Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Modern Coaling Tower Kit - 933-2903

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Modern Coaling Tower Kit - 933-2903 brings a large concrete steam locomotive servicing facility to an HO scale engine terminal, railroad yard, or mainline service point. Based on an Ogle design and typical North American railroad practice, this substantial Cornerstone structure represents the high-capacity coaling towers railroads constructed as larger steam locomotives and tenders increased the demand for fuel. The tower measures 8-5/8 x 8-3/4 x 12-1/4" (21.5 x 21.8 x 30.6cm). Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional HO scale railroad facilities and structures.

As steam locomotives grew larger during the 1920s and later, older servicing facilities could become bottlenecks at busy yards and terminals. Railroads responded by constructing larger concrete coaling towers capable of servicing multiple locomotives efficiently. The Walthers Cornerstone Modern Coaling Tower captures this type of facility with realistic concrete walls, detailed coal chutes and operating mechanisms, plus the ability to serve three tracks at once.

Build an HO Scale Steam Locomotive Coaling Facility

The Walthers Cornerstone Modern Coaling Tower includes the major structures and details needed to create a high-capacity steam locomotive fueling scene:

• Based on an Ogle design and typical North American railroad structures
• Represents the large concrete coaling towers built for growing steam locomotive fleets
• Realistic concrete wall detailing
• Detailed coal chutes and operating mechanisms
• Designed to serve three railroad tracks at once
• Coal delivery shed included
• Separate structural and mechanical details
• Decal signs included
• Parts molded in appropriate colors
• Ideal for engine terminals, railroad yards, and mainline locomotive servicing points
• Can remain as an abandoned steam-era structure on a later-period layout
• Tower measures 8-5/8 x 8-3/4 x 12-1/4" (21.5 x 21.8 x 30.6cm)
• Coal delivery dumphouse measures 8-5/8 x 1-3/8 x 1-3/8" (21.5 x 3.4 x 3.4cm)

The three-track arrangement makes this coaling tower an impressive centerpiece for a busy HO scale steam locomotive terminal. Position servicing tracks beneath the tower and combine the structure with steam locomotives, coal cars, ash-handling equipment, sanding facilities, water tanks, workers, and other railroad details to recreate the activity surrounding a major locomotive servicing point.

Expand Your Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Engine Terminal

The Modern Coaling Tower pairs naturally with Walthers Cornerstone engine and maintenance facilities when developing a complete steam locomotive servicing complex. Roundhouses, machine shops, water facilities, sanding equipment, and other service structures can help turn the coaling tower into the centerpiece of a larger engine terminal.

Combine the tower with Walthers Cornerstone railroad structures to expand the surrounding yard and railroad facilities. Browse HO Scale Walthers Cornerstone buildings for additional structures, while Walthers Cornerstone accessories and details can help complete the surrounding service area.

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