Buildings & Structures

Set the scene for a classic roadside stop on your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Country Store. This kit captures the look of the small-town gas station and convenience stores that sell a little bit of everything, complete with a gas pump island to fuel up your model vehicles. Features Detailed HO scale plastic country store building kit Main building with a distinctive curved pitched roof Gas pump island with canopy and two fuel pumps Parts molded in appropriate colors for easy assembly Full-color printed signs included Perfect for roadside, rural, and small-town scenes Main building footprint: 6 x 3-5/8 x 2-3/4" (15.2 x 9.2 x 6.9 cm) Gas pump island: 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2-3/8" (6.3 x 6.3 x 6 cm) Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3491 Scale HO (1:87) Type Plastic structure kit (assembly required) Subject Country store with gas pump island Main Building 6 x 3-5/8 x 2-3/4" (15.2 x 9.2 x 6.9 cm) Gas Pump Island 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2-3/8" (6.3 x 6.3 x 6 cm) Frequently Asked Questions Is assembly required? Yes. This is a plastic structure kit that requires assembly; plastic cement and paint are recommended but not included. Does it include the gas pumps? Yes. The kit includes a gas pump island with a canopy and two pumps, plus full-color printed signs. What scale is this kit? HO scale (1:87), the most popular model railroad scale. Browse more HO scale buildings & structures and scenery at Squeaky's Trains & Things.

