Magnuson Main Street Crossing Build

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When I found all the extra goodies under the layout, I came across two of the Magnuson Main Street Crossing kits. 

Each kit includes a gateman's tower, interior details, shed, crossing gates and some junk details. The kit is all white metal castings.

Everything was packed in a small box.

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This build will be a side build and not one that will get a lot of time. I'll work on it between other builds.

The instructions sheet was very fragile and tears easily.



All the parts came in clear plastic bags. Some of the tape on the bags was crystalized.

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Both crossing gates are badly bent.



However, the metal is soft and can be reshaped.

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The tower, shed and roof panels are wrapped together.



Back in a few.

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Obviously one of the tower walls didn't quite get all the metal in the mold.

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I cleaned out all the flash. Now to assemble this mess.

[Philip]

Ah it will be fine. The manufacturer cold pour could pass for joist rot.

Philip

[friscomike]

Howdy Tom,

Great job repairing and cleaning up the castings.  A little paint and all will be good.

Have fun,
mike

[deemery]

I had that kit a long time ago, and loved it.  I wish I had more of those crossing gates.

dave

[Rick]

Cool, yet another Tom build to follow.
I'm sure you have a trick to fix that wall.

[PRR Modeler]

I'll definitely be following along. Good luck.

[elwoodblues]

Well this is going to be an interesting build.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Great looking kit, Tom.

I have plans in a MRR magazine for something very similar to this that I plan to scratch-build.  Its good to see that quality control is as good now as it was back then...  I'm looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this one.

Cheers, Mark.

[nycjeff]

Hello Tom, what an interesting looking little kit. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I always enjoy the small metal kits. The detail stands out well after the painting is done.

[Jerry]

Tom I don't see a problem with you handling the project!!
Should be interesting for sure!!

Jerry