- Depots By John announces the release of their newest kits

 New Kits Available! HO-145 Small Town Trolley Depot.
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The prototype for this depot is found in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. It was built in 1907 by the TMER&L railroad using concrete, a relatively new building material then. It lost its depot status in 1941 when the line was abandoned. The building remains today, used by an architects’ firm and has been modified somewhat. This kit is a faithful replica of the age of the “trolley.” All of the kit’s components are produced using 3D printing. 

$64.95 + $10.00 Shipping. 

 New Kits Available! HO-144/N-6015 StreetcarWaiting Shelter in HO & N-Scale.
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This kit is a 3-D printed replica of the shelter used by the TIMER&L company on their interurban and streetcar lines around Milwaukee from 1926 to abandonment.  

HO-Scale: $23.95 + $10.00 Shipping.
N-Scale: 17.95 + $10.00 Shipping
 

 New Kits Available! HO-143 Lunch Room Sign Decals
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These are authentically reproduced signs as used by the Milwaukee Road in their depot lunch rooms.  

10pc/$3.25 + $10.00 Shipping. 


For shipping information,
Please Contact: depotsbyjohn@wi.rr.com 


Custom Builder

  • Depots By John is a custom builder of miniature structures usually, but not limited to, model railroad scales O, S, HO and N.

  • Clients submit plans or photographs for a free estimate.  Cost of the structure is based on construction hours plus materials.

  • Depots By John structures are museum quality and have been featured on model railroad layouts in the United States for over 20 years.

Kit Manufacturer

  • Depots By John manufactures over 50 easy to assemble model railroad kits and scratch-building parts in O, S, HO, and N scales.

  • Kits can be shipped internationally.  Advance payment is required.


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The Zachow Historic Project



A direct link to the official Zachow history website
www.zachowhistory.com



The Opening...

The dedication of the "new" Zachow C&NW depot in Shawano took place on Saturday July 13, 2013. It was a feature scale replica of the town of Zachow circa 1949. The location is Heritage Park just west of downtown Shawano and north a couple of blocks on Franklin Street.

Read More by Clicking Here Zachow Depot Opening.

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