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Anchor your HO scale town with the Walthers Cornerstone Pennsylvania System Brick Combination Station. Based on Pennsylvania Railroad standard design #55704, this handsome brick depot combined express freight and passenger service under one roof, the kind of fancier station railroads built in busy or competitive towns. Features Detailed HO scale plastic depot building kit Based on Pennsylvania Railroad standard design #55704 Combination station offering both express and passenger service Detailed brickwork with separate windows and doors Plastic parts molded in five colors for easy construction Complete instructions included Fits most steam- or diesel-era layouts Footprint: 12-5/8 x 6 x 3-15/16" (32 x 15 x 10 cm) Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3553 Scale HO (1:87) Type Plastic structure kit (assembly required) Prototype Pennsylvania RR standard design #55704 Subject Brick combination (express & passenger) station Footprint 12-5/8 x 6 x 3-15/16" (32 x 15 x 10 cm) Frequently Asked Questions Is assembly required? Yes. This is a plastic structure kit that requires assembly; plastic cement and paint are recommended but not included. What is a combination station? A depot that handled both passenger service and express/freight under one roof, common in busier towns. What scale is this kit? HO scale (1:87), the most popular model railroad scale. Browse more HO scale buildings & structures and scenery at Squeaky's Trains & Things.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Union Pacific-Style Depot models a classic wooden combination passenger and freight station that looks at home on steam, transition, or diesel-era layouts. While based on a UP design, very similar stations served railroads coast to coast, so this depot fits almost any North American prototype. Wood walls with wainscoting, an operator's bay, baggage room doors, and printed station name signs all come molded in appropriate colors plus clear window glazing. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Classic Union Pacific–style wooden depot — similar prototype used by many North American railroads Combination passenger and freight station, perfect for larger towns Wood-look walls with wainscoting plus operator's bay window Includes both eastern and western-style eave brackets and trim for regional variation Printed station name signs and detailed baggage room doors Molded in appropriate colors plus clear window glazing — easy-to-build plastic kit Footprint: 11-3/4 x 5-5/8 x 4 in (29.8 x 14.2 x 10.1 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4057 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Depot / Station Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam, Transition, or Diesel Dimensions 11-3/4 x 5-5/8 x 4 in UPC 616374116010 FAQ Is this a UP-only depot, or does it work for other railroads?It's based on a UP design, but nearly identical wooden combination depots served railroads across North America from the steam era through diesel — so it fits most layouts regardless of road name. Does it come painted and assembled?No — it's an unpainted, unassembled plastic kit molded in appropriate colors plus clear window glazing. You can build it straight from the box, with painting and weathering optional. What glue do I need?Any standard plastic model cement (such as Testors, Tamiya Extra Thin, or Plastruct Plastic Weld) works well on this styrene kit. Walthers includes a printed instruction sheet. Why two styles of eave brackets?The kit includes both eastern and western-style eave brackets and trim so you can match the regional architectural style of your railroad's prototype — just pick the set you want during assembly.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Two-Bay Fire Station is a classic 20th-century brick firehouse that drops right into any town or city scene. Detailed brickwork and an ornate concrete cornice give it real architectural character, and Walthers includes both modern glass and vintage wooden apparatus doors so you can match whatever era your layout is set in. Build it with or without the tall hose-drying tower depending on the look you want. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Two-story brick firehouse with detailed concrete cornice Includes both modern glass AND vintage wooden apparatus doors — pick your era Optional tall hose-drying tower (build with or without) Sized to fit most HO Scale fire equipment models Realistic printed signs included Molded in appropriate colors plus clear window glazing — easy-to-build plastic kit Finished footprint: 8 x 4-7/8 x 5-1/2 in (height with tower: 9-1/2 in) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4022 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam, Transition, or Modern Dimensions 8 x 4-7/8 x 5-1/2 in (9-1/2 in with tower) UPC 616374097616 FAQ Do I have to build the hose-drying tower?No — the tower is optional. Build with the tower for a classic early/mid-20th century look, or skip it for a more modern compact firehouse footprint. Can I pick which apparatus doors to use?Yes — the kit includes BOTH modern glass overhead doors AND vintage wooden swing doors. You choose which set to install during assembly to match your layout's era. Will modern fire trucks fit through the bays?Yes — the bays are sized to fit most HO Scale fire apparatus models, including modern engines, ladders, and rescue trucks. Does it need painting?It's molded in appropriate colors and looks great built straight from the box. Painting the cornice details and weathering the brick will push the realism further if you want to invest the extra time.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Trackside Oil Dealer with Storage Tanks captures a classic North American industrial scene that has stood along rail lines from the 1920s to today. Oil arrives in tank cars, transfers into five on-site storage tanks, and gets distributed via a small loading warehouse for barrels and a pump house for filling local delivery trucks. The narrow modular footprint is perfect for shelf layouts, and you can rearrange the office, warehouse, tank row, and pump house to fit whatever space you've got. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Complete trackside oil distributor with five storage tanks plus rooftop walkways and piping Separate corrugated office building and warehouse with loading dock for barrels Pump house / truck-loading island for local delivery trucks Modular layout — rearrange the buildings to fit any space Narrow footprint perfect for shelf layouts or tight industrial sidings Works for steam, transition, or modern-era layouts (1920s to present) Printed signs included Molded in five colors plus clear plastic — easy-to-build plastic kit Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4059 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Industrial Complex Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam, Transition, or Modern (1920s–today) Footprints Shed 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3-9/16 in / Office 4 x 4-1/2 x 3 in / Tank Row 9-7/8 x 2 x 4-1/4 in / Pump House 2-3/16 x 2 x 1-3/4 in UPC 616374126149 FAQ Can I customize the layout?Yes — the four pieces (office, warehouse, tank row, pump house) are separate buildings, so you can arrange them however your scene needs. Perfect for shelf layouts and odd-shaped industrial parcels. How many storage tanks are included?Five tanks with rooftop walkways and connecting piping for the full trackside oil-dealer look. What era does it fit?Anywhere from the 1920s through today. Oil dealers like this served small towns and city industrial districts from the early days of automotive and heating-oil use right up to modern times. Does it need painting?It's molded in five colors plus clear plastic and builds straight from the box. Weathering the tanks and the corrugated metal walls with rust streaks and oil staining pushes the realism way up if you want to take it further.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Cross-Dock Truck Facility puts a serious modern industrial anchor on your HO layout. Cross-dock facilities have been used by trucking companies large and small from the 1940s through today to receive, sort, and re-ship freight — and many of the older ones have been repurposed as warehouses, contractor shops, and small-business hubs. This big plastic kit packs a detailed brick front office, a long line of dock doors with weather seals (room for up to 12 trailers or trucks), and two paving sections so you can lay out a truly busy yard. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Large modern trucking cross-dock facility — perfect industrial anchor scene Detailed street-side front office with brick walls and separate gas/electric meters Correct-height truck dock doors with weather bellows / seals Accommodates up to 12 trailers or trucks at the docks Includes two paving sections — expandable with Gas Station Parking Lot (933-3540) Fits 1940s through modern eras Molded in 6 colors — easy-to-build plastic kit Footprint: 16-5/16 x 19-3/16 x 3-1/8 in (41.4 x 48.7 x 7.9 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4131 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Industrial Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Transition or Modern (1940s–today) Dimensions 16-5/16 x 19-3/16 x 3-1/8 in UPC 616374149117 FAQ How big is this thing?Big. The footprint is 16-5/16 x 19-3/16 inches — plan on a 17 x 20 inch parcel minimum, and ideally more if you want trailer parking and apron space. This is a serious industrial anchor, not a small filler structure. Are trailers/trucks included?No. The kit includes the building, paving, and dock doors only. Add Walthers SceneMaster tractors and trailers (sold separately) to populate the docks. Can I expand the paving area?Yes — the two included paving sections can be extended with the Walthers Gas Station Parking Lot kit (933-3540) to build a much larger yard. Does it need painting?It's molded in six colors and builds straight from the box. Painting and weathering the dock doors, brickwork, and paving (oil stains, tire tracks) will push the realism significantly.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Metal Yard Sheds kit gives you SIX small prefab metal structures — two each of three styles — perfect for filling out a rail yard, intermodal terminal, industrial park, or contractor's lot. Prefab metal sheds have been part of the support facilities at industrial sites since the 1950s, and these small buildings are exactly the kind of inexpensive utility structure you see in real life. Use the larger shed/office combo as a yard office or replacement depot, and scatter the garage and small storage shed wherever you need them. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features SIX prefab metal structures in the box — two each of three different styles Large Shed/Office combo (2-1/8 x 2-13/16 x 1-1/2 in) — perfect for a yard office Single-Car Garage (1-21/32 x 2-29/64 x 1-11/32 in) Small Storage Shed (1-27/64 x 1-45/64 x 1 in) Fits 1950s through modern rail yards, intermodal terminals, and industrial parks Easy-to-build plastic kit — great for filler scenes and detail spots Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4123 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Pack (6 sheds) Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Modern (1950s–today) Quantity 6 buildings (2 each of 3 styles) UPC 616374166510 FAQ How many buildings are in this kit?Six total — two each of three styles (Large Shed/Office, Single-Car Garage, Small Storage Shed). Great value for filling out yard scenes. What can I use these for?Yard offices, contractor sheds, fueling islands, MOW storage, industrial side lots, intermodal terminal support buildings — anywhere you need small prefab metal structures. Does it need painting?It's molded in appropriate colors and looks good straight from the box. Weathering with rust streaks, oil staining, and faded color washes turns these from generic filler into convincing utility buildings. Are these all the same building?No — three distinct styles, two of each. Mix and match around your layout for varied yard scenes.

