MOFFAT EAST TUNNEL PORTAL Historic 3D Model Railroad - Z Scale - 1:220 - Z Gauge

Description

(1) MOFFAT EAST TUNNEL PORTAL Historic 3D Model Railroad
Z Scale - 1:220 - No Assembly Required!
This is the "Flat Front" East Portal as Pictured. This version has been produced to
accommodate
a budget and space friendly version of the Moffat East Portal.  -  If you are interested in the full scale size East Portal Structure pictured in the last picture please search for "Moffat East Tunnel Full Structure" we are modeling the entire structure including
ventilation
towers, motor room, etc. Feel free to message us with any questions you may have on the tunnel.  Also, be sure to check out our Moffat West Portal if you are building the tunnel.
This is a high quality 3D print.
I
f you enjoy finishing models with paint, weathering, etc. but don't care to deal with the mess and hassle of assembly, glue, tweezers, and magnifying glasses than this model is for you! Just paint and you will have an amazing addition to your layout or diorama. If you have a question please don't hesitate to ask, were here to help :)
Please see the pictures of actual models and review dimensions.
The models footprint is 26mm long x 115mm wide and it stands 104mm tall
The Tunnels Portal Opening
dimensions
34mm wide x 49mm tall
Do you need a larger or smaller tunnel? Please review Tunnel Portal Openings to ensure clearance.
If you run steam or early diesel era trains then this portal is probably going to be a good fit. If you run modern trains with double stacks or the portal is going to be on curve section of track then you will may want something slightly larger then scale. We make this Portal in a wide variety of sizes including custom sizes for those whishing to use the portal over double (side by side) tracks etc. The scale versions of this tunnel were made to scale using details from the original construction blueprints. Feel free to message us if you have questions on size or need a quote on a custom size.
Sizes available from smallest to largest: T, ZZ, Z, Z+, N, N+, TT, HO, OO, S, O, And Custom Sizes Made to your spec's
Moffat Tunnel History...
The Historic Moffat Tunnel is a railroad and water tunnel that cuts through the Continental Divide in north-central Colorado. Named after Colorado railroad pioneer David Moffat, the tunnel's first official railroad traffic passed through in February 1928.
The Moffat Tunnel finally provided Denver with a western link through the Continental Divide, as both Cheyenne, Wyoming, to the north and Pueblo to the south already enjoyed rail access to the West Coast. It follows the right-of-way laid out by Moffat in 1902 while he was seeking a better and shorter route from Denver to Salt Lake City. The Moffat Tunnel currently averages 15 trains per day. The railroad and water tunnels parallel one another; the water tunnel delivers a portion of Denver's water supply.
The eastern portal is about 50 miles west of Denver, about 10 miles west of the town of Rollinsville. The West Portal is located at the base area of Winter Park Ski Resort. The railroad tunnel is 24 feet high, 18 feet wide, and 6.2 miles long. The apex of the tunnel is at 9,239 feet above sea level. The tunnel has a gradient of 1 in 125 or 0.8%.
The Moffat Tunnel is the fourth longest railroad tunnel in North America. It was the longest non-electrified tunnel until 1956, when electrification was removed from the Cascade Tunnel.
The tunnel was conceived by David Moffat of the Denver, Northwestern and Pacific (DNW&P) railroad as early as 1902. The original DNW&P tracks climbed Rollins Pass with a series of switch back loops with a steep 4% grade and severe snow conditions. Snow removal on the original line made it unprofitable to operate.
Now you can recreate the magic of the Moffat Tunnel on your railroad layout. We are in the process of modeling a detailed scale recreation of both the East & West Portals as well as all of the associated structures including the Water Tunnel, Pump House, Motor Room and More!
We will be offering individual 3D printed portals and structures in popular model railroading scales beginning Fall of 2020, with additional releases as models become available.
Don’t miss out on your chance to own one of these detailed pieces of railroad history!
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