{"product_id":"933-2954","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Brick Freight House Kit - 933-2954","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Brick Freight House Kit 933-2954\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates a classic railroad freight-handling facility for HO scale model railroads. Based on a prototype that once stood on Fowler Street near Milwaukee's railroad depot, this detailed plastic structure kit represents the busy freight houses where shipments moved between railroad cars and local delivery vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing realistic brick construction, an elevated loading dock with a metal awning, and special end walls that allow multiple kits to be combined, the Brick Freight House is an excellent addition to steam-era, transitional-era, diesel-era, and later railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed building measures \u003cstrong\u003e9-3\/4 x 9-3\/8 x 4-3\/8 inches (24.8 x 23.8 x 11.1 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its adaptable design makes it suitable for railroad yards, industrial districts, freight terminals, and commercial shipping 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 facilities and scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrick Freight House Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic railroad prototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspired by a freight house formerly located on Fowler Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic brick construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates the appearance of traditional North American railroad freight buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated loading dock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a realistic location for handling merchandise and railroad freight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal loading dock awning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds detail and represents protection for freight-handling activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial end walls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow multiple Brick Freight House kits to be combined into a longer terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for small freight facilities or larger railroad shipping operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile modeling applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can also represent an industrial warehouse or railroad company materials building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed parts molded in appropriate colors with illustrated assembly instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-3\/4 x 9-3\/8 x 4-3\/8 inches (24.8 x 23.8 x 11.1 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale, 1:87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModeling period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1900s to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad freight house and warehouse plastic structure kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-2954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Traditional Railroad Freight House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreight houses were essential to railroad operations before highway transportation became the primary method of moving smaller commercial shipments. Businesses without private railroad sidings depended on freight terminals to receive and ship merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRailroad employees unloaded incoming freight cars, organized shipments, and prepared goods for delivery to local stores, warehouses, and industrial customers. Outbound shipments were collected from businesses and transferred into railroad cars for transportation to other destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Brick Freight House recreates this important operation with its traditional brick exterior and elevated loading facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-railroad-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone railroad structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional buildings that complement a railroad freight district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBased on a Milwaukee Railroad Freight Facility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brick Freight House is inspired by a structure that once stood on Fowler Street near Milwaukee's railroad depot. Its architecture reflects the practical design of freight facilities used throughout North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype operated alongside a separate freight office where clerks handled shipment records, billing, and other administrative responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModelers can recreate this arrangement by pairing the Brick Freight House with the \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone Brick Freight Office Kit 933-2953\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these buildings create a more complete railroad freight terminal with separate facilities for merchandise handling and administrative operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate Realistic Railroad Switching Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brick Freight House provides an excellent destination for local freight trains and industrial switching assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the building beside a railroad siding where boxcars can be spotted for loading and unloading. Incoming freight can represent manufactured goods, household merchandise, equipment, and supplies destined for local businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutbound shipments can include products collected from nearby factories, warehouses, and commercial customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring an operating session, a local freight train can deliver loaded cars, collect empties, and move outbound shipments to a classification yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpand the Freight House for a Larger Terminal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most useful features of this kit is its expandable construction. Special end walls allow additional Brick Freight House kits to be joined together, creating a longer building capable of serving more freight cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a small-town railroad, a single kit can represent a modest freight terminal. For a larger city or railroad yard, multiple kits can create a substantial freight-handling complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the length of the building around your available siding space and the number of freight cars you want to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild a Complete Freight and Warehouse District\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brick Freight House works well alongside railroad depots, industrial warehouses, commercial buildings, and freight offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a steam-era layout, position it near a passenger station or classification yard. For a diesel-era railroad, combine it with delivery trucks, warehouses, and industrial sidings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe building can also represent a railroad company materials warehouse or a private business that has adapted an older freight facility for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-stations-depots\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone stations and depots\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-factories-warehouses\"\u003efactories and warehouses\u003c\/a\u003e for additional structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint, Weather, and Detail the Freight House\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe realistic brick exterior provides an excellent starting point for painting and weathering. Apply suitable brick and mortar colors, then add subtle grime around loading areas to represent years of railroad freight activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately purchased crates, barrels, pallets, hand trucks, delivery vehicles, and railroad workers can help create a busy loading dock scene.\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\u003eAssembly and Finishing Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brick Freight House is an unassembled HO scale plastic structure kit with illustrated instructions. Carefully test-fit the walls, loading dock, awning, and end-wall components before permanent assembly, especially if combining multiple kits.\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 plastic Brick Freight House Kit. It includes components for the brick freight building, loading dock with metal awning, and special end walls for combining additional kits. The completed structure measures 9-3\/4 x 9-3\/8 x 4-3\/8 inches (24.8 x 23.8 x 11.1 cm). Brick Freight Office 933-2953, additional freight house kits, railroad track, freight cars, vehicles, figures, paints, adhesives, and scenery are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Brick Freight House Kit 933-2954\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a realistic and expandable freight-handling facility for HO scale model railroads. With its authentic Milwaukee-inspired design, traditional brick construction, covered loading dock, and modular expansion options, this kit is an excellent addition to railroad yards, freight terminals, and industrial districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60884719993118,"sku":"933-2954","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-2954_01_0cd2fa33-e76a-49b2-b5c7-3272b71ce729.webp?v=1794021038","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-2954","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}