Telegraph Office / Trackside Shanty with Interior Design Elements - Z Scale 1:220

Dimensions: 1.41" Length x 0.70" Width x 0.83" Height

This Telegraph Office is modeled after standard designs used by the Nickel Plate Road. These small trackside offices were placed throughout the Nickel Plate system, with similar structures appearing along railroads across the United States, making this building both regionally authentic and broadly applicable.

The model features exceptional interior and exterior detail. Inside, you’ll find a fully outfitted space including a telegrapher’s desk, waiting area, doors, counter, bench, and stove. The exterior is finished with realistic wood siding that captures the character of these historic railroad structures.

Originally heated by an oil-burning stove, the prototype included a small offshoot closet for oil storage. In this model, that space has been thoughtfully repurposed to allow for interior LED lighting (LED not included). A hole on the underside and a small access opening into the office make illumination easy and discreet.

• Molded in color
• “Easy Build” 3-piece model – just install the roof
• Highly detailed interior and exterior elements
• Designed for optional interior lighting
• Perfect for layouts, dioramas, and display scenes

A highly detailed yet easy-to-finish structure that delivers realism without the hassle.