Great Northern Rwy's Mansfield Branch Line (1909-1985) and the Waterville Railway Co. (1910-1974)

Built by the Great Northern Railway in 1909, the 61 mile line branched off the mainline at the Columbia River and snaked its way up across Douglas County, WA to its terminus in Mansfield. In 1985 it was abandoned, thus closing the book on railroading on the Waterville Plateau. This blog is dedicated to preserving the history of the Mansfield Branch Line and Waterville Railway Co., as well as showcasing my scratch built HO scale models.

Monday, October 31, 2022

HO scale outhouse kit

 HO scale outhouse kit from Inter-Action Hobbies







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Scratch built HO scale bait & tackle shop

 Scratch built HO scale bait & tackle shop




















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Monday, October 24, 2022

HO Scale Bar and Eatery

Scratch built HO scale bar and eatery.  Building measure 3"x6".


















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HO scale vending machines

 HO scale vending machines from Inter-Action Hobbies








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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

HO Scale Scratch Built Boot Repair Shop

 HO Scale Scratch Built Boot Repair Shop.  Measures 2" x 4".












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