4.4. Water Tower

The scratchbuilt water tower for the original White River & Northern was unique for its day: it was animated. I made the water spout from lead, and suspended it on threads. A manually-activated rotary mechanism inside the tank raised and lowered the spout via the threads.

The Greystone & Rock Bottom water tower was a heavily modified Republic Locomotive Works Nn3 kit.

With the completion of the roof and addition of a ladder, the water tower was finally ready for service on the Mountain Vista Railroad.

It will appear on the last White River & Northern as-is.

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