Initially released in 1958, this structure came with either LIGHT BROWN or DARK BROWN walls, with DARK GRAY or LIGHT GRAY roofs, or DARK GRAY or LIGHT GRAY walls, with LIGHT BROWN or DARK BROWN roofs. It was also manufactured with "MARBLED" colors of BROWN/BLACK walls and GRAY/BLACK roofs or GRAY/BLACK walls and BROWN/BLACK roofs. These were most likely the "bagged" versions (No. 5407) which were the last issued by Bachmann in 1963. Unless the parts are in the original bag with the header card, many collectors are choosing to store them in a box that originally held the solid colored version.

The parts that are shown here are the ones that are most often missing or broken from this structure. The pictures show these parts in solid colors. I need all colors of these parts, especially the "MARBLED" colored parts. On the smaller parts you have to look carefully to even notice the blending of these colors on the piece.

Chimney
This chimney fits on the rear wall of the shanty, and it came in both LIGHT GRAY, DARK GRAY, LIGHT BROWN & DARK BROWN and should be the same color as the roof. All of these colors are available as reproduction parts. I also need the "MARBLED" type.

Light
This light went over the door on the shanty and came in LIGHT GRAY, DARK GRAY, LIGHT BROWN & DARK BROWN colors. All of these colors are available as reproduction parts. On the marbled versions the light was also marbled. I also need the "MARBLED" type.

Tool Box Cover
This piece often has one or both of the hinges (indicated by the arrows) broken. The "Tool Box Cover" came in LIGHT GRAY, DARK GRAY, LIGHT BROWN & DARK BROWN and should be the same color as the roof. None of these colors are available as reproduced parts. I also need the "MARBLED" type.

Tool Box End Piece
This piece is the smallest of the wall sections and is often missing. The "Tool Box End Piece" came in LIGHT GRAY, DARK GRAY, LIGHT BROWN & DARK BROWN and should be the same color as the other walls. None of these colors are available as a reproduced part. I also need the "MARBLED" type.

Current Issue Loading Platform
This Watchman’s Shanty comes with BROWN walls and a GRAY platform and roof. These colors have been used before on this piece! To tell the difference examine the amount of flash and look at the thickness of the walls. Today’s issues are made in China and are not as thick as the previously issued Plasticville. To see a larger image of this structure click on the picture to the right.