cheekychops Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) I wish to add to my layout an oil depot using PECO's Oil Depot 530 Kit. This would allow for the transfer of oil from tankers to road vehicles for delivery to domestic users in the rural area I am modelling (Suffolk, 1950-70). However I am unsure as to Do you need a pumping house as in the PECO 529 Oil Depot kit? How is the Oil Depot 530 Kit positioned with respect to the rail tracks. Are there any prototypical pictures of such installations? Many thanks in advance. Edited January 1, 2020 by cheekychops minor typo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColHut Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Oil on the Rails by Alan Coppin has various plans, even a plan & model of a small depot, and relevant history. If you can source a copy (HMRC have it available) this will give you plenty of ideas. There is a picture I think of one small depot, a single tank surrounded by a brick berm adjacent to the track.. Partly depends on what is in the tanks.. See also the GANSG website (great resource): https://www.igg.org.uk/rail/12-linind/petrol.htm If you get stuck drop me a pm. regards Edited January 2, 2020 by ColHut clarity 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekychops Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 Thanks ColHut - Ill look into these! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 There is a UK company who does some of the bits you are looking for:- http://www.knightwing.co.uk/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi Don't forget that most model oil tanks are somewhat under-scale; give some thought to scratch-building one or two using things like off-cuts of waste/ soil pipes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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