Re: C&TSRR = Water Tank.

RailroadGirl Wrote:
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> Do they sometimes have flat tops? I'd like to
> conceal a (fictional) sniper up there.

While the typical tower has a cone shaped roof, there is sometimes an access hatch. You can see the access hatch at the upper end of the roof ladder in Roger's video.

And here is a thread on the Chama Tank repair with a photo of an 'open' hatch:
[ngdiscussion.net]

Whatever the specific details, water tower height, the ladder, possible hatch, etc should provide enough cover and literary license to incorporate a sniper in your work.

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- Graham