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The 2nd in a series of flag stops is about to be uploaded, as I think all the bugs have been worked out. This is a structure used on a mid-West traction line, the Indianapolis, Crawsfordsville & Western, later the TH, I & E. But the same general type of structure was used on countless interurban and small steam lines to protect patrons from the elements. There are 3 lights at each end, used to signal the train the passengers were waiting to be picked up. This flag stop was constructed by the prosperous farmer, who lived adjacent the stop. The interurban service ceased in 1930, having begun about 1903. I measured the platform in 1947, and wrote an article about it in Railroad MOdel Craftsman in 1949. Which shows some of us are getting on in years. A product of Port City Car Company, with the help of a lot of regular contributors to this forum. Look for it in a few days.
Paul, thanks for the Martin Flag Stop. I put it to use in the morning commuter rush hour, and the lights are sure handy for marking the stop. It makes it easy to see the stop from a distance at night.I never heard the words "prosperous" and "farmer" in the same sentence. I will therefore assume that Farmer Martin was prosperous enough to build a few more of these stops, for his trips to the big city.
Paul,You have done a great job on this project. I really liked the historical information that you included in the readme. It is a much appreciated addition to my route.ThanksWayne
As Johnny-come-lately in this thread, here's my donation to this collection of views of Martin's Flag Stop; on my Willamette Valley Route, up on the Hillsdale Siding. Timtimmuir@wcn.net timmuir2002@yahoo.com
Electric Railroad 3D Models Willamette Valley Route (No timetable for release)
Thank you Chuck, Wayne, and Tim. Really appreciate the great photos. Since everything seems to be OK, I have uploaded the zip file, and suppose it will be available tomorrow or the next day. I'm gradually learning how to make structures. I find the TSM program is not as daunting as texturing the files. That is where I make the most mistakes. My next flag stop, also on the IC&W, was only about 1/4 mile East of Martin. A much more modest structure. Back in the early 1900's there were indeed prosperous farmers. I don't know when they started to go broke, but it was probably in the 1930's. Paul.
