{"product_id":"933-2906","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Bridge Crane Kit - 933-2906","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Bridge Crane Kit 933-2906\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates a massive industrial bridge crane used to unload coal, iron ore, limestone, stone, and other bulk materials at waterfront terminals, steel mills, coke plants, and manufactured gas works. Featuring detailed steel truss construction, an operator's cab, trolley, and clamshell bucket, this impressive HO scale plastic structure kit adds an authentic heavy-industrial landmark to steam-era and diesel-era model railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge bridge cranes were essential equipment at industrial waterfront facilities where bulk commodities arrived by ship or barge. Their extended structures allowed operators to reach into vessel holds, lift heavy materials, and transfer them into nearby stockpiles for processing or distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Bridge Crane features a modular design with four possible assembled lengths, making it adaptable to different industrial scenes. The completed model measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10-1\/4 inches wide and 9 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a choice of \u003cstrong\u003e22, 24, 28, or 31 inches in length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/ho-scale-walthers-cornerstone\"\u003eHO Scale Walthers Cornerstone structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional industrial buildings and railroad scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBridge Crane Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge industrial bridge crane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents bulk-material unloading equipment used at waterfront terminals and heavy industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable assembled length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose from four configurations to accommodate different layout spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed steel truss framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates the distinctive structural construction of a heavy-duty bridge crane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator's cab:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a realistic control location to the crane structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed trolley:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the equipment supporting the crane's lifting system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamshell bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates the type of grab bucket used for handling loose bulk materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfront applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for coal docks, ore terminals, and aggregate unloading facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-industry applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for steel mills, coke plants, and manufactured gas works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam- and diesel-era modeling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriate for a broad range of North American industrial railroad scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic structure kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded in appropriate colors for assembly, painting, and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-1\/4 inches (approximately 26 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches (approximately 22.9 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable assembled lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22, 24, 28, or 31 inches (approximately 55.9, 61, 71.1, or 78.7 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale, 1:87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial bridge crane plastic structure kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-2906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Working Industrial Waterfront\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaterfront industrial facilities played an important role in transporting bulk commodities throughout North America. Coal, iron ore, limestone, and aggregates frequently arrived by ship or barge before being transferred to nearby manufacturing plants, storage areas, or railroad facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge bridge cranes provided an efficient method of unloading these materials. Their elevated steel frameworks and long reaches allowed lifting equipment to operate above vessel holds and industrial stockpiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Bridge Crane recreates the appearance of this specialized equipment, making it an excellent centerpiece for a harbor, riverfront terminal, or industrial dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the crane beside a modeled waterfront with appropriate bulk-material piles, industrial buildings, and transportation connections to create a convincing unloading facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Adjustable Length Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most useful features of the Bridge Crane Kit is its modular construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer provides components for four different assembled lengths: \u003cstrong\u003e22, 24, 28, or 31 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. This flexibility allows modelers to select a configuration that suits the available industrial space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter versions can fit into more compact waterfront or industrial scenes, while the longer versions provide an impressive structure for larger steel mills and bulk-material terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore assembly, determine which length will best accommodate the intended placement and surrounding scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Steel Trusses, Operator's Cab, and Clamshell Bucket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bridge Crane features intricate steel trusswork that recreates the structural framework of a heavy industrial lifting system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe operator's cab represents the location from which crane movements were controlled, while the trolley and clamshell bucket add recognizable freight-handling details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClamshell buckets were commonly used to lift loose bulk materials such as coal, ore, limestone, and gravel. The bucket could be lowered into a ship's hold or material pile, closed around a load, and raised for transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese details help the completed model convey the appearance of a substantial industrial crane, even when installed as a static structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild a Coal Unloading Facility for a Gas Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured gas plants and coke works required large quantities of coal to support their operations. Facilities located near navigable waterways could receive coal by ship or barge, making large bridge cranes valuable unloading equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Bridge Crane can represent the coal-handling section of a manufactured gas plant, with the crane positioned beside the waterfront and coal stockpiles arranged nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger industrial scene, combine the crane with suitable gas-processing buildings and the separately available Walthers Cornerstone Gas Storage Tank Kit 933-2907.