- 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. 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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