N Motrak Models Industrial Water Tank 17001
Add distinctive industrial character to your N scale layout with the N Motrak Models Industrial Water Tank 17001. This unique structure makes a conversational focal point on any layout. Originally featured on the Bisgeier Tool Company diorama where it drew so much interest, it is now available as a separate kit for modelers seeking authentic industrial detail.
Product Features
- Scale: N scale (1:160 ratio)
- Dimensions: Almost 2.5" tall, 0.75" wide, 1.5" deep (including pump house and ladder)
- Material: White metal castings with laser-cut components
- Includes: Pipe from pump house to tank and pipe into the ground
- Optional detail: Pipe can connect to a shorter building for added realism
- Assembly required: Unassembled kit with easy-to-follow instructions and templates
- Customizable: Requires cleaning, assembly, and painting by modeler
Kit Contents
- Laser-cut tarpaper
- Laser-cut tank walls
- Laser-cut pump house walls
- Stick pieces
- Piping
- Easy-to-follow instructions with templates
Unique Conversational Structure
This industrial water supply tank has a unique appearance that makes it a conversational structure on your layout. Its distinctive design and vertical presence create visual interest and operational realism, representing the essential water supply infrastructure found at industrial facilities across multiple eras.
Versatile Industrial Detail
The elevated industrial water tank design is suitable for various industrial or commercial settings including factories, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and railroad facilities. The included piping from the pump house to the tank and into the ground adds authentic plumbing detail, and the optional connection to a shorter building provides additional customization possibilities for enhanced realism.
Assembly and Customization
This unassembled kit combines white metal castings with laser-cut components for precise detail. Assembly typically uses CA glue or epoxy, and the kit includes comprehensive instructions with templates to guide you through the build. Once assembled, the unpainted components allow you to customize the finish to match your specific era, location, and weathering preferences.
Multi-Era Compatibility
Industrial water tanks were common fixtures at manufacturing and industrial facilities throughout the steam era, diesel era, and into modern times. This versatile structure fits layouts representing various time periods and industrial settings.
Expand Your Industrial Scenery
Browse our complete selection of N Scale Motrak Scenery for additional industrial structures, detail parts, and scenic accessories. We also carry a wide range of N Scale products to complete your layout.
About Motrak Models
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