{"product_id":"933-3022","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale ADM Concrete Grain Elevator Kit - 933-3022","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale ADM Concrete Grain Elevator Kit 933-3022\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a major agricultural industry to your HO scale model railroad. Based on concrete grain elevators found throughout North America since the 1950s, this detailed plastic structure kit recreates a railroad-served grain storage and shipping facility with eight concrete silos, a tall headhouse, dust bins, and separate loading and unloading sheds for railroad cars and trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed ADM Concrete Grain Elevator measures \u003cstrong\u003e13-1\/2 x 9 x 13-1\/2 inches (33.7 x 23.7 x 33.7 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its impressive height, realistic industrial design, and included ADM identification signs make it an excellent centerpiece for agricultural communities, grain terminals, industrial districts, and waterfront shipping facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for HO scale layouts representing the 1950s through the present, the elevator provides a realistic destination for covered hopper cars and agricultural freight operations. It can also be expanded with the separately available \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone Elevator Add-On Silos Kit 933-3023\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a larger grain storage complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/ho-scale-walthers-cornerstone\"\u003eHO Scale Walthers Cornerstone structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional railroad buildings and industrial scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eADM Concrete Grain Elevator Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight concrete storage silos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreate the large grain storage facilities found at commercial agricultural terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall grain elevator headhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the central structure used to distribute grain into storage silos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust bins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add realistic details associated with commercial grain-handling operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad loading and unloading shed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a realistic location for covered hopper cars serving the elevator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruck loading and unloading shed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the movement of grain between farms, highway vehicles, and the elevator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-color ADM decals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Include company logos and a billboard sign for finishing the structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be combined with additional kits or compatible silo expansions for a larger grain terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear window glazing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with the plastic structure components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile layout applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for rural agricultural towns, urban industrial areas, and waterfront grain terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern railroad industry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriate for layouts representing the 1950s through the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13-1\/2 x 9 x 13-1\/2 inches (33.7 x 23.7 x 33.7 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale, 1:87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded storage silos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad-served concrete grain elevator plastic structure kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested modeling period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walthers Cornerstone Elevator Add-On Silos Kit 933-3023, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-3022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Modern Railroad-Served Grain Elevator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete grain elevators are among the most recognizable industrial structures in North American agricultural communities. These facilities receive grain from surrounding farms, store it in large silos, and distribute it to mills, food processors, export terminals, and other commercial customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone ADM Concrete Grain Elevator represents this type of operation with a substantial eight-silo storage complex and a tall central headhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rural railroad layout, the elevator can become the primary industry serving a farming community. For a larger railroad, it can operate as part of a grain distribution terminal receiving and shipping large quantities of agricultural products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure is also suitable for urban and waterfront scenes where grain is transferred between railroads, trucks, storage facilities, and other transportation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-grain-agriculture\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone grain and agriculture structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional buildings that complement a grain-handling facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Grain Deliveries with Covered Hopper Cars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrain elevators provide excellent opportunities for realistic model railroad switching operations. Loaded trucks can arrive from surrounding farms while railroad covered hopper cars are positioned for loading or unloading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ADM Concrete Grain Elevator includes a shed representing the railroad loading and unloading area. This allows modelers to establish a dedicated industrial siding where freight cars can be spotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1950s or 1960s railroad, select appropriate grain-carrying equipment for the modeled region and period. For later diesel-era layouts, covered hopper cars can represent bulk grain shipments moving to food processors, feed mills, and export facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring an operating session, a local freight train can deliver empty covered hoppers and collect loaded cars. Larger railroads can incorporate the elevator into unit-train grain operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall storage silos help establish the appearance of a facility capable of handling substantial agricultural traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInclude Railroad and Truck