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-heavy-industry\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone heavy industry structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional industrial modeling options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate a Steel Mill Ore and Limestone Dock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteel mills required substantial supplies of iron ore, limestone, coal, and other raw materials. Where water transportation was available, these commodities could arrive by bulk carrier and be unloaded at dedicated industrial docks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge bridge cranes were well suited to this work because they could transfer materials from vessel holds to stockpiles or processing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Walthers Cornerstone Bridge Crane as part of a steel mill receiving facility, surrounded by suitable ore piles, conveyors, and industrial support structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional railroad tracks can represent the movement of raw materials to and from the mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Aggregate and Stone Handling Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bridge Crane is also suitable for industrial docks handling crushed stone, gravel, sand, and other aggregates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese materials were commonly transported in bulk and required specialized unloading equipment at waterfront distribution terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an aggregate operation, position the crane near modeled stone piles, storage areas, and railroad hopper cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane can also complement a cement plant, concrete products facility, or other heavy industrial customer that receives large quantities of raw materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-industrial-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone industrial structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional facilities that fit these scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Realistic Railroad Freight Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Bridge Crane represents waterfront unloading equipment, it can also become an important part of a rail-served industrial complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRailroads transported coal, ore, limestone, and other commodities between mines, ports, steel mills, and manufacturing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn an HO scale layout, position hopper cars or other appropriate freight equipment near the industrial facility to represent the movement of bulk materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring operating sessions, local freight trains can deliver raw materials, collect outbound shipments, and switch cars serving the industries surrounding the crane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane provides a convincing visual connection between waterfront transportation and railroad freight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for Steam-Era and Diesel-Era Layouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge industrial bridge cranes were used during the steam era and remained important at many waterfront and heavy industrial facilities after railroads converted to diesel locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a steam-era railroad, the crane can represent an established coal dock, steel mill, or manufactured gas works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a transitional-era layout, it can serve a busy industrial district where steam and diesel locomotives operate alongside traditional bulk-handling equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a later diesel-era scene, the crane can represent an older but still useful industrial structure at a waterfront terminal or manufacturing complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the Bridge Crane Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed Bridge Crane measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10-1\/4 inches wide and 9 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its assembled length depends on the selected configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the model can extend up to 31 inches, plan its placement carefully before beginning construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a waterfront scene, allow room for the crane's extended structure, nearby docks, and appropriate bulk-material storage areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a steel mill or gas works, position the crane where it can logically serve the facility's raw-material handling operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest-fit the selected configuration with surrounding buildings, railroad tracks, and scenery before permanently installing the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint and Weather the Industrial Bridge Crane\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Bridge Crane features detailed steel trusswork that can be enhanced with realistic painting and weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a working industrial facility, use suitable steel and machinery colors with subtle grime around the structural framework, trolley, and clamshell bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRust effects, faded paint, and dirt streaks can help recreate the appearance of equipment exposed to outdoor industrial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a coal-handling facility, darker weathering can suggest accumulated coal dust. For an ore dock, appropriate reddish-brown weathering can represent iron ore residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-accessories-details\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone accessories and details\u003c\/a\u003e for additional scenery components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and Finishing Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Bridge Crane is an unassembled HO scale plastic structure kit. It includes components for the detailed steel truss framework, operator's cab, trolley, clamshell bucket, and modular crane sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully review the manufacturer's instructions and select the desired assembled length before permanently joining the structural components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest-fit the trusses and supporting sections to ensure proper alignment during construction. Painting smaller components before final assembly may make it easier to reach detailed areas of the completed crane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor painting and assembly, explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/paint\"\u003emodel railroad paint\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/bob-smith-industries-adhesives\"\u003emodel building glue and adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e. Use products compatible with styrene plastic and follow the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is an unassembled HO scale Bridge Crane Kit. It includes the modular bridge crane structure, detailed steel trusses, operator's cab, trolley, and clamshell bucket. The completed model measures approximately 10-1\/4 inches wide and 9 inches tall, with an adjustable length of 22, 24, 28, or 31 inches. The kit is not advertised as motorized. Ships, barges, docks, railroad track, locomotives, freight cars, industrial buildings, paints, adhesives, and additional scenery are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Bridge Crane Kit 933-2906\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for recreating a large waterfront bulk-material terminal, steel mill unloading facility, or manufactured gas works. With its adjustable length, intricate steel trusswork, operator's cab, trolley, and clamshell bucket, this impressive kit adds authentic heavy-industrial character and visual interest to HO scale model railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60902017073438,"sku":"933-2906","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-2906_01_8825d3bc-de2b-4b00-9e7e-e27cb2760e65.webp?v=1794103401","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-2906","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}