Many of the buildings on the current DV&W RR layout are commercial plastic kits. Most are relatively unmodified, though painted and weathered for a more realistic look.
All buildings have lighting installed, some have more than one light installed for separate sections or floors.
The interiors of the buildings have been painted also, to prevent light from shining thru the plastic and to give the interior a more prototypical look.
I anticipate some modifications in the future, for the replacement layout that is in the planning stages. Many have extra details installed, such as electric meters, plumbing vents, etc.
The Hays Station on the outer Mainline. This is a Hallmark Structure I picked up on Ebay.
Beachfront Store and Ice House. The Store is a LifeLike kit and the Ice House is a LifeLike shanty.
DV&W RR Engine House. Another Life Like kit.
Control Towers, and Crossing Shack. The control tower and shack in the foreground are Revell kits and the tower in the background is an Ertl kit.
General Store and Fire House. The General Store is another Hallmark model. The Fire Station is a LifeLike kit.
Deere Valley Implement Co. This is a Pikestuff kit.
Haunted House. This is a Model Power already assembled model.
Deere Valley Mainline Station. This is an Ertl kit.
Engine Crew Quarters (old LifeLike reefer)
Railway Express Agency Freight Station. Tyco assembled model with added details.
Coaling Tower. Model Power kit.
Copyright © 2005 Raymond H. von Bober
There are 3 water towers on the DV&W, 1 Revell, 1 AHM and 1 IHC. These are all kits.
General views of the various other buildings.