Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Northern Light & Power Powerhouse Kit - 933-3021

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Northern Light & Power Powerhouse Kit - 933-3021 adds a classic electrical generating station to an HO scale industrial district, utility complex, institutional setting, or streetcar and interurban scene. Based on powerhouses operated by utility companies, private industries, institutions, and electric railways, this detailed Cornerstone structure is suitable for layouts from 1900 and later. The finished model measures 12-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 7" (31.8 x 16.2 x 17.5cm). Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional HO scale structures and industries.

Powerhouses supplied electricity for communities and industrial operations while also playing an important role in the development of electric streetcar and interurban systems. Northern Light & Power captures the appearance of these facilities with a brick main building, tall smokestack, coal dump pit, tall windows, and rooftop details. Its versatile design makes it appropriate for both steam- and diesel-era model railroad scenes.

Build an HO Scale Powerhouse and Generating Station

The Walthers Cornerstone Northern Light & Power Powerhouse includes architectural and industrial details for creating a realistic electrical generating facility:

• Based on power generating stations operated by utility companies, private industries, and institutions
• Also appropriate for streetcar and interurban power facilities
• Suitable for modeling eras from 1900 and later
• Detailed brick main building
• Tall brick smokestack
• Coal dump pit included
• Separate doors
• Roof with vent details
• Tall industrial-style windows
• Clear window glazing included
• Decal signs included
• Can be used as a stand-alone utility or as part of a larger industrial complex
• Parts molded in appropriate colors
• Easy-to-build plastic structure kit
• Finished size of 12-3/4 x 6-1/2 x 7" (31.8 x 16.2 x 17.5cm)

The coal dump pit provides an opportunity to incorporate railroad operations into the scene by representing fuel deliveries to the generating station. Add tracks, coal cars, utility vehicles, workers, fencing, and other industrial details around the powerhouse to create a larger electrical utility complex and an additional destination for freight traffic.

Expand Your Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Power Grid

Northern Light & Power pairs naturally with Walthers Cornerstone tanks, towers and utility structures when developing a complete electrical generation and distribution scene. Walthers also offers the Northern Light & Power Substation 933-3025 and High-Voltage Transmission Towers for extending the modeled power grid beyond the powerhouse.

The powerhouse also fits naturally with Walthers Cornerstone heavy industry structures and Walthers Cornerstone industrial structures when modeling a large factory, institutional, or industrial complex. Browse HO Scale Walthers Cornerstone buildings for additional structures to expand the surrounding scene.

For finishing and customizing Northern Light & Power, browse Fusion Scale Hobbies' model railroad and hobby paint for brickwork, smokestack, rooftop details, and realistic industrial weathering, along with model building glue and adhesives for structure assembly and additional modeling projects.