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O Scale Deer Creek Sawmill Project

Limited Edition Craftsman Kit Number 308

the diorama as pictured measures approximately 30" x 19"

SierraWest O Scale Sawmill Project


Pilot Model Constructed by Brett Gallant & Karl Allison

all photographs copyright Brett Gallant and may not be used without permission

SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectThe beginning of the line... Fresh logs coming into the mill from the dry rollway are awaiting their turn on the carriage. Looks like a log is making a pass through the double blades. The log turner is visible above the action.
SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectA great picture of the boiler shed and firebox. Discarded slab is cut and used to fuel the boiler. This shot also provides a nice view of the heavy timbers used to construct the carriage extension. I really love this end of the mill.
SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectThe final product for this mill is sorted and stacked on the platform awaiting pick up. Since this is a rough cut mill, most of this lumber would be heading off for finishing.
SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectThe end of the line... The cut off saw, dead rolls, and edger are all visible here. The small office area is such a wonderful scene. I really love this end of the mill.
SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectA nice view of the belt and wheel rack in the outdoor storage area. This is such a fantastic corner on the "other" side of the wall from the office. Gritty, oily, and dirty, discarded oil bottles and trash litters the ground.
SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectThe small repair and maintenance shed sits up front with its old second-hand barn door. I love the different converging angles and exposed heavy timbers in this view. I definitely love this end of the mill.
SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectThe edger is a beautifully detailed piece of machinery and is quite visible in this front-center view. I have been asked many times why my mill is so clean? Prototypically the mill floor and surroundings would be covered in sawdust and discarded slabs. I did not want to cover the details up so chose to leave the sawdust off.
SierraWest O Scale Sawmill ProjectA final view where the action all begins. Logs are offloaded here onto the dry rollway. A nice collection of peavies, screw jacks, blocks, and chain litter the floorboards. The elevated slab bin sits in the background. The sawdust blower is "piped" directly to the bin.

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