Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Coal Flood Loader Kit - 933-3051

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Coal Flood Loader Kit - 933-3051 brings modern unit-train coal loading operations to an HO scale railroad. Based on hopper-car loading structures in use since the 1970s, this tall industrial facility represents the trackside flood loaders used to quickly fill coal gondolas and hoppers as trains move beneath the loading chute. The finished structure measures 4 x 6 x 11" (10.2 x 15.2 x 27.9cm). Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional HO scale industries and structures.

Flood loaders became an important part of large-scale coal transportation as railroads moved increasing amounts of low-sulfur coal from major coalfields to power plants and other customers. Rather than requiring the entire mine and processing complex to be modeled, a flood loader can be positioned along the track while conveyors suggest a much larger coal-processing operation located beyond the modeled scene. This makes the structure especially useful for adding substantial coal traffic and unit-train operations without consuming the space required for a complete mine.

Build an HO Scale Coal Loading Facility

The Walthers Cornerstone Coal Flood Loader includes key features for creating a modern rail-served coal operation:

• Based on coal hopper-car loading structures in use since the 1970s
• Designed for modern coalfield and unit-train operations
• Represents a flood loader used to load trains while moving slowly beneath the structure
• Ideal for use with coal hoppers and gondolas
• Realistic corrugated-metal textured plastic walls
• Conveyor can be arranged to fit available layout space
• Conveyor system can suggest a larger mine or coal-processing facility located off-layout
• Useful for eastern or western coalfield scenes
• Decal signs included
• Parts molded in appropriate colors
• Finished size of 4 x 6 x 11" (10.2 x 15.2 x 27.9cm)

The Coal Flood Loader can become the centerpiece of a dedicated coal branch or a major online industry along a main line. Run a loading track directly beneath the structure and add coal hoppers or gondolas to represent a unit train moving through the loader. The conveyor can then be positioned to fit the available scenery and visually connect the loader with an implied mine, crusher, or processing operation.

Expand Your Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Coal Industry

The Coal Flood Loader pairs naturally with Walthers Cornerstone heavy industry structures when developing a large coal, power-generation, or bulk-material scene. It also fits alongside Walthers Cornerstone industrial structures to create additional rail-served industries and destinations for freight operations.

Browse HO Scale Walthers Cornerstone buildings for additional structures to expand the surrounding railroad and industrial district. Combining the flood loader with tracks, conveyors, coal cars, service roads, and industrial scenery can create a convincing high-capacity coal-loading operation.

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