{"product_id":"933-2913","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale McGraw Oil Company Kit - 933-2913","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale McGraw Oil Company Kit 933-2913\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates a classic trackside petroleum distribution business serving communities throughout North America. Featuring four vertical steel storage tanks, two brick pumphouses with truck-loading booms, a tank car unloading rack, and realistic piping, this detailed HO scale plastic structure kit is an excellent addition to steam-era, transitional-era, and diesel-era model railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesses like McGraw Oil Company distributed heating oil, diesel fuel, and gasoline to residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers. These facilities received petroleum products by railroad tank car, stored them in large tanks, and transferred fuel into delivery trucks for distribution throughout the surrounding community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed arrangement measures \u003cstrong\u003e6-1\/2 x 8-7\/8 x 5 inches (16.5 x 22.5 x 12.7 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the components can be arranged to suit available space, the kit works well in small-town industrial districts, railroad freight yards, and larger urban petroleum distribution facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/ho-scale-walthers-cornerstone\"\u003eHO Scale Walthers Cornerstone buildings and structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional railroad industries and scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMcGraw Oil Company Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour vertical steel storage tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates the petroleum storage equipment found at traditional fuel distribution businesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetention berm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surrounds the tank storage area to represent secondary containment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo different brick pumphouses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides realistic structures for the facility's fuel-handling operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruck-loading booms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates equipment used to transfer petroleum products into local delivery trucks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank car unloading rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes detailed piping for receiving fuel delivered by railroad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic brick office:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the administrative area of the petroleum dealership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate structures can be positioned to fit the available layout space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple business signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes decals for several different petroleum dealership names.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriate for railroad scenes representing the 1930s through the 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrene plastic construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parts molded in appropriate colors for assembly, painting, and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-1\/2 x 8-7\/8 x 5 inches (16.5 x 22.5 x 12.7 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage tank area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-1\/2 x 6-1\/2 x 5 inches (16.5 x 16.5 x 12.7 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumphouse area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3\/8 x 5-1\/2 x 3 inches (approximately 6 x 14 x 7.6 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale, 1:87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested modeling period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s through the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petroleum storage and distribution facility plastic structure kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-2913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Classic Railroad Petroleum Distributor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore highway tank trucks became the primary method of transporting many petroleum products, local fuel dealers depended heavily on railroad tank car deliveries. Small-town and urban oil distributors received gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil at dedicated unloading facilities located beside railroad sidings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter unloading, petroleum products were stored in large tanks until they were needed by local customers. Delivery trucks then transported fuel to homes, farms, businesses, and industrial facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone McGraw Oil Company recreates this important railroad-served industry with the storage, unloading, and distribution equipment needed for a convincing petroleum dealership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-industrial-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone industrial structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional rail-served businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Steel Storage Tanks with Retention Berm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes four vertical storage tanks surrounded by a detailed retention berm. These tanks represent the facility's storage capacity for different petroleum products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe retention berm recreates the containment structures commonly used around petroleum storage areas. Its inclusion adds realism and helps distinguish the facility from an ordinary warehouse or manufacturing business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the tanks near the unloading rack and pumphouses to create a logical arrangement for receiving, storing, and distributing fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Tank Car Unloading Rack and Piping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank car unloading rack creates a realistic destination for railroad freight operations. Position separately purchased tank cars beside the rack to represent incoming shipments of petroleum products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed piping represents the equipment used to transfer liquid cargo from railroad tank cars into the storage system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring operating sessions, a local freight train can deliver loaded tank cars and collect empty cars after unloading. This gives the petroleum dealership an important role in the railroad's industrial switching schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger industrial district, combine the facility with other businesses that receive raw materials and ship finished products by rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Brick Pumphouses with Truck-Loading Booms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGraw Oil Company kit includes two different brick pumphouses equipped with truck-loading booms. These structures represent the equipment used to transfer stored petroleum products into local delivery trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately purchased period tank trucks can be positioned beside the loading equipment to create a busy distribution scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1940s or 1950s layout, use appropriate vintage delivery trucks and automobiles. For a 1960s or 1970s railroad, combine the facility with more modern highway vehicles and industrial scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible Layout Arrangements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most useful features of this kit is the ability to arrange the separate components to suit different layout spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a compact railroad, position the tanks, office, and pumphouses close together beside a short industrial siding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger petroleum distributor, spread the components across a wider property with separate truck access roads, parking areas, and storage facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included decals provide signs for multiple business names, allowing modelers to customize the facility for their railroad's location and operating period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-trackside-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone trackside structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional buildings that complement railroad industrial scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate a Complete Fuel Distribution District\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGraw Oil Company works well alongside warehouses, industrial tanks, manufacturing facilities, and railroad freight buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a small-town railroad, place the petroleum dealer near a grain elevator, lumberyard, or agricultural supply business. For an urban railroad, position it in an industrial district with other rail-served customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional fencing, gates, utility poles, delivery vehicles, and railroad workers can help create a realistic operating facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-tanks-towers-utility-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone tanks, towers, and utility structures\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary industrial scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint, Weather, and Detail the Oil Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plastic components are molded in appropriate colors and can be painted to represent an established petroleum dealership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinish the storage tanks in suitable industrial colors and use realistic brick finishes for the office and pumphouses. Subtle weathering around the unloading rack, piping, and truck-loading areas can suggest years of daily operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately purchased tank trucks, workers, warning signs, fencing, and other industrial details can make the scene more convincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-accessories-details\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone accessories and details\u003c\/a\u003e for additional scenery options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and Finishing Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGraw Oil Company is an unassembled HO scale styrene plastic structure kit. Carefully review the manufacturer's instructions and test-fit the storage tanks, pumphouses, unloading rack, and piping before permanent assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the railroad siding and truck access roads before positioning the completed structures. Because the components are separate, their arrangement can be customized to match the available space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor assembly and finishing, 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 McGraw Oil Company Kit. It includes four vertical steel storage tanks with a retention berm, two brick pumphouses with truck-loading booms, a tank car unloading rack with piping, and decals for several business names. The illustrated arrangement measures 6-1\/2 x 8-7\/8 x 5 inches (16.5 x 22.5 x 12.7 cm). Railroad track, tank cars, locomotives, delivery trucks, figures, paints, adhesives, and additional scenery are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale McGraw Oil Company Kit 933-2913\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for recreating a traditional railroad-served petroleum distributor. With four detailed storage tanks, realistic brick pumphouses, truck-loading equipment, and a tank car unloading rack, this versatile kit adds authentic industrial detail and operating possibilities to HO scale steam-era and diesel-era model railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60901870469406,"sku":"933-2913","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-2913_01_a203c939-1bab-4edf-b850-30bcab8ae5c0.webp?v=1794102731","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-2913","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}