Model train layout with a small building, trees, and a car on a plain background
Model of a small house with a car and people on a miniature landscape
Model train layout with a small building, trees, and a car on a plain background
Model of a small house with a car and people on a miniature landscape

HO JL Innovative Design McDougall Telegraph Office 271

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HO Scale McDougall Telegraph Office

Add authentic railroad infrastructure to your HO scale layout with this detailed craftsman-style telegraph office kit. Representing a small lineside telegraph station typical of early-to-mid 20th-century railroads, this compact structure is perfect for railway yards, rural junctions, or trackside scenes where communication was essential to safe railroad operations.

Product Features:

  • Laser-Cut Basswood Construction: Premium laser-cut basswood walls provide authentic wood grain texture and precision fit for professional-looking results
  • Detailed Components: Includes white metal (cast metal) detail parts, plastic injection-molded windows, and doors to add architectural depth and realism
  • Vintage Signage: Accompanied by a set of full-color vintage signs and telegraph-themed graphics for period-correct detailing
  • Illustrated Instructions: Provided with illustrated instructions and multi-view detailed drawings to guide you through the assembly process
  • Authentic Design: Features a compact "shanty" style footprint with a gabled roof and external detailing typical of railroad telegraph offices
  • HO Scale Accuracy: Specifically scaled for HO Scale (1:87) with a footprint of approximately 2-1/2" L x 1-3/4" W (finished dimensions: 3-1/8"L x 2-3/8"W x 2"H)
  • Craftsman Kit: Unassembled kit allows for custom painting and weathering to match your layout's specific era and aesthetic

Perfect For:

Model railroaders creating authentic railroad operations scenes, yard environments, or rural junction settings. Ideal for layouts depicting the telegraph era when communication between stations and trains was critical to safe operations. Note: Vehicles and figures not included.

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Enhance your layout with other HO Scale JL Innovative Design products and explore our complete selection of HO Scale Scenery accessories.

About JL Innovative Design:

JL Innovative Design specializes in creating highly detailed, historically accurate signage and detail parts for model railroaders. Learn more about their extensive product line at https://www.jlinnovativedesign.com/, where you can find additional information about their products and modeling techniques.

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