While exploring the Georgetown Branch of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad I ran across these wheel stops still strapped in place on a siding in 2019. The siding appeared to be used to unload oil tank cars in the 1940s to 1950s.
Since I am modeling this exact location this is a must-have detail. Previously purchased wheel stops that I had in my details bin were grossly over sized so I set out to replicate these as closely as possible.
A small compromise was in necessary at the strap location to provide the needed strength to mount the stop and be strong enough to stop a model car.
Stops are glued to the rail-head and hold up well to the occasional runaway rail car. After testing I was given the go-ahead by the B&O field inspector to place the scale wheel stops online for immediate delivery.
These prototype wheel stops should make a fine addition to any model railroad. I will have these available in HO scale code 83 and code 70.
Previously purchased wheel stops that I had in my details bin were grossly over size.
Compare the FineScale stops seen in the photo.
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