{"product_id":"933-2922","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Wood Coaling Tower Kit - 933-2922","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Wood Coaling Tower Kit 933-2922\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates a classic North American steam locomotive fueling facility with realistic timber-style construction, a large coal bunker, detailed delivery chutes, and a separate hopper unloading shed. Designed to serve two locomotive tracks, this HO scale plastic structure kit is an excellent centerpiece for steam-era railroad yards, engine terminals, and locomotive servicing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWooden coaling towers were an important part of steam railroad operations, providing an efficient way to store coal and transfer it into locomotive tenders. The Walthers Cornerstone Wood Coaling Tower captures this essential railroad structure with realistic mechanical details, separate components, and included decal signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed model measures \u003cstrong\u003e7-1\/2 x 6-1\/2 x 10-5\/8 inches (19.1 x 16.5 x 27 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its two-track design allows modelers to create a convincing locomotive fueling facility while making efficient use of available layout space.\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 facilities and scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Coaling Tower Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic wooden coaling tower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates a traditional North American steam locomotive fueling facility with timber-style construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-track locomotive servicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to supply coal to locomotives on two adjacent servicing tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed coal storage bunker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the elevated storage area used to hold locomotive fuel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic coal delivery chutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes detailed components representing equipment used to transfer coal into locomotive tenders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical operating details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features separate parts representing the tower's coal-handling mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHopper unloading shed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a separate shed for receiving coal delivered by railroad hopper cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic decal signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included for finishing the structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile railroad placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for engine terminals, railroad yards, mainline servicing points, and branchline facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam-era applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for layouts representing the period when coal-burning steam locomotives dominated railroad operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrene plastic construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed components molded in appropriate colors for assembly, painting, and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-1\/2 x 6-1\/2 x 10-5\/8 inches (19.1 x 16.5 x 27 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServicing track centers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-1\/2 inches (6.4 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoal hoist track spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-1\/2 inches (8.9 cm) from the centerline of the track beneath the tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale, 1:87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two locomotive servicing tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam locomotive wood coaling tower plastic structure kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-2922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Classic Steam Locomotive Coaling Facility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoal was the primary fuel for many North American steam locomotives, and railroad companies required reliable facilities to keep their engines supplied. At major engine terminals, coaling towers allowed railroad workers to store large quantities of coal above the tracks and deliver it directly into locomotive tenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWooden coaling towers were commonly associated with earlier railroad facilities and smaller servicing locations. Their timber construction provided a practical alternative to the larger concrete and steel coaling structures installed at many major terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Wood Coaling Tower recreates this distinctive type of railroad facility, making it an excellent addition to steam-era layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-engine-maintenance-facilities\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone engine and maintenance facilities\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary locomotive servicing structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eServe Two Locomotive Tracks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wood Coaling Tower is designed to service locomotives on two adjacent tracks, allowing a model railroad to represent a busy steam locomotive fueling operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's recommended servicing track centers are \u003cstrong\u003e2-1\/2 inches (6.4 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This spacing should be considered when planning the approach tracks and positioning the tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-track servicing allows modelers to position locomotives beneath the coal delivery chutes and recreate the process of replenishing tender coal supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an operating steam railroad, the tower can become an important destination for locomotives arriving at an engine terminal before their next assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Coal Bunker and Delivery Chutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elevated coal bunker represents the storage area where fuel was held before being transferred into locomotive tenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoal delivery chutes allowed railroad employees to direct coal downward into the tender of a locomotive positioned beneath the tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes detailed chutes and mechanical components that recreate the appearance of this equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese features make the completed tower a distinctive industrial structure and provide opportunities for realistic steam locomotive servicing scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIncludes a Hopper Coal Unloading Shed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteam locomotive coaling facilities required a dependable supply of fuel, typically delivered by railroad hopper cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Wood Coaling Tower includes a separate hopper unloading shed positioned alongside the main tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a prototype facility, coal delivered by hopper cars was unloaded and transferred into the elevated storage bunker using mechanical lifting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the appearance of this arrangement, allowing modelers to include a dedicated coal delivery track as part of the