Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Two-Stall Enginehouse Kit - 933-3007

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Two-Stall Enginehouse Kit - 933-3007 creates a compact locomotive inspection and light-repair facility for an HO scale short line, branch line, small-town terminal, or interurban railroad. Patterned after North American brick enginehouses constructed during the steam era and later used for diesel power, the building holds locomotives or cars up to 11-5/8" (29.5cm) long. The completed model measures 12-3/4 x 7 x 5-1/4" (31.8 x 17.5 x 13.1cm). Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional HO scale facilities.

Small railroads required sheltered space where locomotives could be inspected, serviced, and repaired between assignments. A two-stall enginehouse provided enough capacity for a branch-line terminal without the size of a major roundhouse or backshop. Similar buildings also handled maintenance for passenger cars, freight equipment, and interurban rolling stock.

Build an HO Scale Branch-Line Enginehouse

The Walthers Cornerstone Two-Stall Enginehouse includes architectural and shop details for creating a believable locomotive-maintenance scene:

• HO scale two-stall brick enginehouse kit
• Based on a typical North American small-town or branch-line facility
• Suitable for steam- and diesel-era layouts
• Useful for short-line and interurban railroad scenes
• Two indoor locomotive or rolling-stock stalls
• Accommodates equipment up to 11-5/8" (29.5cm) long
• Movable enginehouse doors
• Separate windows for added depth
• Clear plastic window glazing included
• Detailed pillar crane
• Model oil drums included
• Parts included to extend one track through the rear of the building
• Easy-to-build plastic structure kit
• Parts molded in appropriate colors
• Finished size of 12-3/4 x 7 x 5-1/4" (31.8 x 17.5 x 13.1cm)

The two stalls allow locomotives to be stored or serviced side by side. Movable doors can be positioned open to display equipment inside or closed to represent a quiet period between assignments. The included pillar crane and oil drums help establish the building as a working maintenance facility rather than a simple storage shed.

Parts for extending one track through the enginehouse provide additional layout flexibility. This arrangement can represent a run-through service bay, allow equipment to access an outdoor work area, or connect the building with another part of the railroad property. Inspection crews, workbenches, tools, spare parts, fuel containers, and lighting can further develop the scene.

The compact building works well near a small turntable, water tank, coaling facility, sanding equipment, or diesel-fueling point. It can also stand alone at the end of a branch line where locomotives and maintenance equipment are protected between operating sessions.

Expand Your Walthers Cornerstone Engine Terminal

The Two-Stall Enginehouse fits naturally with Walthers Cornerstone railroad structures when developing a locomotive-servicing terminal, maintenance yard, or short-line headquarters. Nearby depots and freight facilities can be selected from Walthers Cornerstone trackside structures.

Utility equipment, workers, shop components, and other scene-building elements are available in Walthers Cornerstone accessories and details. Additional production and repair buildings can be found among Walthers Cornerstone factories and warehouses.

For assembling and customizing the Two-Stall Enginehouse, browse Fusion Scale Hobbies' model railroad and hobby paint for brickwork, doors, interior shop surfaces, grease, soot, and weathering effects, along with model building glue and adhesives for structure assembly and added details.