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Add a recognizable landmark to your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Modern Water Tower. Standing 9-1/2" tall, this steel water tower captures the look of the structures that have dotted small towns, big cities, and factory complexes since the 1960s. Features Easy-to-build HO scale plastic water tower kit Tall steel-style tower with realistic weld lines Service door entrance and overflow pipe at the base Decals included for three different town names and more Great landmark for modern, industrial, or small-town scenes Dimensions: 9-1/2" tall x 3-1/8" diameter (23.7 x 7.8 cm) Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3528 Scale HO (1:87) Type Plastic structure kit (assembly required) Subject Modern steel water tower Height 9-1/2" (23.7 cm) Diameter 3-1/8" (7.8 cm) Frequently Asked Questions Is assembly required? Yes. This is a plastic structure kit that requires assembly; plastic cement and paint are recommended but not included. Can I name the tower for my town? Yes. The kit includes decals for three different town names plus additional lettering. What scale is this kit? HO scale (1:87), the most popular model railroad scale. Browse more HO scale buildings & structures and scenery at Squeaky's Trains & Things.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Cape Cod House models the iconic two-story frame home that's been built coast to coast since the mid-1950s, and thousands are still lived in today. It's perfect for filling out suburban tract neighborhoods, post-war housing scenes, or older inner-city blocks on your HO layout. The kit includes two different front walls and two styles of doors, so you can build several side-by-side without obvious repetition — great for filling a whole neighborhood with variety. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Classic two-story Cape Cod frame house — a North American suburban staple TWO different front walls and TWO door styles — build a varied tract neighborhood Colorful printed window treatments (curtains/shades) included Separate doors, windows, and small details for added realism Mid-1950s to modern era — fits almost any layout timeframe Molded in appropriate colors plus clear window glazing Footprint: 4-1/4 x 3-5/8 x 3 in (10.7 x 9.2 x 7.6 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3776 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Residential Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Mid-Century to Modern (1950s–today) Dimensions 4-1/4 x 3-5/8 x 3 in UPC 616374104949 FAQ Can I build several of these for a whole subdivision?Yes — that's the point. Each kit ships with two different front walls and two door styles, so combining a few kits gives you genuine visual variety for a tract scene without obvious copy-paste. What era does it fit?Anywhere from mid-1950s through modern. Cape Cod houses were built coast to coast starting in the postwar housing boom and millions are still standing today. Does it need painting?It's molded in appropriate colors with printed window treatments and looks good straight from the box. Painting the trim, doors, and roof in different colors per house pushes the variety further — every Cape Cod in a real neighborhood has its own color scheme. What glue should I use?Any standard plastic model cement (Testors, Tamiya Extra Thin, Plastruct Plastic Weld) works on this styrene kit.

