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The Walthers Mainline Plymouth ML-8 is the perfect industrial switcher for short lines, factory sidings, and museum railroads. This HO scale model captures the charm of the rugged little Plymouth diesels that have moved freight cars in industrial yards from the 1920s through today, painted in classic black with high-visibility yellow safety stripes and supplied with decals so you can letter it for any railroad you like. Looking for more HO scale industrial switchers and rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Diesel Locomotives. Features Five-pole skew-wound motor with machined brass flywheel for smooth low-speed running Prototypical low-speed gearing and helical-cut gears for quiet operation — ideal for slow industrial switching All-wheel drive and electrical pickup for reliable performance over turnouts and rough industrial track Heavy die-cast metal underframe and hood for excellent tractive effort on tight curves Three-point suspension for positive track contact Constant directional LED headlights and RP-25 metal wheels Etched metal see-through radiator guard and separate metal handrails Decals included with Cornerstone industry logos, road numbers, and lettering options Standard DC analog operation — DCC-friendly mechanism (decoder not included; Walthers 910-20019 is the DCC version) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Mainline Item Number 910-10019 Scale HO (1:87) Type Industrial Switcher (Diesel Locomotive) Engine Style Plymouth ML-8 Road Name Painted, unlettered (decals included) Color Black with yellow safety stripes Era 1920s–Present (industrial) Engine Electronics Standard DC (DCC-friendly) Material Die-cast metal underframe & hood, plastic cab Wheels RP-25 metal Condition New UPC 616374222599 FAQ Is this DCC-ready?Yes — the mechanism is DCC-friendly. This is the DC analog version (no decoder, no sound). For factory-installed DCC, look for Walthers Mainline 910-20019 instead. Why is it painted but not lettered?Industrial switchers like the Plymouth ML-8 served countless small railroads, factories, and shortlines, so Walthers ships it painted but unlettered with a sheet of decals — pick from the included Cornerstone industry logos and numbers, or letter it for your own freelanced road. How tight a curve will it handle?The Plymouth's short wheelbase makes it ideal for the tight 18" radius industrial spurs typical of switching layouts. It will handle anything an HO layout can throw at it. Can I add sound?The DC version has limited internal space for a decoder/speaker. If you want sound, the dedicated DCC-only variant (910-20019) or the DCC-with-sound version (910-20020 series) are easier paths than retrofitting this one.

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Close up the gap between your streamlined passenger cars with these Walthers Cornerstone black rubber diaphragms. Each pack includes one matched pair of flexible diaphragms that bridge the space between car ends, giving your HO scale passenger consist a more realistic, finished, prototypical look. Looking for more HO scale detail parts? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features One matched pair (2 pieces) of black rubber passenger car diaphragms. Flexible rubber construction flexes on tight curves and when backing up, so cars won't bind or pull apart. Fills the gap between streamlined passenger cars for a realistic, close-coupled appearance. Simple to install with no springs or complicated hardware. Add a striker plate (not included) for the most prototypical, finished look. Scale: HO (1:87). More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-977 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Passenger Car Detail Part Material Black Rubber Condition New UPC 616374001781 FAQ How many diaphragms come in this pack?You get one matched pair — two black rubber diaphragms total. Will these work on tight curves?Yes. The flexible rubber gives when cars meet on curves or back up, so they won't bind or derail. Is a striker plate included?No — a striker plate is not included. Many modelers add their own for the most prototypical appearance, but the diaphragms look great on their own. What cars do these fit?They're designed for HO scale streamlined passenger cars and work well with most standard passenger car ends.

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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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Add a slice of mid-century main street to your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Import Motors kit. This classic 1960s-70s import car dealership features two service bays, a small front showroom, and a large rooftop sign, capturing the look of the independent import dealers that dotted American towns in the postwar boom. Features Detailed HO scale plastic building kit for a vintage import car dealership Two service bays plus space for a small front showroom Large rooftop sign for an eye-catching layout landmark Multiple import brand signs included to customize your dealership Colorful decals for signage and detailing Molded in three colors plus clear glazing for the windows Footprint: 7-1/4 x 5-3/8 x 3-7/8" (18.4 x 13.6 x 9.4 cm) Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4023 Scale HO (1:87) Type Plastic structure kit (assembly required) Subject Import car dealership (1960s-70s) Footprint 7-1/4 x 5-3/8 x 3-7/8" (18.4 x 13.6 x 9.4 cm) Glazing Clear window material included 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 scale is this kit? HO scale (1:87), the most popular model railroad scale. Does it include signage? Yes. The kit includes multiple import brand signs, a rooftop sign, and colorful decals so you can detail the dealership your way. Browse more HO scale buildings & structures and scenery at Squeaky's Trains & Things.

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The Walthers Cornerstone Grocery Distributor is a classic warehouse-style structure built for busy switching action — freight cars roll up to the rail dock while trucks back into the canopied truck dock for fast unloading. The angled corner lets it fit snug between closely spaced sidings or on an odd-shaped lot, and the included colorful decals let you brand it as either a traditional grocery wholesaler or an organic-food distributor depending on your era. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Realistic brick walls with a rooftop office addition Canopied truck and railcar loading docks for switching scenes Angled corner makes the building fit tight spaces and odd lots Decal signs for either traditional or organic food distributor branding Works for steam, transition, or modern-era layouts Easy-to-build plastic kit molded in appropriate colors Footprint: 12-13/16 x 9 in (32 x 22.5 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3760 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Steam, Transition, or Modern Dimensions 12-13/16 x 9 in UPC 616374081868 FAQ Is this kit painted and assembled?No — it's an unpainted, unassembled plastic kit molded in appropriate colors so you can build straight from the box, with painting and weathering optional for added realism. 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. How big is the finished building?The footprint is 12-13/16 x 9 inches — a substantial industrial structure, sized for a city, waterfront, or industrial-district scene with rail and truck access. Which era does it fit?It works as a brand-new structure on a transition-era (1940s–50s) layout, or as an older established business in a modern scene. The included signs cover both traditional and organic food distributor branding.

