Buildings & Structures

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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Drop a hardworking trackside industry into your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Vulcan Manufacturing Company. The two-story brick plant with clerestory roof, attached boiler house, and tall brick smokestack is a perfect fit for any steam or diesel-era division — equally believable as a steel fabricator, foundry, or heavy machine shop. Pair it with the optional craneway shed and overhead crane to build out a full industrial scene that earns its place on the timetable. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scale Scenery & Buildings and HO Scale Track & Accessories. Features Two-story brick main building with clerestory monitor roof for natural-light interior detail Attached boiler house and tall brick smokestack add visual weight and a real reason for that spur track Roofed craneway shed for an overhead crane (crane sold separately) so loads can transfer to and from rail cars Realistic decals included for wall signs and lettering, ready to drop on right out of the box Fits steam and diesel-era layouts — works for steel fabrication, foundries, or any heavy industry Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3045 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam and Diesel Main Building 9 x 9-3/8 x 8 in (22.9 x 23.8 x 20.3 cm) Canopy 8-3/8 x 9-1/8 in FAQ Does the kit need glue and paint?Yes. This is an unpainted Cornerstone styrene kit that requires plastic cement for assembly. The molded brick walls take washes and weathering powders well — a base brick color plus a black wash on the smokestack does most of the heavy lifting. How much layout space does it need?The main building footprint is roughly 9 x 9-3/8 inches. Add the canopy and an optional crane track and most modelers plan on a 12 x 14 inch corner of the layout for the full scene. Is the overhead crane included?No. The roofed craneway shed is included, but the actual overhead crane is sold separately. Walthers' Cornerstone craneway accessories drop right in. What industries does this fit?Anything heavy — steel fabrication, foundries, machine shops, boiler works, or general manufacturing. The architecture is generic enough that custom signage and weathering can sell almost any prototype.

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Add a classic slice of small-town America to your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Glover Park Hardware. This one-story storefront kit captures a neighborhood hardware store with large display windows and a street-level entry, and it drops right into a Main Street or urban block from the steam era through today. Looking for more HO scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Easy-to-build plastic kit molded in realistic colors — minimal painting needed for a great look. Detailed one-story storefront with large display windows and a recessed entry. Versatile prototype — finish it as a hardware store, paint shop, grocer, or any small retail business. Combines with other Walthers Cornerstone Main Street structures to build a complete city block. Includes signage and detail parts for a finished, ready-to-place storefront. Assembled footprint: 7-1/8 x 5-1/2 x 2-7/8 in (18 x 13.9 x 7.3 cm). Scale: HO (1:87). More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3465 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Any Era (Steam to Modern) Dimensions 7-1/8 x 5-1/2 x 2-7/8 in UPC 616374081684 FAQ Does this kit require assembly?Yes — it's a plastic structure kit that requires assembly. It's molded in color so paint is optional, but plastic cement and a little paint give the best results. What scale is this building?HO scale (1:87), sized to match standard HO track, figures, and vehicles. What can I use this building for?It's a flexible main-street storefront — model it as a hardware store, paint shop, grocer, or any small retail business, and pair it with other Cornerstone structures for a full block. What are the finished dimensions?The assembled building measures about 7-1/8 x 5-1/2 x 2-7/8 in (18 x 13.9 x 7.3 cm).

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Add a true Santa Fe landmark to your HO scale railroad with the Walthers Cornerstone ATSF Interlocking Tower. Modeled from authentic Santa Fe standard plans, this classic tower features a stucco finish, signature ball-and-cross medallions, and a diamond-pattern shingled roof — the kind of structure that controlled junctions and crossings all across the Santa Fe system. Looking for more HO scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Authentically designed from ATSF Santa Fe standard plans. Classic interlocking tower with operator's bay window for trackside control scenes. Detailed stucco finish, ball-and-cross medallions, and diamond-pattern shingled roof. Molded in two colors plus clear glazing for easy assembly and painting. Assembled size: 2-7/8 x 4-7/8 in footprint, standing 5-1/8 in tall. Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-2983 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam & Transition Era Dimensions 2-7/8 x 4-7/8 x 5-1/8 in UPC 616374088102 FAQ Does this kit require assembly?Yes — it's an unassembled plastic structure kit. Plastic cement and paint are recommended but not included. Is it molded in color?Yes, it's molded in two colors with clear glazing, so it looks good even before painting. What era does this tower fit?Interlocking towers like this served the Santa Fe from the steam era through the diesel transition, so it suits most mid-20th-century layouts.

