Comments on: CPR Water Tower Cranbrook BC

By: Jason Sailer

Jason Sailer — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:58:41 +0000

In reply to Chris Doering. From October 2020

By: Chris Doering

Chris Doering — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:39:25 +0000

In reply to Jason Sailer. It would make a great backdrop. Share some photos sometime.

By: Jason Sailer

Jason Sailer — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:34:26 +0000

Nice! I have photographed a few trains by it on my previous visits to Cranbrook!

By: Chris Doering

Chris Doering — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:49:06 +0000

In reply to Rob Pohl. That thought crossed our mind, but in spite of an exhaustive ten minute search, we found no reason why. Wish we could devote more time to it. Thanks for commenting!

By: Rob Pohl

Rob Pohl — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:08:03 +0000

A round tank is much stronger than a square or rectangular one. Long straight walls are subject to deflection if not adequately reinforced with ribs or by added thickness. But round is much more complicated to construct. Perhaps the eight-sided design is a compromise…? Almost round, but with straight sides so easier to build. Just a guess on my part though…
Keep up the good work…!
Cheers,
ROB