Water Tower

Manufacturer:

Altoona Model Works

Manufacturer ID:

S-001

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Standard Water Tower

Model Introduced:

2010

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Available in standard-gauge and narrow-gauge heights. The main photo is of the model built by Gerry Evans. Photo #2 shows that same model, but modified (and now owned by) Bill Winans. Bill repainted it, and shortened the legs to better fit the narrow-gauge scene into which he will place it.

Manufacturer:

B.T.S. (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

07114

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Branchline Water Tank

Model Introduced:

2002

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Footprint: 18'x22'. Freelance model of a 20,000-gallon water tank. Includes "see-through" water.

Manufacturer:

B.T.S. (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

07497

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

McCabe Shop Water Tank

Model Introduced:

2023

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Scale Dimensions:

14' x 14' (37' tall)

Manufacturer:

B.T.S. (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

08260

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

McCabe Water Tank & Hose Storage

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Part of the McCabe Lumber Co. Series. See second photo for Hose Storage building.

Manufacturer:

Bachmann (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

45978

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tower

Product Type:

Plastic Kit

Finish:

molded in color

Manufacturer:

banta modelworks

Manufacturer ID:

106

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Camp & Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1996

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

banta modelworks

Manufacturer ID:

126

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Ridgway Water Tank

Model Introduced:

2001

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

banta modelworks

Manufacturer ID:

4124

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Hillside Water Tank

Model Introduced:

2009

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Scale Dimensions:

10' x 10' scale

Manufacturer:

Building & Structure Co.

Manufacturer ID:

104

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Powder House Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1996

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Camp 8 Tank WSLCo

Manufacturer:

Building & Structure Co.

Manufacturer ID:

126

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tanks

Road Name:

Rio Grande Southern (RGS)

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Building & Structure Co.

Manufacturer ID:

128

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Baker Tank

Model Introduced:

2003

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Building & Structure Co.

Manufacturer ID:

4124

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Hillside Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Cartesian Junction (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Old Style Water Tower

Model Introduced:

2022

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic Kit

Finish:

molded in color

Manufacturer:

Cartesian Junction (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

New Style Water Tower

Model Introduced:

2023

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic Kit

Finish:

molded in color

Manufacturer:

Clever Models LLC

Manufacturer ID:

S48

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank at Gorre

Product Type:

Cardstock Kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Notes:

S-scale version available.

Manufacturer:

Clever Models LLC

Manufacturer ID:

S52

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Enclosed Hex Wooden Water Tank

Product Type:

Cardstock Kit

Finish:

pre-printed

Notes:

S-scale version available.

Manufacturer:

Crystal River Products (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

122-21

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

50,000 Gallon Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Octagonal roof.

Manufacturer:

Crystal River Products (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

123-21

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

50,000 Gallon Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Round roof.

Manufacturer:

Delaware Valley Kits

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Evergreen Hill Designs (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

EH5213

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Branchline Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Scale Dimensions:

20' x 29'

Manufacturer:

Finest Kind Models

Manufacturer ID:

307

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Branchline Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1986

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Finest Kind Models

Manufacturer ID:

314

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

50,000-gallon Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Footprint: 25'-6" square (40 feet tall). Modeled after one found on the D&RGW/RGS at around 1940. The Durango-style double-spout parts were available through Jaks Industries, Inc. for an extra fee. The round roof could be replaced with an octagonal one at the time of placing the order. Reviewed in the June 1992 issue of 3/16 "S"cale Railroading.

Manufacturer:

Lehigh Valley Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

LVM02

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

Craftsman Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Supplemental:

view

Notes:

50,000-gallon. Footprint: 5" square

Manufacturer:

Lehigh Valley Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

LVM11

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Column

Model Introduced:

1981

Product Type:

Resin Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Two different versions shown in the photos.

Manufacturer:

Lehigh Valley Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

LVM21

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Reading Water Tank

Road Name:

Reading (RDG)

Product Type:

Craftsman Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Model Online Article:

visit site

Notes:

Modeled after the tank found in Gordon, PA, serving the Reading railroad.

Manufacturer:

Merritt 3D Designs & Printing (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

M3D-WT01-S

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

ET&WNC Water Tank

Road Name:

East Tennessee & Western North Carolina (ET&WCN)

Model Introduced:

2022

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Available in two slightly different styles. The Cranberry style has a 3 x 3 upright timber configuration. This one is shown in the third photo. This tank served a narrow-gauge portion of the ET&WCN line. The Bemberg was a 4 x 3 vertical timber configuration, which is shown in the first and second photo. It served the dual-gauge route serving both the standard-gauge and the narrow-gauge engines, so is slightly taller.

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

601

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Mainline Water Tank

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

For standard-gauge trackside.

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

651

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Mainline Water Tank

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

For narrow-gauge trackside.

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

1601

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Durango Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

2301

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Carson Square Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

2501

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Enclosed Water Tank

Road Name:

Northern Pacific (NP)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

2901

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Chama Water Tower with Two Spouts

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

2901

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Chama Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Two spouts.