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The Walthers Cornerstone 933-4553 is a 2-pack of HO scale concrete bridge abutments designed for double-track Cornerstone bridge spans. Use them to anchor your truss, plate girder, or arched bridges into the scenery, or pair them with companion piers for taller water crossings. Molded cut lines on the wing walls and base let you trim each abutment to fit your specific scenery height. Features Includes parts for 2 complete double-track concrete abutments Simulated poured concrete construction molded in an appropriate base color Molded cut lines for easy height adjustment to match your scenery Designed to work with Cornerstone Double-Track Railroad Bridges (sold separately) Adaptable to other manufacturers' bridges with a little kitbashing Fits steam, diesel, and modern era layouts Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-4553 Scale HO (1:87) Type Bridge Abutment Kit — 2-Pack, Double-Track Material Plastic Dimensions 11-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 5-1/4" (28.6 x 8.3 x 13.3 cm) at maximum height Era Steam, Diesel, Modern Skill Level Intermediate What's Included Parts for 2 complete double-track concrete bridge abutments Assembly instructions Bridges, piers, and track sold separately FAQ Will these fit my Cornerstone double-track bridge?Yes. The 933-4553 abutments are part of the Cornerstone Engineered Bridge System and are designed to mate cleanly with any Cornerstone double-track bridge span. Can I shorten the abutments to fit lower scenery?Yes. The kit includes molded cut lines on the wing walls and base so you can easily trim each abutment to the height your layout needs. How many abutments come in this pack?This package contains parts for 2 complete double-track concrete abutments — enough to anchor a single double-track bridge span at both ends. What era is this kit suitable for?Poured-concrete bridge abutments of this style have been in use since the early 1900s and remain common today, so they fit steam-era, transition-era, diesel-era, and modern layouts. Browse more HO Scale model trains, building & structure kits, and scenery items at Squeaky's Trains & Things.

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Bring a busy roadside stop to life on your HO scale layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Modern Gas Station. This complete kit captures the convenience-store fuel stations found in cities and rural towns alike, with a main building, a car fueling island, and four customizable parking lot sections. Features Detailed HO scale plastic gas station building kit Main building, car fueling island, and four parking lot sections Modern upright gas pumps with nozzles and hoses Price sign, ice machine, rooftop air conditioners and vents Safety and security posts and more Expandable with the Gas Station Parking Lot kit (933-3540) and Car Wash (933-3539), sold separately Main building: 10-7/16 x 6-1/2 x 3-1/8" (26.5 x 16.5 x 7.9 cm) Fueling island: 8-11/16 x 3-1/2 x 4-3/4" (22 x 8.8 x 12 cm) Specifications Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3537 Scale HO (1:87) Type Plastic structure kit (assembly required) Subject Modern convenience-store gas station Includes Main building, fueling island, 4 parking lot sections Main Building 10-7/16 x 6-1/2 x 3-1/8" (26.5 x 16.5 x 7.9 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 and parking lot? Yes. The kit includes a car fueling island with modern pumps and four customizable parking lot sections. 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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Add a unique piece of mid-century military and industrial history to your HO layout with the Walthers Cornerstone Quonset Hut. From WWII military bases to post-war suburbs, these iconic prefab structures served Allied forces worldwide starting in 1941, then went on to second lives as homes, garages, offices, barracks, and small businesses. The kit is easy to build, molded in three colors and clear plastic, and includes both side windows and corrugated metal-style inserts so you can model the prototype that fits your era. Looking for more HO Scale building kits? Browse our HO Scenery & Buildings and HO Track & Accessories. Features Builds one standard military-style Quonset hut Models a prototype that served Allied forces worldwide from 1941 on Choice of side windows or corrugated "metal" inserts — both included Authentic design and detail molded in three colors and clear plastic Easily adapted to barracks, offices, garages, small homes, or businesses Footprint: 6-9/16 x 2-3/4 x 1-1/2 in (16.6 x 6.9 x 3.8 cm) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand Walthers Cornerstone Item Number 933-3560 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type Kit — Building Condition New Assembly Kit (Requires Assembly) Material Plastic Era Transition / Modern Dimensions 6-9/16 x 2-3/4 x 1-1/2 in FAQ What era does this fit?Quonset huts first appeared in 1941 as US Navy prefab buildings, became common at WWII bases worldwide, and were repurposed for decades after. They work for layouts set anywhere from WWII through the modern day — especially small-town industrial, surplus dealers, farms, and any military scene. Windows or metal inserts?Both are in the box. Use the side windows if you're modeling an office, barracks, home, or business; use the corrugated metal inserts for a storage, warehouse, or pure military feel. Do I need to paint this kit?Not required — it's molded in three colors plus clear plastic so it looks reasonable out of the box. A wash of weathering really sells the corrugated metal feel. Can I combine multiple kits?Yes — Quonset huts are often arranged in groups at bases or industrial sites. Combine kits and add fencing, signs, vehicles, and figures to build out the scene.

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