engine terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's recommended hoist track spacing is \u003cstrong\u003e3-1\/2 inches (8.9 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the centerline of the locomotive servicing track beneath the tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild a Complete Steam Locomotive Engine Terminal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wood Coaling Tower works especially well when combined with other structures commonly found at steam locomotive servicing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the tower near a roundhouse, turntable, enginehouse, water tank, sanding tower, or railroad maintenance building to create a convincing locomotive servicing complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller branchline terminal, the coaling tower can stand alongside a modest enginehouse and water tank. For a larger railroad yard, it can become part of a more extensive servicing area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Walthers Cornerstone structures, such as the Steel Water Tank Kit 933-3043 and suitable roundhouse or enginehouse kits, are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-railroad-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone railroad structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional railroad facilities and trackside buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Mainline and Branchline Steam Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoaling towers were not limited to major locomotive terminals. Railroads also installed fueling facilities at important locations along mainlines and branchlines where steam locomotives required additional coal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mainline railroad, position the Wood Coaling Tower near a junction, division point, or servicing station where locomotives stopped for fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a branchline railroad, the tower can represent a local fueling facility serving freight and passenger locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden construction makes it especially appropriate for smaller railroad properties or facilities established during earlier periods of steam operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate Steam-Era Railroad Switching Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wood Coaling Tower provides opportunities for modeling both locomotive servicing and railroad freight movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoal hopper cars can be delivered to the unloading track, representing the arrival of fuel for the railroad's locomotive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching crews can spot loaded hoppers near the unloading shed and remove empty cars after their contents have been transferred into storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, steam locomotives can move through the servicing tracks to receive coal before returning to their trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of locomotive servicing and coal delivery creates additional operational interest for an HO scale steam railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for Late-Steam and Early-Diesel Layouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough designed primarily for steam locomotive operations, wooden coaling towers could remain standing after railroads began replacing steam locomotives with diesels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a transitional-era layout, the tower can represent an active facility serving the remaining steam locomotive fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an early diesel-era railroad, it can represent an older structure that has been abandoned or retained after regular steam operations ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeathering, surrounding equipment, and appropriate railroad scenery can help establish whether the tower is actively used or represents an older part of the railroad property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the Wood Coaling Tower Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed tower measures \u003cstrong\u003e7-1\/2 inches long, 6-1\/2 inches wide, and 10-5\/8 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore assembly, determine the location of the locomotive servicing tracks and the separate coal unloading track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two servicing tracks should be planned around the manufacturer's recommended 2-1\/2-inch track centers. The coal hoist track should be positioned according to the manufacturer's 3-1\/2-inch spacing measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest-fit the completed structure with the intended track arrangement and verify locomotive clearances before permanent installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional scenery, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-accessories-details\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone accessories and details\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint and Weather the Timber Coaling Tower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wood Coaling Tower features molded details that simulate traditional timber construction and industrial coal-handling equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a realistic steam-era appearance, use appropriate wood and structural colors, then add dark weathering around the coal bunker, chutes, and unloading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoal dust and soot can be represented with subtle black and dark gray weathering. Additional streaking and faded paint can suggest a structure exposed to years of outdoor railroad service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a well-maintained railroad facility, use a cleaner finish. For an older tower nearing the end of steam operations, heavier weathering can create a more aged appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and Finishing Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Wood Coaling Tower is an unassembled HO scale styrene plastic structure kit. It includes the main tower components, coal bunker, delivery chutes, mechanical details, hopper unloading shed, and decal signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully review the manufacturer's illustrated instructions and test-fit the structural components before permanent assembly. Pay particular attention to the track spacing and placement of the unloading shed.\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 Wood Coaling Tower Kit. It includes components for a two-track steam locomotive coaling facility with a coal bunker, delivery chutes, mechanical details, hopper unloading shed, and decal signs. The completed model measures 7-1\/2 x 6-1\/2 x 10-5\/8 inches (19.1 x 16.5 x 27 cm). Railroad track, locomotives, coal hopper cars, roundhouses, water tanks, sanding towers, paints, adhesives, and additional scenery are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Wood Coaling Tower Kit 933-2922\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for creating a realistic steam locomotive servicing facility. With its classic timber-style construction, two-track fueling arrangement, detailed coal bunker, delivery chutes, and separate hopper unloading shed, this kit adds authentic railroad history and operational interest to HO scale steam-era and transitional-era layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60901855887646,"sku":"933-2922","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-2922_01_3a00145f-b116-451e-8389-6ac221bed78a.webp?v=1794102343","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-2922","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}