Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Big Grain Storage Bin Kit - 933-3123

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Big Grain Storage Bin Kit - 933-3123 adds a large corrugated-metal storage structure to an HO scale grain elevator, feed mill, farm, or agricultural processing complex. Based on grain bins found throughout North America, the model features realistic corrugated construction with molded panel lines and a height that can be varied during assembly. Built to the size shown, the bin measures 5-1/2" (13.9cm) in diameter and 6-1/2" (16.5cm) high. Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional HO scale structures and layout-building options.

Large metal bins provide bulk storage for grain before it is processed, transferred, or shipped. Structures of this type can stand alone at a farm or be grouped with elevators, dryers, conveyors, and loading facilities at a larger commercial operation. The Walthers Cornerstone Big Grain Storage Bin helps establish both the purpose and capacity of a modeled grain-handling property.

Build an HO Scale Grain-Storage Facility

The Walthers Cornerstone Big Grain Storage Bin includes several features for developing a detailed agricultural or industrial grain scene:

• Based on corrugated-metal grain bins used throughout North America
• Suitable for grain elevators, feed mills, and farm scenes
• Realistic corrugated exterior construction
• Molded panel-line details
• Height can be varied during assembly
• Can be used as a standalone farm storage bin
• Works with other Walthers Cornerstone grain-handling structures
• Multiple kits can be grouped into a larger storage complex
• Can be connected to surrounding facilities with a grain conveyor
• Parts molded in an appropriate base color
• Easy-to-build plastic structure kit
• Complete assembly instructions included
• Diameter of 5-1/2" (13.9cm)
• As shown, height of 6-1/2" (16.5cm)

The adjustable height provides flexibility when planning the finished facility. The bin can be assembled to the full size shown or adapted to coordinate with nearby structures and the available layout space. Multiple kits can also be built at different heights to suggest an operation that expanded its storage capacity over time.

Grain bins are typically connected with conveyors and distribution equipment that move material between receiving, drying, storage, and shipping areas. Walthers identifies the Grain Conveyor Kit 933-3124, sold separately, as a suitable companion for connecting the bin to other structures. The Grain Dryer Kit 933-3128, also sold separately, can add another stage to the modeled grain-handling process.

The Big Grain Storage Bin can be placed near a rural elevator, beside a feed mill, or on a farm property with truck access. At a rail-served facility, covered hopper cars can be positioned along nearby loading tracks to represent outbound grain shipments. Trucks, access roads, utility equipment, piping, weeds, and spilled grain can further establish the activity around the structure.

Expand Your Walthers Cornerstone Grain Operation

The Big Grain Storage Bin fits naturally with Walthers Cornerstone industrial structures when creating a grain elevator, feed-processing plant, or agricultural manufacturing complex. It can also complement structures from the Walthers Cornerstone factories and warehouses collection when developing a larger rail-served processing district.

Additional railroad-side buildings for expanding the surrounding property can be found among Walthers Cornerstone trackside structures. Conveyors, utility equipment, and other small scene components can be coordinated with items from Walthers Cornerstone accessories and details.

For finishing and customizing the Big Grain Storage Bin, browse Fusion Scale Hobbies' model railroad and hobby paint for coloring and weathering the corrugated-metal surfaces, along with model building glue and adhesives for kit assembly.