HO Scale Walthers Cornerstone 933-3042 Concrete Coaling Tower Building Kit
OEM in Package/Box
Whether alive with action or quiet and abandoned,
When steam ruled the rails, the coaling tower was a
familiar sight at every engine terminal. Some also stood
alone on main lines, ready to service passing trains that
might require refueling along the way. While early designs
were made of wood, later models were made of fire-proof
concrete. Hoppers of coal would be spotted for unloading
above a covered dump pit. Lifting machinery hauled he coal
to the top, where it was stored in the bin. Gravity and
positionable chutes took over, delivering a steady stream
of coal into waiting tenders below. Many of these durable
structures outlived their usefulness, but proved too
expensiveor difficult to tear down.
A few still stand, stripped of their steel hardware, a monument
to days gone by.
Whether alive with action or quiet and abandoned,
this model can be the focal point of your engine service
facilities. It's complete with covered pit, machinery
house, lifting equipment and positionable chutes to serve
two tracks. As the prototypes go, this model represents a
medium sized tower, making it ideal for layouts large or
small. The plastic parts feature realistic concrete and steel
detailing and are molded in realistic colors. A complete set of instructions and decal signs are included.
For a complete terminal scene, this building looks great
For a complete terminal scene, this building looks great
near the Roundhouse (933-3041),
90' Motorized Turntable (933-3135)
and Steel Water Tank (933-3043),
all sold separately.
Finished model measures 4-1/8 x 6-3/8 x 11"
10.3 x 15.9 x 27.5cm
with tower and shed.
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ack when an order for "sinkers and suds" brought you doughnuts and coffee, gleaming stainless steel restaurants like Miss Bettie's Diner sprang up from coast to coast. Resembling railroad dining cars, these structures became hallmarks of the streamline era.
Miss Bettie's Diner brings the glitz of those days to the streets of your layout. It's a natural on Main Street or just outside of
town along a busy highway. Like the prototypes, this detailed,
easy-to-build kit (the prototypes were kits too!) includes streamlined
fluted sides, large windows and a complete interior with tables,
stools and counter, plus a small outdoor refrigerator shed and
colorful signs.
Diner: 6 x 2-7/8 x 1-5/8" 15 x 7.1 x 4cm
Refrigerator Shed: 1-1/8 x 1-1/8 x 1-3/4"
2.8 x 2.8 x 4.3cm
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