Based on a common yard light tower design used by many railroads including the C&O, Reading, CSX, Conrail, BN, and UP. This 80 scale feet tall model is perfect for use in railroad yards and other industries. It can be used on steam through modern layouts. Many are still in service. See the photos below for example at CSX Smith Creek Yard, VA. Other photos of this tower can be found the the following links:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=168342 31st Yard, Denver Co
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=146895 Berwyn, IL
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=103909 Berwyn, IL
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=104593 Spring Yard, Reading, PA
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=49575 Spring Yard, Reading,PA
http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=166193 Selkirk Yard, Conrail

Click the drawing below to see the instruction sheet.

We recommend a hand seamer, like the one shown here, to make the folds in the N Scale model easier. The HO model does not require folds. This tool or ones to similar to it can be found at Home Depot or at automobile parts stores that supply sheet metal auto restoration tools. Several vendors offer them for purchase on line. We bought one at Home Depot for $10 in 2003.

Lights or jewels to simulate the lights must be purchased separately. Richmond Controls is working on a lighting kit for this tower. We will post more info when it is available.

HO Scale $49.99		To pay by check click here.
N Scale $29.99		To pay by check click here.

HO Scale Yard Light Tower

N Scale Yard Light Tower

Above: Close up view of HO scale Crows Nest . The simulated lights are craft jewels and are not included in the kit. The kit does not include operating lights. Right: Close up view of the laser cut acrylic pedestal.

Above left: Two light towers installed on Tommy Holt's HO Scale WP Stockton Yard. The prototype location is shown on the right. Tommy soldered the kits and painted them silver to match the prototype. He plans to install working lights. Photos by Tommy Holt.