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

3001

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Jack's Cabin Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

3701

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Cresco Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

5001

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Rico Water Tank

Road Name:

Rio Grande Southern (RGS)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

5701

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Saunders Pyramid Water Tank (P&R)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

5801

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Weeks Water Tank

Road Name:

Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington (WW&F)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

7801

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Farmington Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

8701

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Colorado & Southern (C&S)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

8801

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Mears Junction Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

11301

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Bennet Water Tank

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13101

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Shawano Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13201

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Gunnison Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13301

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Parlin Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13501

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Gato Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13601

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Los Pinos Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13701

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

La Jara Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13801

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Sargent Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

13901

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Stoner Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

16801

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Keeler Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

17201

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Texas & New Orleans (T&NO)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

18601

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Crested Butte Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

18901

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Babcock Wells Water Tank

Road Name:

Milwaukee Road (MILW)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

25401

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Colorado & Southern (C&S)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

25501

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Colorado & Southern (C&S)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

25701

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Colorado & Southern (C&S)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

25801

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Colorado & Southern (C&S)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Mini-Structures

Manufacturer ID:

33401

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Baker Water Tank

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Motrak Models (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Industrial Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Scale Dimensions:

2-1/4" x 4-1/8" (7" tall)

Manufacturer:

notthehoneyroastedpeanut (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tower

Model Introduced:

2025

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Outland Models (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Trackside Water Tower (Wood Style)

Model Introduced:

2024

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Scale Dimensions:

4" x 4"

Notes:

This set consists of a Totem, two different teepee tents, three different fur rugs, canoe, bull skull pole, campfire, stacked boxes, log pile, and a skin rack. The second photo shows how they arrive in the package. This is done so as to protect the delicate details of the individual figures. Careful removal of the parts from the base is required.

Manufacturer:

Outland Models (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Trackside Water Tower (Standard)

Model Introduced:

2024

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Scale Dimensions:

4" x 4"

Notes:

This set consists of a Totem, two different teepee tents, three different fur rugs, canoe, bull skull pole, campfire, stacked boxes, log pile, and a skin rack. The second photo shows how they arrive in the package. This is done so as to protect the delicate details of the individual figures. Careful removal of the parts from the base is required.

Manufacturer:

P-B-L

Manufacturer ID:

SK-02

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Jack's Cabin Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1989

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

A resin kit.

Manufacturer:

Portland Locomotive Works

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

White Birch Tank

Product Type:

Laser-cut Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Print Station 3D (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tower

Model Introduced:

2024

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic Kit

Finish:

molded in color

Notes:

Arrives unpainted. Photo shows fully completed model.

Manufacturer:

Print Station 3D (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tower II

Model Introduced:

2024

Product Type:

3D-printed Plastic Kit

Finish:

molded in color

Notes:

Arrives unpainted. Photo shows fully completed model.

Manufacturer:

PTF Designs (click for web site)

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tower

Product Type:

Pre-printed Vinyl on Foamboard

Finish:

pre-printed

Scale Dimensions:

7" x 1/2"

Notes:

Includes LED lights.

Manufacturer:

Ragg's... to Riches? (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

STE-S

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Sanders Tank

Model Introduced:

2007

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Early.

Manufacturer:

Ragg's... to Riches? (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

STL-S

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Sanders Tank

Model Introduced:

2007

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Late.

Manufacturer:

Rio Grande Models

Manufacturer ID:

4018

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tanks

Road Name:

Westside Lumber Co.

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

These are modeled after the ones found in camp 8 and 39.

Manufacturer:

River Raisin Models

Manufacturer ID:

OMI 2112

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Poage Water Column

Model Introduced:

1991

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

The cast-brass Poage water column with the Fenner spout. Ajin Precision Mfg of Korea manufactured 75 of these models, which were imported by Overland Models on behalf of River Raisin Models.

Manufacturer:

River Raisin Models

Manufacturer ID:

OMI 2113

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Poage Water Column

Model Introduced:

1991

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

The cast-brass Poage water column with the Universal Telescopic spout. Ajin Precision Mfg of Korea manufactured 125 of these models, which were imported by Overland Models on behalf of River Raisin Models.

Manufacturer:

The Hopper Line

Manufacturer ID:

S-3

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Steel Water Tank

Model Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

Plaster Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

The kit came in a wooden box.

Manufacturer:

The Monon Shop

Manufacturer ID:

S-8-1

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tower

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Thomas A. Yorke

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Rio Grande La Jara Water Tank

Road Name:

Rio Grande Southern (RGS)

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Trains of Texas

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Barron Flats Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood & Cardboard Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Bill has not built this kit of a small water tank. It consists of a cardboard tube for the tower with wood pieces. A somewhat crude spout is included (Bill recommends replacing this with one by the former Grandt Line).

Manufacturer:

Triangle Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

T-150

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Column

Model Introduced:

1984

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Based on the D&RGW water column at Cumbres, NM.

Manufacturer:

V&T Shops

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

The West Side Lumber Co water tank.

Manufacturer:

V&T Shops

Manufacturer ID:

S-1

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Conical roof. The photos are of two different models on the same layout, but taken from different angles of each of the models.

Manufacturer:

V&T Shops

Manufacturer ID:

S-11

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Product Type:

Wood, Plastic Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

Hexagonal roof.

Manufacturer:

V&T Shops

Manufacturer ID:

S-27

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Water Tank

Road Name:

Westside Lumber Co.

Model Introduced:

1985

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Manufacturer:

Wiseman Model Services (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

S-1002

Category:

Water Tower

Name:

Jack's Cabin Water Tank

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Introduced:

2016

Product Type:

Wood Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Notes:

This is the same kit that was previously produced by Foothill Model Works and P-B-L.