The Walthers Cornerstone 933-4021 Union Crane and Shovel is an HO scale plastic structure kit patterned after typical clerestory-roof industrial buildings of the steam era that remain in use today for all kinds of businesses. It's a great stand-alone industry or light-manufacturing anchor, and the base is grooved to accept Code 83 or 100 rail so you can run a siding right into the building.
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Does this kit require glue and paint?
Yes. This is a traditional styrene kit — plastic cement is required for assembly, and while the parts are molded in appropriate colors, weathering and paint will bring out the best detail.
Can I run track right up to the building?
Yes. The base has grooves molded in to accept Code 83 or Code 100 rail, so you can model it as a rail-served industry with a siding running inside.
What era does this building fit?
It fits nearly any layout from the steam era through modern day — these clerestory-roof industrial buildings have stayed in continuous use and fit anywhere from the 1920s onward.
What's a good industry to model with this kit?
Works well as a crane manufacturer, machine shop, maintenance or fleet garage, or any light-industry anchor on an urban or small-town layout.