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Bring a classic roadside gas station to your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Winner's Circle Petro. This box-style service station — the kind that sprang up coast to coast from the late 1930s through the 1950s — includes two service bays, an office, two pump islands, and three styles of gas pumps so you can dial the scene in for the 1930s, 50s, or 80s. Looking for more HO scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Complete box-style service station with two service bays and an office area. Two large roadside signs plus a sheet of colorful decal signage. Two full pump islands with three styles of gas pumps (1930s, 1950s and 1980s). Pump islands position freely so you can fit the scene to your space. Molded in color — assembly required; plastic cement and paint recommended. Assembled footprint: 4 x 6 in, about 2-1/16 in tall. Scale: HO Scale (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3479 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era 1930s–1950s (Transition Era) Dimensions 4 x 6 x 2-1/16 in UPC 616374116126 FAQ Does this kit require assembly?Yes — it's an unassembled plastic structure kit. Plastic cement and paint are recommended but not included. What's included?The station building with two service bays and office, two pump islands, three styles of gas pumps, two roadside signs, and a decal sheet. What era does it fit?Box-style stations like this ran from the late 1930s into the 1950s, and the included pump variety lets you model anywhere from the 1930s to the 1980s.

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Add a hard-working countryside landmark to your N scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Valley Growers Elevator. This classic grain elevator includes a clapboard office, an attached wood storage bin, and positionable doors, and it accommodates both truck and rail service — a perfect centerpiece for a busy agricultural scene in the steam or diesel era. Looking for more N scale building kits? Browse our N Scenery & Buildings and N Track & Accessories. Features Tall grain elevator with attached storage building and clapboard office Positionable doors and a wood storage bin add operating detail Accommodates both truck and rail service for flexible scene-building Realistic Valley Growers Association decals included Molded in silver and clear plastic; fits steam or diesel era layouts Scale: N (1:160) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3251 Scale N (1:160) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam / Transition / Diesel UPC 616374025398 FAQ Does this kit require assembly?Yes. It's an unassembled plastic kit. You'll need plastic cement, a hobby knife, and acrylic paint (recommended) to finish it. What scale is this?N scale (1:160) — ideal for fitting a detailed grain operation into a compact footprint. What era does it fit?It works for both steam and diesel era layouts and accommodates both truck and rail service.

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Add timeless farmland character to your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Van Dyke Farm Windmill. This kit includes parts to build two classic wind-driven water pumps — a fixture on North American farms and ranches since the 1880s and still a common sight today. Each tower adjusts to four different heights, so you can vary the look across multiple farm, ranch, and rural scenes from a single kit. Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3198 Scale HO Scale (1:87) Kit Type Plastic Structure Kit (assembly required) Assembled Height Up to 8-3/4 in (22.2 cm) Footprint 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 in (4.1 x 4.1 cm) each Quantity Builds 2 windmills Era 1880s to Present (Steam, Transition & Diesel) Features Builds two complete farm windmills from a single kit Each tower is adjustable to four different heights for varied scenes Realistic 10-foot diameter blade head Includes a cement base and wood well cap for added realism Based on a North American prototype in use from the 1880s through today Easy to build and can be modified for use in N Scale Frequently Asked Questions How many windmills are in this kit?The kit includes parts to build two complete windmills, plus a cement base and wood well cap. Do I need paint and glue?Yes. This is an unpainted plastic kit that assembles with plastic cement; paint and a hobby knife are recommended for the best results. What era does it fit?Farm windmills like these have been in use since the 1880s and remain common today, so they suit steam, transition, and modern diesel-era layouts. Can I use it on an N scale layout?It is designed for HO scale, but the simple structure can be modified to look right at home in an N scale farm scene. Shop More at Squeaky's Trains Explore more HO Scale models, Buildings & Structures, and Scenery & Details.

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