John H. Murray & Son Coal Dealership

[Zephyrus52246]

Beautiful work.  A stunning structure.

Jeff

[PRR Modeler]

That is incredible looking. Outstanding modeling.

[ReadingBob]

Excellent build!  That look like it was a lot of work but it was sure worth the effort.   

[GPdemayo]

Wonderful work Bob.....

[bob the builder]

Thanks for all the great comments. I did some changing from the kit no hoist house, didn't use the rail w/cut off tie's I used rail and rail clips (aka fleas over 400 of them) and the chain was way to big so I got 40 lpi. Thanks again!

[BandOGuy]

Great structure: great build!
The overall size will overshadow anything else on the layout unless you follow the example I used years ago in our second home. Kitchen had a tiny, double hung window in it when we bought the house. I took it out and installed a massive Andersen bow window akin to your model. That led to remodeling the kitchen which led to expanding the back of the house. Our $1000.00 window in our $60,000 house wound up costing us $40,000 + (1980 dollars).
Now, with the coal dealer, you'll need more layout, which will mean a larger basement, which in turn will mean a larger house, which will lead to......

[bob the builder]

Detail that will be lost! All of this detail will be covered by the roofing. I am not going to build the ends like in the photo just leave them open so a little can be seen.

[bob the builder]

Two more

[postalkarl]

Hi Bob:

Looks great so far.

Karl

[PRR Modeler]

Great looking structure.

[tct855]

BoB,
        Beautiful modeling my friend!  What an inspiration for building a big building. Just love all that detail.  Don't worry about the roof covering up the insides.  The roof comes off when showing off with the conversation and the wow factor in person is always the icing on the cake.

Of course, you can build the roof with a section done in clear plastic (modeling license) to show off the inside modeling if you don't want to keep pullin' off the roof every time.  Thanx Thom...

[bob the builder]

 Thanks for the positive comments! Seven months is a long time to be working on one project for me, the end is in sight now. One BIG tip for anyone building Murray's build a 30 degree cradle for the trestle part (see photo). I didn't for the first half of the shoots, chains and trusses over them. I made it because I couldn't reach the rafter bracing , twist or stand on my head long enough to see and glue them in place. It's just the ticket! I could see, glue everything in place and a big plus the roof is flat so you can weight the roof when gluing it to the rafters.

[postalkarl]

Hey Bob:

WOW!!!! what can I say but beautiful job. I looks like it was lots of work.

Karl

[ACL1504]

Bob,

I agree with all the others, great job on the build. What a structure, nice and long!

Tom

[S&S RR]

Bob


Very nice work - it's really fun to see a big project in the home stretch.