{"product_id":"butterfly-style-station-platform-shelter","title":"Walthers Cornerstone 933-3258 | Butterfly-Style Station Platforms - Modern Canopy Shelter Kit | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone 933-3258 Butterfly-Style Station Platforms kit builds the sleek, modern V-canopy shelters seen at commuter rail and intercity stations across North America and Europe. The distinctive \"butterfly\" roof — two angled panels meeting at a central spine — channels rain to the center and gives platforms a clean, contemporary look that's perfect for any modern-era passenger scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO scale structures and detail? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/buildings-structures\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuildings \u0026amp; Structures\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/scenery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScenery\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilds modern butterfly-canopy platform shelters — the contemporary V-roof style used at today's commuter and Amtrak stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrisp injection-molded plastic with separately-applied support columns and roof panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModular design — combine multiple kits to create platforms of any length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnassembled, unpainted kit — finish to match your railroad and era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePairs perfectly with Walthers station buildings, platform figures, and modern passenger equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e933-3258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlastic structure kit — platform shelters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInjection-molded plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnassembled — glue \u0026amp; paint not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew — sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a \"butterfly\" platform shelter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the modern canopy style where two roof panels angle up from a central support column to form a shallow V — like butterfly wings. Rain drains to the center spine instead of the platform edges. You see them at most newer commuter and high-speed rail stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need glue and paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the kit is unassembled and unpainted. Use plastic cement and acrylic paints. The columns and roof are usually finished in gray, silver, or a railroad's signature color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make a longer platform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the shelters are modular, so buy multiple kits and line them up end-to-end to cover a full-length commuter platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern — roughly 1980s to present. Perfect for contemporary Amtrak, Metra, MARC, GO Transit, and other commuter\/intercity scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130330329343,"sku":"933-3258","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/09330000003258_pkg.jpg?v=1769977140","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/butterfly-style-station-platform-shelter","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}