SW Replicas N Scale 180-2003: CITY WATER TANK - BROWN - Set of 2

Description: CITY WATER TANK - BROWNSouthwest Replicas 180-2003N ScaleSet of 2 The CITY Water Tanks are made of plastic with great details. Ready to add realism to your layouts. Comes in two parts, with a touch of glue, you are ready to add to your layout. Set of 2 Water TanksDetailedColor: BrownPlasticHeight: Base: 12 mm Tank: 15 mm Total: 27 mmDiameter: 20 mm Scale: N 1:160Color may vary from photograph to actual product due to lighting and monitor setup. Fast Shipping With TrackingWe Always Combine Shipping!Thank you! We appreciate your business! FUN FACTLike many of the fixtures within New York City’s infrastructure, many of us see water tanks dotting rooftops, but have little idea of their specific uses and upkeep. Although they often look defunct, water tanks are still an essential part of the city’s day-to-day needs. These tanks are responsible for providing drinking and bathing water to residential buildings across the city and are a major piece of our city’s sanitation efforts.In fact there are between 10,000 and 15,000 functioning water tanks throughout the city, each of which is located on a residential building of six stories or more. In the early 20th century, as the city’s population expanded and building engineering improved, apartment buildings grew in height and number, thereby necessitating the use of rooftop water tanks. Although building heights and population stats have continued to grow over the years, the use of rooftop water tanks is still the most efficient and practical way to provide water to residents.Each of these tanks is hooked up to a water pipe in the building, and, similar to a toilet, when water in the tank does down, a device signals the water level is low. Then, like magic, an electric pump kicks in, pushing water up to refill the tank.

Price: 3.99 USD

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-10-06T22:46:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD