Buildings & Structures

The Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Sanding Towers and Drying House kit is essential for adding realism to steam and diesel-era locomotive servicing scenes. Every railroad had its own ideas about sand house construction, so most were built to meet local conditions and seldom followed standard plans. Since diesels also needed sand, these structures remained in service years after the last steamer had been retired. This model fits any busy terminal and includes a unique brick drying house, a large open storage bin, and piping. Both steam and a larger modern-era sanding tower are included to fit your modeling era. The Sanding Towers and Drying House kit is one of a wide variety of Cornerstone HO Scale railroad buildings. Brick drying house Detailed wooden storage bin Early and late-style towers included Realistic piping Great for steam or diesel-era layouts Decal signs included Easy-to-build plastic kit As shown, the Sanding Towers and Drying House kit components measure: Early Sanding Tower: 1-7/8 x 7/8 x 2-7/8" or 4.8 x 2.2 x 7.3cm Late Sanding Tower: 3-1/2 x 3/4 x 4-7/32" or 8.9 x 1.9 x 10.7cm Drying House: 1-11/16 x 1-13/16" or 4.3 x 4.6cm Storage Bin: 1-11/16 x 3-1/2" or 4.3 x 8.9cm

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Bakeries are dependent on railroads for raw materials and the Walthers Cornerstone Magic Pan Commercial Bakery is no exception. This easy-to-build plastic kit is a great, unique industry for your post-1960s HO Scale railroad. The kit includes a main building with truck loading doors, four storage silos with piping and more. At the real plants, flour and sugar arrive in Airslide(R) or other kinds of covered hoppers and vegetable oil and corn syrup in tank cars, while finished bakery goods are shipped by truck. The Magic Pan Commercial Bakery buildings are easily arranged to fit your available space. You'll also find this kit great for other businesses such as a plastic molding plants or chemical distributors. This is just one of many Cornerstone industrial buildings. Great for 1960s and later HO layouts Arrange structures to fit available space Realistic bulk storage silos with realistic piping Truck dock doors with weather diaphragms Realistic office entrance Decal signs Molded in appropriate colors As shown Magic Pan Commercial Bakery measures 16 x 8 x 3-1/2" or 40.6 x 20.3 x 8.8cm.

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The Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Fire Department Headquarters is a typical mid-20th Century main facility that's at home in the city. Featuring realistic brickwork, concrete Art Deco features and metal-frame windows, this detailed fire station structure kit makes it easy to model a larger firehouse on your steam or diesel-era layout. It can accommodate most large fire apparatus in its three drive-through bays and two smaller rigs in both garage bays. The Fire Department Headquarters is part of a selection of Cornerstone and SceneMaster HO Scale fire safety structures and vehicles.  Two-story brick Art Deco headquarters building Brick and concrete construction Four equipment bays with three through and two single-ended stalls Fits most large, modern fire equipment models Includes realistic printed signs Easy-to-build plastic kit Molded in three colors plus clear glazing The finished Fire Department Headquarters model measures: 9-1/8 x 11-13/16 x 5-5/8" or 23.5 x 30 x 14.3cm

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The Walthers Cornerstone Lakeville Modern-Style Warehouse brings a general-use warehouse to your 1960s and later industrial parks. Based on a structure with a concrete-block foundation and corrugated metal superstructure, buildings like this can be found across the continent. This kit is a welcome addition to any industrial park. Use it as a destination for boxcars and trucks as well as for light manufacturing. This kit includes multiple truck doors, a railcar door for cars to be unloaded inside and a wall section with windows to simulate a small office.   Fits layouts from the 1960s to the present Block foundation with metal upper structure Can be built in multiple configurations Includes alternate doors and windows Correct height truck and railcar loading docks with weather bellows-seals Customize in minutes with molded cut lines, expand with additional kits or build bigger with add-on accessories available separately Great trackside customer by itself or serving a larger industry Separate doors and windows Molded in multiple colors and clear plastic As shown, Lakeville Modern-Style Warehouse measures: 12 x 19 x 4" or 30.5 x 48.3 x 10.2cm

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Based on a typical two-track design, the Walthers Cornerstone Wood Coaling Tower will be a focal point in any engine terminal. Towers like this were built in yards at servicing facilities as well as along the mainlines and branchlines to refuel engines on the road. This easy-to-build plastic model features a realistic coal bunker plus detailed chutes and mechanisms. A hopper unloading shed sits along one side for receiving coal. Like the prototype, it can serve two tracks at once, making it an ideal choice for maximizing service in minimum space. Place it in the vicinity of a roundhouse or engine shed, turntable, water tank and sand tower and you'll have a complete engine servicing facility for your railroad. The Wood Coaling Tower could still be standing in a late-steam or early-diesel era scene, a reminder of how things used to be. Based on a typical North American railroad structure Serves two tracks Includes coal delivery shed Loaded with separate details Includes decal signs Molded in appropriate colors  Servicing track centers are 2-1/2" 6.4cm Hoist track is 3-1/2" 8.9cm from centerline of track under the tower.

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Build Scrap Metal Traffic on Your Railroad The old sayings "everything old is new again" and "one man's trash is another's treasure" certainly applies to salvage businesses like the Walthers Cornerstone Washington Salvage Yard. Today, the range of man-made materials being recycled into new products is growing and includes all kinds of metals, rubber, plastics, paper and more. Combining office and a large work area into one structure, Washington Salvage is typical of the main buildings at many businesses, especially today's materials recycling facilities found in many communities. And, this combination of brick office and steel garage structure has been common since the 1960s, so your model could also serve as a county or city highway department garage, bus barn for a local mass transit authority, construction company offices, a railroad maintenance vehicle garage, truck or farm equipment dealership or any one of hundreds of similar businesses. Scrap yards, the steel industry and economic markets are closely linked. The demand, and the price paid for scrap governs how long a yard will store or how quickly it sells its scrap. If demand or prices are low for any product, volumes for that product build up and the piles get high. When demand and prices rise, stored volumes are sold off quickly to generate a profit. Washington Salvage Scrap Yard is actually two businesses - an auto salvage business and a scrap business. Washington Salvage Scrap Yard models include easy-to-build plastic kits like the main garage and office, as well as cast-resin ready-to-use scenery details like junk auto piles. Check out all of the Washington Salvage Scrap Yard and related kits!  Great headquarters building for metal processors or industries handling scrap steel Corrugated metal garage with brick office annex Great for use as a maintenance garage for railroad or industrial vehicles Easy-to-build plastic kit Molded in appropriate base colors Main Building: 8-3/8 x 9-1/4 x 3-1/2" or 21.2 x 23.4 x 8.8cm Scale: 8-5/8 x 1-7/8" 21.9 x 4.7cm

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Based on typical early 20th Century industrial buildings the Walthers Cornerstone Union Crane and Shovel Co. is an easy-to-build kit that will add realism to older industrial areas on your layout. The building features a railcar door and grooves in the base to accept Code 80 rail. Brick curtain-wall construction, a tall center clerestory and large, multi-paned windows give Union Crane and Shovel a vintage industrial look that's perfect in any steam or diesel-era layout. Union Crane and Shovel is just one of a wide variety of Cornerstone N Scale industrial buildings. Perfect stand-alone industry Fits 1900 and later modeling eras Railcar door and floor grooves for Code 80 rail Holds cars or locos up to 57' long Build with metal or wood end door Also makes a great single-stall engine house for industrial and short line use Molded in appropriate colors Easy-to-build plastic kit Kit - 5-5/8 x 4-1/4 x 3" or 14 x 10.6 x 7.5cm

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Give your HO Scale railroad a modern place to service its diesel fleet. Modeled after the contemporary shops used by railroads and short lines from the 1980s to today, the Walthers Cornerstone Modern Diesel Shop has three large roll-up service bays, a detailed rooftop and an interior with locomotive inspection walkways. It makes a natural centerpiece for an engine terminal, whether you are modeling routine maintenance, repairs or a new locomotive delivery. Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3908 UPC 616374214556 Scale HO (1:87) Type Plastic structure kit, assembly required Assembled Size 10-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 5-9/16" (26.67 x 39.37 x 13.99cm) Service Bays Three, with roll-up doors Era 1980s to present Features Contemporary 3-bay design. Three large roll-up service bays capture the look of modern railroad and short line shops. Detailed rooftop. HVAC units, vents and a stack add realism when the shop is viewed from above. Working interior. Locomotive inspection and servicing walkways line the bays inside. Room to detail. The spacious interior leaves space for locomotives, shop equipment or a lighting upgrade. Safety markings included. A decal sheet adds warning stripes and safety markings for the interior floors. Built-in service pits. Designed for slightly below-ground placement so you can model the pits real shops use. Frequently Asked Questions How big is it?The finished shop measures 10-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 5-9/16 inches (26.67 x 39.37 x 13.99cm), so plan your engine terminal around that footprint. Does it need to sit below grade?It is designed for slightly below-ground placement to model built-in service pits. Plan for a shallow recess in your benchwork or scenery to show the pits as intended. Can I light the interior?Yes. The interior is roomy enough for a lighting upgrade. Lighting is not included in the kit. What era does it fit?It is modeled on facilities used from the 1980s to today, so it suits any modern diesel-era layout. Pair it with the Walthers Cornerstone fueling and sanding facilities to build out a full terminal. Explore More Walthers Cornerstone Kits Buildings & Structures HO Scale Tools & Adhesives

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Bring modern passenger service to your layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Amtrak® Rural Station kit, based on the real Amtrak stop in Rensselaer, Indiana. It captures the look of today's small-town rail stops perfectly — a long concrete platform with safety fencing, platform lights, and an enclosed waiting area just big enough for a bench and a handful of travelers. Station sign decals for Rensselaer plus additional city names let you drop it into your own HO Scale railroad's territory. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Based on the modern Amtrak station in Rensselaer, Indiana — ideal for contemporary passenger operations Detailed modern concrete platform with safety fencing Enclosed waiting area with interior bench Non-functional platform lights add realistic detail Station is interior lighting ready (lighting sold separately) Station sign decals for Rensselaer, Indiana and additional city names included Assembled model measures 22-7/8 x 4-15/16 x 2-11/16" (58.1 x 12.5 x 6.8 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3392 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Modern Assembled Dimensions 22-7/8 x 4-15/16 x 2-11/16" (58.1 x 12.5 x 6.8 cm) UPC 616374227372 FAQ Does this kit require assembly?Yes. This is a molded plastic structure kit that assembles with plastic cement (sold separately). Parts are molded in appropriate colors, so painting is optional — though a little weathering makes the concrete platform pop. Do the platform lights work?The platform lights are non-functional detail parts. The waiting area is interior lighting ready, so you can easily add your own lighting (sold separately). Can I use a different town name on the station signs?Yes. Along with Rensselaer, Indiana, the decal sheet includes additional city names, so you can match the station to your own layout's locale. How much space does the finished station need?The assembled platform runs about 23 inches long and 5 inches deep — it sits neatly alongside a straight stretch of mainline or passing siding.

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Bring your model railroad to life with this Walthers Cornerstone Spaces interior lighting and detail insert, designed to fit the Brick Cape Cod House kit (#933-3774, sold separately). The all-in-one accessory transforms a static structure into a vibrant, story-filled scene with a printed two-room interior and a warm, energy-efficient LED ready to install behind the building's windows. Looking for more HO Scale building accessories? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Designed to fit the Walthers Cornerstone Brick Cape Cod House kit (#933-3774, sold separately) Adds realistic interior depth and storytelling potential with minimal assembly Printed two-room interior sheet visible through the building's windows and doors Includes one compact, energy-efficient LED for a warm interior glow Perfect for foreground models, photography, or bringing a scene to life inside and out Part of the new Spaces by Cornerstone line of all-in-one lighting and detail kits Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4704 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Interior Lighting & Detail Insert Condition New Assembly Easy-to-install insert (minimal assembly) Includes Printed interior for two rooms, 1 LED light Fits Walthers Cornerstone Brick Cape Cod House (#933-3774, sold separately) Era Any Era FAQ Does this include the Cape Cod House itself?No. This kit only includes the interior printed sheet and one LED light. You'll need the Walthers Cornerstone Brick Cape Cod House kit (#933-3774, sold separately) to use this insert. How does the LED get powered?The LED is sized for standard model railroad layout power. Wiring is included for hassle-free installation. Is any painting or assembly required?Minimal assembly only. The printed interior sheet is ready to install and the LED comes pre-wired. No painting is required. Will this work with other Cape Cod kits?This insert is specifically sized for the Walthers Cornerstone Brick Cape Cod House (#933-3774). It is not designed to fit other manufacturers' Cape Cod kits.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Spaces - Vintage Gas Station is an interior lighting and detail insert kit designed to bring the inside of your existing Vintage Gas Station (Walthers Cornerstone #933-3541, sold separately) to life. Two energy-efficient LED units illuminate the interior while a printed detail sheet and a 3D-printed tool chest add depth and character visible through every window and door. Minimal assembly and a clean drop-in fit make it a quick weekend upgrade for any HO scale layout. Looking for more HO scale building kits and detail parts? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Adds realistic interior lighting and printed detail to the Walthers Cornerstone Vintage Gas Station #933-3541 (sold separately). Includes 2 compact LED light units for the two interior rooms. Printed interior detail sheet visible through the windows and doors. 3D-printed tool chest accent for added visual interest. Minimal assembly required - designed to drop into the matching Cornerstone kit with no painting needed. Scale: HO (1:87). More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4703 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Interior Lighting & Detail Insert Kit Condition New in Box Assembly Minimal Assembly Required Material Plastic, Printed Cardstock, 3D-Printed Companion Kit Walthers Cornerstone #933-3541 (sold separately) FAQ Do I need anything else to use this kit?Yes - this is an add-on for the Walthers Cornerstone Vintage Gas Station #933-3541. The base building is sold separately and is required. How are the LEDs powered?Each LED has wire leads that connect to a standard 12V DC layout lighting power supply (sold separately). Walthers recommends a regulated DC source. How hard is it to install?Minimal - the printed insert and 3D-printed tool chest are designed to drop into the existing Cornerstone kit, and no painting is needed. Can I reuse the LEDs in another building?The printed insert is sized for the 933-3541 kit, but the two LED units can be repurposed in any HO scale structure that needs interior lighting.

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The Walthers Cornerstone 933-3177 Parkview Terrace Background Building adds apartment-style depth to the back of your HO scale layout without eating up valuable real estate. This four-story brick apartment kit is a partial-depth background model designed to sit against a backdrop, letting you extend a neighborhood scene with believable architecture. Looking for more HO scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Four-story brick apartment facade for the back of your layout Partial-depth background building design saves layout space Molded in color for easy finishing Includes window acetate and detail parts Pairs well with other Walthers Cornerstone buildings to form a complete streetscape Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3177 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Background Building Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Modern / Transition / Steam Era Condition New FAQ What is a background building?Background buildings are partial-depth structures designed to sit against a layout's backdrop. They give the illusion of a full building footprint while only taking a few inches of real estate. Does this kit require assembly?Yes, this is a plastic kit that requires assembly and plastic cement. Molded colors make painting optional, though weathering is recommended. What era does this fit?Brick apartment buildings like this fit layouts from the early 20th century through modern day.

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