Loading Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial grain elevators rely on both rail and highway transportation. Farmers and agricultural carriers commonly deliver grain by truck, while railroads provide an efficient way to move large shipments over longer distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone ADM Concrete Grain Elevator includes separate sheds representing these two transportation functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the railroad loading shed beside an industrial siding where covered hopper cars can be spotted. Arrange the truck shed with suitable roadway access and space for grain trucks to approach the facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately purchased grain trucks, covered hopper cars, figures, and scenery details can help create a busy agricultural shipping scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpand the Elevator with Additional Concrete Silos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the advantages of the ADM Concrete Grain Elevator is its expandable design. Large commercial grain facilities often add storage capacity as agricultural production and shipping demands increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe separately available \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Elevator Add-On Silos Kit 933-3023\u003c\/strong\u003e includes four additional concrete storage silos and components for extending the corrugated-metal headhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the base elevator with this expansion allows modelers to create a larger grain storage complex while maintaining a consistent industrial appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a compact railroad, the standard eight-silo elevator provides a substantial industry. For a larger layout, additional compatible kits can help create an impressive grain terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the final arrangement carefully to accommodate the expanded footprint, railroad tracks, truck access, and surrounding scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild a Complete Agricultural Industrial District\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ADM Concrete Grain Elevator works well alongside other agricultural and industrial structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rural community, combine it with smaller grain elevators, grain dryers, storage bins, feed mills, and agricultural warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an urban industrial district, position the elevator near food-processing facilities, warehouses, and railroad freight terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a waterfront scene, the elevator can become part of a larger grain export operation, with additional separately purchased structures representing nearby shipping and storage facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-industrial-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone industrial structures\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-factories-warehouses\"\u003efactories and warehouses\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the ADM Grain Elevator Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed structure measures \u003cstrong\u003e13-1\/2 inches long, 9 inches wide, and 13-1\/2 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its substantial height makes it an effective industrial landmark and a natural focal point for a grain-handling scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow additional space for railroad loading tracks, truck access roads, nearby storage facilities, and scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a rural railroad, place the elevator beside a mainline siding or agricultural branch line. For a larger industrial railroad, position it within a dedicated grain terminal with multiple freight car spotting locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore permanent installation, test-fit the building with your selected track arrangement and rolling stock to establish appropriate clearances around the loading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint and Weather the Concrete Grain Elevator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete grain elevators provide excellent opportunities for realistic industrial painting and weathering. The large silo walls can be finished in appropriate concrete tones, while subtle vertical streaking can represent exposure to rain, dust, and years of agricultural operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe headhouse and loading sheds can be finished to match the selected prototype or industrial setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the included full-color ADM logos and billboard decal to create a recognizable commercial grain facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional details such as grain trucks, covered hopper cars, workers, roadway surfaces, and industrial equipment can help complete the 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 model railroad scenery components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and Finishing Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ADM Concrete Grain Elevator is an unassembled HO scale styrene plastic structure kit. Carefully test-fit the silo sections, headhouse, dust bins, and loading sheds before permanent assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse paints and adhesives compatible with styrene plastic. 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 adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e for assembly and finishing supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is the complete unassembled Walthers Cornerstone ADM Concrete Grain Elevator Kit 933-3022. It includes eight concrete storage silos, the headhouse, dust bins, railroad and truck loading sheds, clear window glazing, and full-color ADM decal signs. The completed structure measures 13-1\/2 x 9 x 13-1\/2 inches (33.7 x 23.7 x 33.7 cm). The Elevator Add-On Silos Kit 933-3023, railroad track, locomotives, covered hopper cars, trucks, figures, paints, adhesives, and additional scenery are sold separately. The model does not include operating grain-handling machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale ADM Concrete Grain Elevator Kit 933-3022\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an impressive agricultural industry for HO scale model railroads. With eight concrete silos, a tall headhouse, detailed grain-handling structures, and separate rail and truck loading areas, this kit creates a realistic destination for agricultural freight traffic on layouts representing the 1950s through the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60884052345118,"sku":"933-3022","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-3022_01_3b3d736d-15d8-4725-ba5b-6f021bc108a6.webp?v=1794018619","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-3022","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}