{"product_id":"933-3020","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale R.J. Frost Ice \u0026 Storage Kit - 933-3020","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale R.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage Kit 933-3020\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a realistic refrigerated warehouse and food distribution facility to your HO scale model railroad. Designed to represent the large cold storage buildings used throughout North America, this detailed plastic structure kit features concrete walls, covered railroad and truck loading docks, a large rooftop cooling tower, and realistic industrial details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed structure measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 x 11 inches (28 x 28 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e at its base. Its substantial footprint and industrial appearance make it an excellent addition to railroad-served food processing districts, agricultural communities, warehouse areas, and urban freight terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage represents the facilities used to store perishable products before distribution to grocery stores, food processors, restaurants, and other commercial customers. With separate railroad and truck loading areas, this structure creates opportunities for realistic refrigerated freight operations on steam-era, transitional-era, and diesel-era layouts.\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\u003eR.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic concrete construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates the appearance of a large commercial cold storage warehouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad loading dock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a destination for refrigerator cars and insulated freight equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruck loading dock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the transfer of refrigerated products to highway transportation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovered loading areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include canopies that add depth and detail to the warehouse exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge rooftop cooling tower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a distinctive feature associated with industrial refrigeration facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial warehouse design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for agricultural, food processing, and urban distribution scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic decal signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included for finishing the building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile modeling period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriate for railroad layouts representing the late 1930s through the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrene plastic construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires assembly and can be painted and weathered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 x 11 inches (28 x 28 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 Railroad-served refrigerated warehouse and cold storage facility kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested modeling period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1930s to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-3020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Railroad-Served Cold Storage Warehouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold storage warehouses have played an important role in the transportation and distribution of perishable products. Fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, and frozen foods often require temperature-controlled storage between production and delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacilities like R.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage were commonly located in agricultural regions where food products were prepared for shipment and in large cities where refrigerated goods were stored before local distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone kit captures this type of industry with its concrete warehouse design, railroad loading dock, truck loading area, and rooftop cooling equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rural railroad, the building can represent a regional food storage and shipping facility. For an urban layout, it can become part of a larger wholesale food distribution district.\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 railroad-served industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate Realistic Refrigerator Car Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold storage facilities provide excellent destinations for refrigerator cars, commonly called reefers. These specialized freight cars transported perishable products that required protection from temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the steam era, many refrigerator cars used ice-based cooling systems. Later developments introduced mechanical refrigeration and other temperature-controlled transportation methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage can serve as an origin or destination for refrigerator cars and insulated boxcars appropriate to the selected modeling period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an operating session, a local freight train can deliver loaded refrigerator cars to the warehouse and collect cars prepared for outbound shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe building can also support freight traffic involving food processors, packing plants, produce distributors, and other industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInclude Railroad and Truck Loading Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate railroad and truck loading docks make this structure especially useful for modeling the relationship between rail transportation and local delivery services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRailroads can deliver large shipments of refrigerated products to the warehouse, while trucks distribute smaller loads to grocery stores, restaurants, and commercial customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the railroad loading dock beside an industrial siding where refrigerator cars can be spotted. Arrange the truck loading area with suitable roadway access for delivery vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately purchased refrigerated trucks, warehouse workers, freight cars, and loading accessories can help create an active distribution scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel a Food Processing and Distribution District\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eR.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage works well alongside other railroad-served food industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an agricultural region, combine the warehouse with grain elevators, produce packing facilities, and food processing buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an urban industrial district, position it near warehouses, wholesale distributors, freight terminals, and commercial businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger railroad, the cold storage warehouse can become one of several industries receiving refrigerated freight traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-factories-warehouses\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone factories and warehouses\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary industrial buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd Realistic Rooftop Cooling Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the distinctive features of the R.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage Kit is its large rooftop cooling tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial refrigeration facilities require equipment to manage heat generated by cooling systems. Rooftop cooling equipment is a recognizable feature of many commercial cold storage warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooling tower gives the model an authentic industrial appearance and helps distinguish it from a conventional freight warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional weathering around the rooftop equipment can enhance the building's realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the Warehouse Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed structure occupies approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 x 11 inches (28 x 28 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Allow additional room for the railroad siding, truck access, loading operations, and surrounding scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a compact industrial switching layout, the warehouse can become a major customer along a single siding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger railroad, it can operate within a dedicated food distribution district with several nearby industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest-fit the structure with your selected railroad track and rolling stock before permanent installation to ensure appropriate loading dock clearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint and Weather R.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete cold storage warehouses offer excellent opportunities for realistic industrial painting and weathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinish the main building in appropriate concrete colors, then add subtle discoloration around loading doors, rooftop equipment, and heavily used service areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeathering can represent exposure to rain, industrial dust, and years of freight activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included decal signs provide additional finishing options, while separately purchased vehicles, workers, pallets, and freight accessories can help create a realistic operating scene.\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\u003eR.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage is an unassembled HO scale styrene plastic structure kit. Carefully test-fit the walls, loading dock components, canopies, and rooftop cooling tower before permanent assembly.\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 materials 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 R.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage Kit. It includes components for the concrete warehouse, railroad and truck loading docks with canopies, rooftop cooling tower, and decal signs. The completed building has an approximate footprint of 11 x 11 inches (28 x 28 cm). Railroad track, locomotives, refrigerator cars, trucks, figures, paints, adhesives, and additional scenery are sold separately. The model is a static structure and does not include working refrigeration equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale R.J. Frost Ice \u0026amp; Storage Kit 933-3020\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a realistic destination for refrigerated railroad freight on HO scale layouts. With its concrete warehouse design, covered railroad and truck loading docks, and distinctive rooftop cooling tower, this kit is an excellent addition to agricultural communities, food processing districts, and industrial railroad scenes from the late 1930s through the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60884083835166,"sku":"933-3020","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-3020_01_715dd845-a9f1-4819-9703-792e998971b8.webp?v=1794018765","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-3020","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}