Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Milwaukee Everett Street Station and Train Shed Kit - 933-2946

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Milwaukee Everett Street Station and Train Shed Kit 933-2946 recreates one of the Milwaukee Road's most recognizable passenger terminals. This limited-edition HO scale structure set is based on the historic Everett Street Station and train shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which served railroad passengers from 1886 to 1964.

The kit combines an ornate passenger station with its signature clock tower and components for two train shed sections. Together, these structures create an impressive centerpiece for steam-era, transitional-era, and classic diesel-era passenger railroad operations.

The station measures 25-5/32 x 8-13/32 x 22 inches (63.8 x 21.3 x 55.8 cm). Walthers publishes train shed dimensions of 22-3/8 x 11-9/16 x 6-1/4 inches (56.8 x 29.3 x 15.8 cm). Because this is a substantial terminal complex, careful planning is recommended before assembly.

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Milwaukee Everett Street Station Kit Features

• Historic Milwaukee Road prototype: Based on Everett Street Station and its train shed, which served Milwaukee from 1886 to 1964.
• Detailed passenger station: Recreates the ornate architecture of a major American railroad terminal.
• Signature clock tower: Creates a distinctive landmark for a city railroad scene.
• Two clock tower configurations: Assemble the original tall tower or the shortened post-1953 version.
• Two train shed sections: Included for creating covered passenger tracks and platform areas.
• Flexible train shed arrangement: Sections can be arranged to suit the station scene.
• Expandable design: Compatible with additional Train Shed Kits 933-2984, sold separately.
• Multiple-track terminal applications: Suitable for modeling busy passenger arrivals and departures.
• Detailed styrene plastic parts: Designed for assembly, painting, and weathering.

Station dimensions: 25-5/32 x 8-13/32 x 22 inches (63.8 x 21.3 x 55.8 cm).

Published train shed dimensions: 22-3/8 x 11-9/16 x 6-1/4 inches (56.8 x 29.3 x 15.8 cm).

Published train shed track-center spacing: 2-3/4, 2, 2-3/4, 2, and 2-3/4 inches (6.9, 5, 6.9, 5, and 6.9 cm).

Scale: HO Scale, 1:87.

Product type: Passenger railroad station and train shed plastic structure kit.

Manufacturer item number: 933-2946.

Recreate Milwaukee Road Passenger Railroad History

Everett Street Station was an important Milwaukee Road landmark in the railroad's hometown. Its elaborate architecture and expansive train shed reflected the importance of passenger transportation during the growth of American cities.

The Walthers Cornerstone model captures the station's distinctive appearance, making it especially attractive for modelers interested in the Milwaukee Road, historic passenger terminals, and classic American railroad architecture.

Although based on a specific prototype, the structure can also represent a grand passenger station on a fictional railroad or another railroad serving a major city.

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Choose the Original or Post-1953 Clock Tower

One of the most distinctive features of the Milwaukee Everett Street Station is its prominent clock tower.

The manufacturer's instructions provide two assembly options: the original tall tower and the shortened version representing the station after its 1953 modification.

This feature allows modelers to tailor the structure to a specific historical period. The original tower is particularly appropriate for earlier steam-era scenes, while the shortened version is suitable for later Milwaukee Road passenger operations.

Select the preferred tower configuration before beginning assembly, as the two versions require different construction steps.

Build a Covered Passenger Train Terminal

The included train shed components provide the foundation for a busy passenger terminal scene. Covered station tracks can accommodate arriving and departing passenger trains, while the surrounding area can be detailed with platforms, baggage equipment, and railroad personnel.

For a steam-era layout, position suitable steam locomotives and heavyweight passenger cars beneath the shed. For a transitional-era or classic diesel-era railroad, use appropriate streamlined passenger equipment.

The train shed is also compatible with separately available Walthers Cornerstone Train Shed with Clear Roof Kit 933-2984 for modelers planning a longer terminal.

When planning the installation, review the assembly drawings and verify the completed shed arrangement and track clearances before permanently positioning the structures.

Create a Complete Milwaukee Road Station District

A large passenger station becomes more convincing when surrounded by complementary railroad and city structures.

Position the terminal near commercial buildings, hotels, offices, railroad service facilities, and connecting streets. Separately purchased automobiles, taxis, buses, baggage carts, passengers, and railroad employees can help create the appearance of an active urban transportation center.

For a Milwaukee-inspired scene, the station can serve as the focal point of a larger railroad district featuring freight houses, industrial buildings, and passenger servicing facilities.

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Plan, Assemble, and Finish the Station

The Milwaukee Everett Street Station is a large HO scale structure, particularly because of its 22-inch-tall clock tower. Measure the available layout space and overhead clearance before beginning construction.

Test-fit the station, train shed, passenger tracks, and platforms to determine the best arrangement. Follow the manufacturer's illustrated instructions, especially when selecting the clock tower configuration and assembling the train shed sections.

The styrene plastic components can be painted and weathered to recreate the appearance of a working railroad terminal. Subtle masonry weathering, roof staining, and appropriate station scenery can add realism without overwhelming the architectural details.

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Important: This product is an unassembled HO scale plastic Milwaukee Everett Street Station and Train Shed Kit. The set includes the main passenger station, clock tower components, and parts for two train shed sections. The station measures 25-5/32 x 8-13/32 x 22 inches (63.8 x 21.3 x 55.8 cm). Walthers publishes train shed dimensions of 22-3/8 x 11-9/16 x 6-1/4 inches (56.8 x 29.3 x 15.8 cm); consult the assembly instructions for the configuration and overall layout footprint. Railroad track, locomotives, passenger cars, figures, vehicles, paints, adhesives, and additional scenery are sold separately.

The Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Milwaukee Everett Street Station and Train Shed Kit 933-2946 is an impressive choice for modeling a major American passenger terminal. Its historic Milwaukee Road inspiration, ornate station architecture, customizable clock tower, and covered train shed make it a distinctive centerpiece for HO scale passenger railroad operations.