed lighthouse flasher circuit. Designed for easy installation into our HO and N lighthouse kits, this circuit includes a bright white 3mm LED and is designed to operate from a 9-14 volt DC source. The light will come up slowly, flash brightly, then dim. You ll swear it s rotating! LIGHTHOUSE FLASHER CICUIT BRA 696 HO - 37

38 Gallery With a little imagination you too can build unique structures for your layout, and we give you everything you need to start. Here are a few examples of what others have done with our kits. This barn model was built by our Brian Thone, our structure kit designer using only parts included in the kit, hobby knifes and paint (no, no actual flames were used!) The Dubois house and Dubois store flank Main Street where it crosses the NYO&W tracks in Livingston Manor, NY on Bill Schneider s HO layout. The crossing shanty is a Laser-Art custom project for The Old and Weary Car Shop ( Bill is our general manager and his layout has provided several prototypes for our kits! More photos of Bill s layout can be found on line at: Cliff Power s Mississippi, Alabama & Gulf features spectacular southern scenery and several Laser-Art kits. Here are three Drayton Houses providing affordable housing for the local residents of Edna, Mississippi. HO - 38

39 In another scene from Cliff Power s layout, the Dubois Store is seen flanking a railroad crossing in rural of Edna, Mississippi. More on Cliff s spectacular layout can be found online at This diorama of the Munnsville station just prior to the abandonment of the O&W was built by Bill Schneider for display at the O&W Historical Society s annual convention in Today the diorama is in the collection of John Taibi who owns and has lovingly restored the real Munnsville station. Dave Messer built this spectacular HO diorama using our DuBois house kit as the centerpiece. Dave modified the roofing shingles and added the rooftop trim to fancy up the place even more! HO - 39

40 Custom Projects Branchline Trains also produces custom laser kits for stores, clubs and historical societies. We provide a complete package from design and manufacturing to product photography, packaging and instructions, all at very reasonable prices and low minimum quantities. Projects of all sizes - large or small - can be accommodated. Contact us at (860) or by at branchline@sbcglobal.net for details. Laser-Art Structures by Branchline Trains Produced for The Old & Weary Car Shop Produced for the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society Produced for The Old & Weary Car Shop Produced for The Old & Weary Car Shop Produced for the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society HO - 40