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| Tank Color is D&RG Cream |
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| Front view |
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| Single spout version (Hermosa) is model 0660 |
| Rolfe Black's Layout. Santa Fe, NM See GR Feb 07 |
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| 0650 Water Tank & 9803 Coal Tower in background (photo M. Horovitz) |
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| (photo M. Horovitz) |
Anyone familiar with Colorado narrow gauge will quickly recognize the D&RG 50,000 gallon dual spout
water tank that stands at Chama, New Mexico! And it is now being made available in 1:20.3 scale to accompany all the
fine K locomotives that are available on the market today!
The earliest water tanks that stood at Chama, date back to about 1895, and predate the standard gauge
50,000 gallon tanks of the 1900's. These early tanks featured column arrangements that were unique along with using
steel bands on the tub instead of hoops. And the round roofs make them a classic! Later tanks, like those found at Osier
and Needleton, featured octagon roofs and tubs with hoops (model 0670).
The model 0650 Dual Spout Water Tank required a number of engineering issues to be solved before a
structure of this size could be designed and built to faithfully represent an icon of narrow gauge railroading! The
subroof is composed of solid structurally engineered redwood to which one can choose to have a tar paper or optional cedar
shingle roof applied. Either way, this is one roof that will not sag or collapse under abuse!
The tub of the tank is built up from actual overlaping redwood staves, applied to a sub-structure
designed to make the tub crush-proof. Brass bands and lugs complete the outer detail and are designed to stay in place
with expansion and contraction of the tub.
| Model 0650 features brass tie rods |
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| Cross bracing is mortised and tenoned into columns |
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| Lug castings attached to brass bands (painted or raw) |
The base of the tank has the columns screwed and pinned to the floor beams, but allow tie rods to pass through
for additional strength and prototype realism. The knee and cross beams are even mortised and tenoned into the vertical
posts to enhance the structural integrity. The result, is a water tank that looks great and is built to last.
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| Hand built brass spout |
The spouts are handbuilt from brass and feature a properly enclosed counterweighted chain and pulley
system that allow the spout to be positioned to your needs.
The water tank requires a space that is 16" wide by 18" deep. The overall height measures 23
1/2" tall. We recommend that the tank be centered between two tracks that are 26 5/8" from centerline to centerline.
The weight of the structure is about fifteen pounds! The tank can be obtained in our standard colors (link to Color Selection).
View order form .
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