Tower D Grafton, WV - Z scale

Grafton, WV was a thriving town in the early 1900's.   Coal and timber supported the economy and the town itself was named for a prominent Baltimore & Ohio engineer.  The population peaked in 1920 and is now half what it once was.   Notable railroad buildings still remaining are the station and hotel, both built in 1911. 

Also built in 1911 was Tower D, a gem of an interlocking tower.  Much of the upper exterior was clad in copper and the structure was topped with a tile roof.  It never had Armstrong levers; most probable was a pistol grip interlocking machine.   Throughout it's 100+ year existence various modifications occurred.  Externally, the changes included replacing the tile roof with a shingled roof (likely in the '40's or early 50's) and the boarding up of different windows.   CSX razed Tower D in 2018.

Our kit includes parts to model Tower D in the "as built" configuration.  This is a single piece structure which has been 3D printed.  Adhesive, paint, signs, figures, window "glass" and other scenery are not included.

Special thanks for Arthur Hall and Brian Bland for providing drawings and photos.

 Adhesive, paint, signs, figures, window "glass" and other scenery are not included.