Walthers Cornerstone N Scale Union Crane and Shovel Kit - 933-3826

Walthers Cornerstone N Scale Union Crane and Shovel Kit - 933-3826 brings the look of a classic early 20th-century rail-served industrial building to an N scale layout. Based on structures typical of older manufacturing districts, this Cornerstone kit features brick curtain-wall construction, a tall center clerestory, and large multi-pane windows for an authentic vintage industrial appearance. Designed for modeling eras from 1900 onward, the finished structure measures 5-5/8 x 4-1/4 x 3" (14 x 10.6 x 7.5cm). Explore the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional layout-building options.

Union Crane and Shovel can serve as a standalone railroad industry, become part of a larger manufacturing complex, or be adapted into a compact locomotive facility. The railcar door and grooves molded into the base accept Code 80 rail, allowing track to extend directly into the building. With room for cars or locomotives up to 57 scale feet long, the structure can add both visual interest and operating possibilities to steam- or diesel-era layouts.

Build an N Scale Rail-Served Industrial Building

The Walthers Cornerstone Union Crane and Shovel combines classic industrial architecture with features designed for railroad operations:

• Based on typical early 20th-century industrial buildings
• Fits modeling eras from 1900 onward
• Brick curtain-wall industrial architecture
• Tall center clerestory
• Large multi-pane windows
• Railcar door for rail-served operations
• Floor grooves accept Code 80 rail
• Holds railroad cars or locomotives up to 57 scale feet long
• Choice of metal or wood end door
• Can also be used as a single-stall engine house
• Suitable for industrial railroad and short line locomotive facilities
• Parts molded in appropriate colors
• Easy-to-build plastic structure kit
• Finished size of 5-5/8 x 4-1/4 x 3" (14 x 10.6 x 7.5cm)

The track-ready design gives Union Crane and Shovel a useful operational role beyond serving as background scenery. Freight cars can be spotted inside the building as part of an industrial switching operation, or the structure can house a locomotive when modeled as an engine facility. These options make the kit useful for industrial districts, factory complexes, short lines, and older railroad properties.

Expand Your Walthers Cornerstone N Scale Industrial District

Union Crane and Shovel pairs naturally with Walthers Cornerstone industrial structures when developing a manufacturing district with multiple railroad customers. Combine it with buildings from the Walthers Cornerstone factories and warehouses collection to create a larger rail-served industrial complex.

Because the structure can also function as a single-stall engine house, it can complement models from the Walthers Cornerstone engine and maintenance facilities collection. Browse N Scale Walthers Cornerstone buildings for additional structures to expand the surrounding railroad and community.

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