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The Diamond & Caldor 24' Block Car
About the Diamond & Caldor RR
The Diamond and Caldor Railway was a common carrier 36" narrow gauge railroad operating in El Dorado County, California,
in the United States. The 34-mile railroad was primarily a logging railroad but also did some passenger service.
The railroad was constructed in 1904 and operations continued until abandonment commenced on April 10, 1953. The railroad
primarily operated with Shay locomotives.
The Diamond and Caldor Railway was a common carrier 36" narrow gauge railroad operating in El Dorado County, California,
in the United States. The 34-mile railroad was primarily a logging railroad but also did some passenger service.
The railroad was constructed in 1904 and operations continued until abandonment commenced on April 10, 1953. The railroad
primarily operated with Shay locomotives.
The railroad operated between Diamond
Springs, California (located near
Placerville) and went east along the North
Fork of the Cosumnes River and then to
Caldor.
The railroad was a subsidiary of the
California Door Company of Oakland.
Before a 1923 fire destroyed the mill at
Caldor, the line hauled rough-cut lumber
from Caldor to the sash and door factory in
Diamond Springs. After the company built a
modern electric mill at Diamond Springs,
the railroad hauled uncut logs from the
woods to the new mill.
Because the Diamond & Caldor was a
common carrier, it had to comply with
Interstate Commerce Commission
regulations. The railroad failed to comply
with the ICC requirement to have railroad
cars equipped with air brakes and
automatic couplers. The Diamond and
Caldor, according to railroad historian
Donald B. Robertson, may be the only
western railroad to be put out of business
due to those equipment requirements.
More information on the D&C RR can be
found here
Springs, California (located near
Placerville) and went east along the North
Fork of the Cosumnes River and then to
Caldor.
The railroad was a subsidiary of the
California Door Company of Oakland.
Before a 1923 fire destroyed the mill at
Caldor, the line hauled rough-cut lumber
from Caldor to the sash and door factory in
Diamond Springs. After the company built a
modern electric mill at Diamond Springs,
the railroad hauled uncut logs from the
woods to the new mill.
Because the Diamond & Caldor was a
common carrier, it had to comply with
Interstate Commerce Commission
regulations. The railroad failed to comply
with the ICC requirement to have railroad
cars equipped with air brakes and
automatic couplers. The Diamond and
Caldor, according to railroad historian
Donald B. Robertson, may be the only
western railroad to be put out of business
due to those equipment requirements.
More information on the D&C RR can be
found here
The D&C used the
Block Car to transport
scrap blocks of wood
from the sawmill back
to the logging camps
for use in cooking and
heating.
Block Car to transport
scrap blocks of wood
from the sawmill back
to the logging camps
for use in cooking and
heating.
Inspiration and plans for the kit were provided courtesy of Chuck Doan.
To see pictures of Chuck Doan's On3 D&C Block car Model click Here
To see pictures of Chuck Doan's On3 D&C Block car Model click Here
Morgan Hill Models has faithfully re-created an On30
model of this unique car for your railroad.
This car has all the character you have come to expect
from Morgan Hill Models.
This is another hybrid kit comprised of laser cut and
board by board construction.
Fully operational side doors
Details parts from Grandtline, Tichy, Macleod Western.
Mount Albert Scale Basswood.
Unique hidden weight for superb operation
Detailed instructions with complete fine scale
weathering and construction information.
Could easily be converted for mining and ore service!
Quantities will be limited
model of this unique car for your railroad.
This car has all the character you have come to expect
from Morgan Hill Models.
This is another hybrid kit comprised of laser cut and
board by board construction.
Fully operational side doors
Details parts from Grandtline, Tichy, Macleod Western.
Mount Albert Scale Basswood.
Unique hidden weight for superb operation
Detailed instructions with complete fine scale
weathering and construction information.
Could easily be converted for mining and ore service!
Quantities will be limited
Basic Kit $49.95
MHM #116 Diamond & Caldor Block Car Kit
Kit and body details only
Does not include trucks and wheels
MHM #116 Diamond & Caldor Block Car Kit
Kit and body details only
Does not include trucks and wheels
Add trucks and wheel sets to your kit!
Macleod Western trucks with $18.50
Foothill Model Works Wheelsets
Macleod Western trucks with $18.50
Foothill Model Works Wheelsets
Special Silver Edition Kit
This kit has it all! Nothing else to buy!
The Silver Edition Diamond & Caldor kit is a super detailed
version that includes:
-Macleod Western Trucks with Foothill Models finescale wheels
-Foothill Models outside brake beams.
-Both! Foothill Models Link and pin couplers and Kadee #26"s
-Detailed scrap log debris load
-Set of logging tools
-Custom set of Bragdon weathering powders
MHM #117 Silver Edition D&C Block Car Kit $89.95
This kit has it all! Nothing else to buy!
The Silver Edition Diamond & Caldor kit is a super detailed
version that includes:
-Macleod Western Trucks with Foothill Models finescale wheels
-Foothill Models outside brake beams.
-Both! Foothill Models Link and pin couplers and Kadee #26"s
-Detailed scrap log debris load
-Set of logging tools
-Custom set of Bragdon weathering powders
MHM #117 Silver Edition D&C Block Car Kit $89.95
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