QUICK-Plastic HO Scale Coal Tipple Model Made in Western Germany with Base and Stair Detail

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Worthington, Ohio, US

This HO scale coal tipple model by QUICK-Plastic is an authentically styled structure, measuring approximately 8.5 inches tall and 8 inches long. Manufactured in Western Germany, the base of the model prominently displays the QUICK-Plastic brand as well as the country of origin, confirming its mid-20th-century European provenance. Featuring a sloped roof, open frame construction,…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

This HO scale coal tipple model by QUICK-Plastic is an authentically styled structure, measuring approximately 8.5 inches tall and 8 inches long. Manufactured in Western Germany, the base of the model prominently displays the QUICK-Plastic brand as well as the country of origin, confirming its mid-20th-century European provenance. Featuring a sloped roof, open frame construction, and an attached shed, this item showcases elements characteristic of early to mid-20th-century coal handling facilities used on railroads. The building is mounted on a molded base detailed with an access road and exterior stair, enhancing its realism for model railway layouts. Notably, there is a visible crack in the roof, as shown in the photos, and some evidence of usage and storage dust present. This model provides collectors and railway enthusiasts with a classic piece that represents a significant era in HO scale model manufacturing history.