This is the first of three industries for a new module called Hayden we are building, it is set in 2008. It is actually the remains of a kit from another module. I saved it knowing i'd be able to use it as a background building/flat at a future time.
The original kit is Walthers RJ Frost, a cast concrete style structure of a cold store from transition period. I wanted to show age to the setting, a property that has been in different hands and modified to keep up with changes in technology.
Freight cars have changed a lot from the transition to 2008, cars can carry greater weight and greater volume which has meant cars have changed in length, width & height. Refrigerated cars nearly doubled in length and height so loading platforms have had to adjust. Whereas in transition the cold store could receive two freight cars, now it is only one for all the volume is similar.
The biggest thing is car heights and as the kit had a canopy it was obviously going to be too low for modern stock. I moved all the mounting points on the building up about 20mm and attached the canopy as described in the instructions. All the old holes were filled with putty and sanded smooth.
Before paint I made a sign board and then drilled for mounting lights over the sign and under the canopy to illuminate the unloading dock.
The building is painted in a natural concrete colour to show the utilitarian aspect of industry. Doors and canopy are a sea grey. To simulate a tar roof I used a piece of 400 grit emery paper.
Still need to add some roof ventilation details and weather it before completion but gives a footprint and base to work with.
Happy Railroading!
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