Buildings & Structures

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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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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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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The all-new Operating Water Tower is a faithful reproduction of the filling stations found on many water stops on Americas railroads.  Water was an essential part of steam locomotive operation, so the Water Tower is a prototypically necessary addition to any steam route!   Features: Durable ABS Construction Hand Painted Available Weathered Brown & Unlettered   Dimensions: Height: 155.2 mmWidth: 86.8 mm (not including spout)

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MOTORIZED FILL SPOUT + SOUND EFFECTS!Broadway Limited Imports is proud to once again pioneer sound in HO! Our all-new Operating Water Tower is a faithful reproduction of the filling stations found on many water stops on Americas railroads. Water was an essential part of steam locomotive operation, so the Water Tower is a prototypically necessary addition to any steam route! Just attach the Water Tower to any standard 12V DC power supply (or stationary accessory DCC Decoder) and activate the motorized spout & sounds with the push of a button!   Features: Durable ABS Construction Hand Painted Available Weathered Yellow & Unlettered Sound-Synchronized Vertical Fill Spout Movement Sound Equipped including sound effects for: - Spout movement squeak - Water hatch squeal & clang - Water filling - Talking Engineer Push button activated (included). Powered by standard 12V DC power supply or appropriate stationary / accessory DCC decoder such as AUXBOX or Digitrax DS64.  Note that you must use the included push button to trigger the operating sequence.   Dimensions: Height: 155.2 mmWidth: 86.8 mm (not including spout)

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MOTORIZED FILL SPOUT + SOUND EFFECTS!Broadway Limited Imports is proud to once again pioneer sound in HO! Our all-new Operating Water Tower is a faithful reproduction of the filling stations found on many water stops on Americas railroads. Water was an essential part of steam locomotive operation, so the Water Tower is a prototypically necessary addition to any steam route! Just attach the Water Tower to any standard 12V DC power supply (or stationary accessory DCC Decoder) and activate the motorized spout & sounds with the push of a button!   Features: Durable ABS Construction Hand Painted Available Weathered Brown & Unlettered Sound-Synchronized Vertical Fill Spout Movement Sound Equipped including sound effects for: - Spout movement squeak - Water hatch squeal & clang - Water filling - Talking Engineer Push button activated (included). Powered by standard 12V DC power supply or appropriate stationary / accessory DCC decoder such as AUXBOX or Digitrax DS64.  Note that you must use the included push button to trigger the operating sequence.   Dimensions: Height: 155.2 mmWidth: 86.8 mm (not including spout)

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Just take a seat in one of the chairs on the deck and relax in the shade while the food cooks. This trailer is perfect for hot summer days. The Grillin' & Chillin' Trailer features a printed interior, large front deck with an awning, trashcan, a TV antenna for entertainment on rainy days, and it even has a window A/C unit for beating the summer heat. See photos for footprint. This structure comes with pre-installed LED lighting made for use with the Just Plug® Lighting System. 30mA RoHS Compliant Colors may vary from actual product.

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This well-kept Windmill indicates someone is investing in the property. It features a shiny metal turbine that sits high on a tall wooden tower, and a ladder leads up to the turbine for easy maintenance. Accessories include a round stock tank and a hayrack. See photos for footprint. Set contains 3 pieces. Colors may vary from actual product.

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The Depot is a classic whistle stop depot suitable for any layout. It features clapboard siding, a weathered cedar shake roof, covered passenger waiting area and a modeled interior that includes a ticket clerk figure standing before an open ticket window. Scene-setting details include a lamppost, posted train schedule, luggage carts, benches, semaphore, pigeons sitting on the roof, signage, decals and more! The Depot also includes one interior LED light. See photos for footprint. This structure comes with pre-installed LED lighting made for use with the Just Plug® Lighting System. 25mA RoHS Compliant Colors may vary from actual product.

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