Along with water, steam engines required a large amount of coal, until the advent of oil burners.  This mid sized tower is atypical of structures seen all over North America on minor main line terminals and on branch lines. Laser cut walls and a over 3000 scale feet of scale lumber will make this kit a unique masterpiece for any pike that runs steam. Grandt Line n/b/w castings are included and  windows, doors, chute, pulleys and bases are custom cast from oringinal patterns.Our comprehensive easy to follow instructions are included. The foot print is 4" x 5" but including track the depth required is at least 7".   The coal loading track and the service track are on 2" centers.