608 – MWTM – Branch line coaling facility with Jim Gore, MMR

MWTM® – Building A Branchline Coaling Station

Title: Model A Branchline Coaling Station Cost: $ 40 Scale:  HO / HOn3/N

Date: 12 Sep 2025  Time: 0800-12:00

Lead Instructor: Jim Gore, MMR^® 

This branchline coaling station is a relic of times when there was no automatic loading of coal for steam engines. The fireman would climb the ladder and shovel the coal directly into the tender. This coaling station was located on an ATSF branchline near Newton, KS. It is ideal for a lot of short-line railroads. Jim will demonstrate how it can be build, weathered, and (if you want) super detailed.

Participants are required to bring their own tools as listed on the tools list; failure to do so will hinder your ability to take part in these hands-on clinics. 

Tool List:        

• Self-healing cutting mat (9″ x 12″ or larger)
• #11 X-acto knife
• #11 X-acto blades (5 pack)
• Razor Saw w/fine tooth blade
• Small Mitre Box
• 12″ or 6″ HO scale Ruler 
• Emery Boards (the kind women use for their nails)
• Self-healing cutting mat
• A sheet of Wax Paper (approx. 14″ x 12″)
• black Marker Pen (Fine tip)
• Titebond or Gorilla Carpenter’s Glue (small)
• Wood toothpicks (used as glue applicators)
• Scotch Tape

Participants need to bring their own tools in order to participate in this clinic!

Bring any other tools you usually use or might find useful.

Optional tools: Optivisor, extra work light. These are handy tools which you could use in our clinics, but it is not essential that you buy them just for this week. It is your option!

A good way to carry all of these tools is to buy a small inexpensive plastic tackle box. These are usually available at department stores year-round.