Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Valley Cement Plant Kit - 933-3098

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Valley Cement Plant Kit - 933-3098 creates a large rail-served cement manufacturing complex for an HO scale industrial district. Four major structures represent the storage, processing, production, and shipping stages of a complete cement operation. The finished complex includes a bulk-material storage building, corrugated-metal processing structures, concrete storage silos, a hopper-car loading facility, covered conveyors, a rotary kiln, and a tall smokestack. Arranged as shown, the plant measures 40-1/2 x 23-1/4 x 11-1/2" (102.8 x 59 x 29.2cm). Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional HO scale structures and layout-building options.

Cement plants are composed of several interconnected buildings because each structure handles a different stage of production. Raw materials arrive by rail and are stored under cover before conveyors carry them into the processing area. Materials are mixed in controlled amounts and fed into the rotary kiln, where heat and rotation begin the chemical process used to produce cement. The resulting material is crushed into powder, stored in silos, and prepared for bulk shipment by railroad or truck.

Build a Complete HO Scale Cement Industry

The Walthers Cornerstone Valley Cement Plant includes multiple structures and processing details for developing a major railroad customer:

• Large four-structure cement manufacturing complex
• Suitable for steam- and diesel-era industrial scenes
• Substantial bulk raw-material storage building
• Corrugated-metal processing structures
• Long rotary kiln connecting the production buildings
• Rotary kiln can be motorized with Walthers Motorizing Kit 933-1050, sold separately
• Concrete storage silos
• Attached covered-hopper loading facility
• Realistic covered conveyors between plant structures
• Tall industrial smokestack
• Creates traffic for covered hoppers and open-top coal or aggregate hoppers
• Supports both railroad and highway bulk shipments
• Parts molded in appropriate base colors
• Easy-to-build plastic structure kit
• Overall complex measures 40-1/2 x 23-1/4 x 11-1/2" (102.8 x 59 x 29.2cm) as shown

Valley Cement offers several possibilities for freight operations and industrial switching. Open-top hoppers can deliver coal, aggregate, and other bulk raw materials to the plant, while covered hopper cars can be positioned beneath the loading facility to receive finished powdered cement. Switching crews can move incoming cars to unloading tracks, collect loaded cars, and rearrange empties throughout the operating session.

The individual structures can be arranged to follow the available track plan and layout space. The complete complex can anchor a large industrial district, while selected structures can be positioned closer together when space is limited. Covered conveyors visually connect the different processing areas and help explain how material moves through the facility without requiring every part of the operation to be placed beside a track.

The rotary kiln is designed for optional motorization with Walthers Motorizing Kit 933-1050, sold separately. Adding rotation creates visible activity within the plant and emphasizes the kiln's role in the manufacturing process. Additional trucks, workers, fencing, access roads, utility equipment, piping, aggregate piles, and weathering can further develop the surrounding industrial property.

Expand Your Walthers Cornerstone Heavy-Industry District

Valley Cement fits naturally with Walthers Cornerstone heavy-industry structures when developing a large manufacturing and processing district. It can also be combined with Walthers Cornerstone industrial structures to add supporting businesses, utility facilities, and additional sources of railroad traffic.

Warehouses and shipping buildings for the surrounding property can be found among Walthers Cornerstone factories and warehouses. Fencing, piping, loading equipment, storage components, and other smaller scenic elements can be found in Walthers Cornerstone accessories and details.

For finishing and customizing Valley Cement, browse Fusion Scale Hobbies' model railroad and hobby paint for painting and weathering the concrete, corrugated-metal, and industrial surfaces, along with model building glue and adhesives for assembling the complex.