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The Walthers Cornerstone 30' Single-Track Deck Girder Bridge is a short-span steel railroad bridge from the Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System. Deck girder bridges like this have been used on lines large and small for over a century — they're the workhorse short-span design with unlimited overhead and side clearance for any train passing across. This 30-footer is perfect as a stand-alone creek crossing, as an approach span for a bigger Cornerstone bridge, or as one section of a longer viaduct paired with steel bridge towers. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features 30-foot single-track railroad deck girder bridge — short-span workhorse design Part of the Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System (modular bridge family) Unlimited overhead AND side clearance — fits any locomotive or train passing through Fits steam, diesel, and modern eras Build with open OR ballasted deck — your choice Perfect as an approach span for bigger Cornerstone bridges Pairs with Steel Bridge Towers (#933-4554) and Bent 2-Pack (#933-4555) for viaducts Detailed plastic parts molded in dark gray — simulated steel construction Use with WalthersTrack Code 83 Bridge Track (#948-83004), flex, sectional, or hand-laid track Footprint: 4-3/16 x 1-3/16 x 1-3/16 in (10.6 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4505 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Bridge Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam, Diesel, or Modern Span 30 feet (prototype) Dimensions 4-3/16 x 1-3/16 x 1-3/16 in UPC 616374128945 FAQ Does this come with track and abutments?No — the kit is the bridge structure only. You'll want Cornerstone Single-Track Abutments (#933-4551) and WalthersTrack Code 83 Bridge Track (#948-83004) or your own track to finish the installation. Center piers (#933-4550) are needed if combining multiple spans. Open deck or ballasted?Your choice. The kit supports both — open deck for older/lighter prototypes, ballasted for modern heavy haul. Can I combine this with the longer 70' version (933-4507) to make a multi-span bridge?Yes — the Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System is designed to be mixed and matched. Add steel bridge towers, bents, and piers to build any length viaduct you need. What scale is this?HO (1:87). For other scales, check the rest of the Cornerstone bridge lineup.

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Add a dramatic, prototypical span to your HO layout with the Walthers Cornerstone 933-4507 70' Single-Track Deck Girder Bridge. This kit replicates the type of bridge used for decades on lines large and small — perfect as a standalone span over a stream or roadway, or as part of a larger viaduct with piers, Steel Railroad Bridge Towers, or Bridge Tower Bents (sold separately). Molded in dark gray plastic with simulated steel construction. Looking for more HO Scale bridges and building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Part of the Walthers Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System Fits steam, diesel, and modern eras with unlimited overhead and side clearance Build with open or ballasted deck — perfect for approach spans on bigger bridge kits Molded in dark gray plastic with detailed simulated steel construction Pairs with Single-Track Center Piers (933-4550), Abutments (933-4551), and Code 83 Bridge Track (948-83004) — all sold separately Assembled length: 9-5/8" (24.4 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4507 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Bridge Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Dimensions 9-5/8 x 1-3/8 x 1-1/2" (24.4 x 3.5 x 3.8 cm) Era Steam, Diesel, Modern UPC 616374128969 FAQ Does this kit include the track or bridge piers?No — the kit includes bridge structure only. Bridge Track (948-83004), Single-Track Center Piers (933-4550), and Abutments (933-4551) are sold separately. What scale is this?HO Scale (1:87). The assembled bridge measures 9-5/8" long. Can I use this with other Cornerstone bridge components?Yes — it's part of the Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System. Combine multiple spans with piers and abutments to model a long viaduct. Does it require painting?The parts come molded in dark gray plastic and can be used as-is, but painting and weathering will add realism.

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Add a versatile, prototypical span to your HO layout with the Walthers Cornerstone 933-4506 50' Single-Track Deck Girder Bridge. This kit replicates one of the most popular railroad bridge designs — perfect as a standalone span over a creek or roadway, or as an approach span for larger viaduct installations. Molded in dark gray plastic with simulated steel construction. Looking for more HO Scale bridges and building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Part of the Walthers Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System Fits steam, diesel, and modern eras with unlimited overhead and side clearance Build with open or ballasted deck — perfect for approach spans on bigger bridge kits Detailed plastic parts molded in dark gray with simulated steel construction Pairs with Single-Track Center Piers (933-4550), Abutments (933-4551), and Code 83 Bridge Track (948-83004) — all sold separately Assembled length: 6-7/8" (17.4 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4506 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Bridge Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Dimensions 6-7/8 x 1-3/16 x 1-3/16" (17.4 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm) Era Steam, Diesel, Modern UPC 616374128952 FAQ Does this kit include the track or bridge piers?No — bridge structure only. Bridge Track (948-83004), Center Piers (933-4550), and Abutments (933-4551) are sold separately. What scale is this?HO Scale (1:87). The assembled bridge measures 6-7/8" long. Can I combine this with other bridge spans?Yes — it's part of the Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System. Combine 30', 50', and 70' spans with piers to model a long viaduct. Does it require painting?Parts are molded in dark gray plastic and can be used as-is, but painting and weathering will add realism.

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