Walthers Cornerstone

While most roads had one major backshop, the prototypes for the Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Machine Shop allowed railroads to make repairs at outlying terminals since it was often faster, more cost-effective and got the locomotives back on the road and earning their keep. As new engine terminals were built, most received a machine shop capable of handling just about any type of repair that might be needed. This kit matches the design of the Modern Roundhouse (933-2900, sold separately), and can be built as an attached or freestanding building. It also includes a boiler house, which would supply steam, electricity and compressed air to the entire facility. Large roll-up doors can be built open or closed, and the baseplate of the Machine Shop kit has slots that accept popular rail sizes. The Machine Shop is one of a wide variety of Cornerstone HO Scale railroad buildings. Authentic North American prototype Use with late steam and diesel-era layouts Matches design of Walthers Modern Roundhouse kit Separate windows Floor baseplate accepts popular rail sizes Molded in appropriate colors plus clear window glazing  The Machine Shop measures: Building: 13-5/8 x 8-3/4 x 5-1/8" or 34 x 21.8 x 12.8cm Smokestack: 10-1/4" or 25.6cm Tall

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A Curbside Classic for Post-1930s Layouts Not too long ago, prototypes for the Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Al's Victory Service Gas Station could be found at every busy city intersection and along most major highways. Premium was 25 cents a gallon, maps were free and restrooms were clean. There was a mechanic on duty who could fix anything. And Al always wore a spotless uniform when he came out to pump your gas, check the oil and wash the windows. Introduced in the late 1930s, box-style stations like Al's this sprang up from coast to coast and remained a standard well into the 1950s. Combining the office, restrooms and service bays into one structure, they provided a uniform, neat appearance that attracted motorists. Lots of windows made them bright and cheerful, as did the enameled steel walls decorated in company colors. Although newer stations have taken their place, many survive today and many have been repurposed as independent garages, body shops, retail stores and offices. A few have even been converted into private homes! Authentic styling looks great on any vintage or modern street scene. Optional pumps are included to match your era, along with colorful decal signs for the finishing touch. Just add vehicles, figures and interior details, available separately, to create a busy scene anywhere along your layout. Al's Victory Service is an ideal addition to any scene along with other Cornerstone HO Scale businesses.  Classic box-style gas station Realistic Art Deco styling Freestanding streetside sign Decal signs Molded in appropriate colors and clear glazing The finished Al's Victory Service Gas Station model measures: 4 x 6 x 2-1/16" or 10 x 15 x 5.8cm

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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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Turn empty space alongside major HO highways and industrial parks into a detailed scene for your contemporary HO layout with the Cornerstone Modern Travel Center. Offering more services than a typical gas station, the kit is a great value with four complete structures and accessories! There's a main building typical of contemporary convenience store stations used by many oil companies, car and truck fueling islands, a matching drive-through car wash and eight customizable parking lot sections (easily expanded with matching parts in the Gas Station Parking Lot kit #933-3540, available seprately). Other great details include a price sign, ice machine, rooftop air conditioners and vents, modern upright gas pumps with nozzles and hoses, safety and security posts and much more! Main Building: 10-7/16 x 6-1/2 x 3-1/8" or 26.5 x 16.5 x 7.9cm Car Fueling Island: 8-11/16 x 3-1/2 x 4-3/4" or 22 x 8.8 x 12cm Car Wash: 10-1/2 x 4-13/16 x 3" or 26.6 x 12.2 x 7.6cm Parking Lot (each section): 10-7/16 x 5-1/4 x 1/16" or 26.5 x 13.3 x 0.1cm

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Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale High-Voltage Transmission Towers are based on typical steel "high tension" electrical power line supports used across the continent. These tall towers will add realism to your railroad's skyline. The set includes four easy-to-build towers with molded-on eyelets for stringing wire (933-3344, sold separately). High-Voltage Transmission Towers are just part of the line of SceneMaster and Cornerstone HO Scale scenery details.  Includes parts for four towers Great addition to 1950s and later scenes Perfect in industrial or rural scenes Parts molded in gray Use alongside Modern High Voltage Transmission Tower Kit (933-3343 sold separately) Easily detailed with High-Tension "Wire" (933-3344, sold separately) Model a complete power grid with the Cornerstone Metro Power & Light (933-4052), Northern Light & Power Powerhouse (933-3021), Northern Light and Power Substation (933-3025), High-Voltage Transmission Tower (933-3121), SceneMaster Electric Utility Pole Set (949-4120) and assorted Utility Trucks (949-11636 to 11895), each sold separately  Each assembled High-Voltage Transmission Tower measures: 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 9-3/8" or 6.4 x 6.4 x 23.8cm

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The Walthers Cornerstone Vic's Barber Shop kit is a wonderful storefront addition to your HO city scenes. Affordably priced, highly detailed and easy to build with plastic parts molded in color, Vic's Barber Shop is perfect for business districts in any size city. Typical of structures found all over North America, Vic's is complete with a barber pole, colorful awnings and signs for the finishing touch. Vic's Barber Shop is just one of many Cornerstone HO Scale businesses that will add interest to your layout. Brick exterior Windows and doors molded in place for fast assembly Printed detail sheet with colorful awning, window treatments and simulated neon signs Window acetate Specially designed barber pole Molded in two colors Perfectly proportioned to work with Merchants Row I 933-3028 and II 933-3029 kits, each sold separately. Vic's Barber Shop measures: 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3-3/8" or 6.4 x 8.9 x 8.6cm

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Bring a classic industry to your HO layout with the Cornerstone Brickworks Series. Typical of facilities producing brick and similar products from the 1880s to the 1990s, the series includes four authentic structure kits, sized to model a complete operation on most layouts as well as accessories. Housing most of the steam-powered machinery needed to process and mold clay, the Cornerstone Brickworks is the heart of any operation and features: Typical of main facilities housing clay processing, mixing and molding operations Great for steam or diesel-era operations Highly detailed brick walls and arched windows with realistic thin frames Large one-piece brick smokestack 2 large and 5 small brick stacks, with 12 pallets included for added realism Molded in two colors and clear Kit - 12-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 7" or 31.8 x 16.2 x 17.5cm

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Keep your mass transit fleet running smoothly with regular service at the Cornerstone Bus Maintenance Garage. This detailed HO structure kit is typical of facilities serving transit systems big or small, and will be equally at home as a city or county highway department shop, or a busy garage for your railroad maintenance-of-way vehicles or a trucking company. features of the model include: Based on prefabricated metal buildings in use from the 1950s to the present Packed with details including vending machine, covered wastebasket, air compressor, four modern gas pumps, electric and gas meters, nonworking lights and more! Detailed plastic parts molded in three colors Measures: 6-9/64 x 8 (at roof overhang) x 3-5/16" 15.6 x 20.5 x 8.4cm Overhead doors measure scale 12' x 14' 3.6 x 4.2m

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