{"product_id":"933-3062","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Glacier Gravel Company Kit - 933-3062","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Glacier Gravel Company Kit 933-3062\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the rugged appearance of a working stone-crushing and aggregate-loading facility to your HO scale model railroad. Designed to represent a crusher and washer used in quarrying, mining, and construction-material production, this detailed plastic structure kit creates a realistic industrial destination for hopper cars, gondolas, and trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed structure measures \u003cstrong\u003e9-3\/8 x 11 x 10-1\/4 inches (23.8 x 27.9 x 26 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its distinctive design includes corrugated industrial construction, a substantial poured-concrete foundation and loading tunnel, a detailed loading bin, and separate conveyors representing material arriving from the quarry and moving toward truck-loading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith space for two railroad tracks inside the main building and up to three loading pockets, Glacier Gravel Company offers excellent opportunities for realistic aggregate traffic. It can operate as a standalone crushed-stone supplier, form part of a larger quarry complex, or represent a slag-processing facility near a steel mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on rock-crushing facilities used from the \u003cstrong\u003e1940s to the present\u003c\/strong\u003e, the kit works especially well on transitional-era, diesel-era, and modern industrial layouts. Explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/ho-scale-walthers-cornerstone\"\u003eHO Scale Walthers Cornerstone structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional buildings that complement this industrial facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGlacier Gravel Company Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone Glacier Gravel Company Kit includes the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone crusher and washer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates an industrial facility for processing crushed rock and aggregate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-track loading building:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accommodates two railroad tracks inside the main structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to three loading pockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides locations for loading hoppers, gondolas, or trucks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed loading bin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the storage and distribution of processed aggregate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrugated industrial construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates the appearance of a rugged aggregate-processing plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoured-concrete foundation and loading tunnel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds substantial industrial character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate conveyors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represent material movement from the quarry and toward truck-loading operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible conveyor placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows the facility to be adapted to different track plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable conveyor system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with separately available Conveyor Sections Kit 933-3149.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecal signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes markings for several business identities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-molded plastic parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for additional painting and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1940s-present applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriate for transitional-era and modern industrial railroads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-3\/8 x 11 x 10-1\/4 inches (23.8 x 27.9 x 26 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 Stone crusher, washer, and aggregate-loading facility plastic structure kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad loading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space for two tracks inside the main building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading arrangements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to three pockets for railroad cars or trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested modeling period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-3062.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Working Stone Quarry and Gravel Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrushed stone and gravel are essential materials used in road construction, railroad maintenance, concrete production, and other infrastructure projects. Large quantities of rock must be excavated, crushed, screened, and transported to customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlacier Gravel Company represents a facility where raw stone is processed into smaller aggregate suitable for commercial use. Material arriving from a quarry passes through crushing and cleaning equipment before being directed toward storage and loading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn an HO scale railroad, the building can become the main processing plant of a substantial quarry operation. A hillside or rock cut can be positioned behind the structure, with conveyors visually connecting the quarry to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a compact industrial layout, the facility can stand alone beside a railroad siding. For a larger operation, additional conveyors, aggregate piles, service roads, and equipment can establish a complete crushed-stone complex.\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 buildings suitable for quarry and aggregate-processing scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Realistic Railroad Aggregate Loading Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRailroads are well suited to transporting crushed stone because aggregate is heavy and commonly shipped in large quantities. Hopper cars and gondolas can carry material from a processing plant to construction sites, concrete plants, and railroad maintenance facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glacier Gravel Company main building provides space for \u003cstrong\u003etwo railroad tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing modelers to create an active loading operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a transitional-era railroad, a switcher can deliver empty hopper cars and collect loaded cars after the simulated loading process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a modern railroad, the facility can represent a regional aggregate producer shipping stone to construction-material customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger quarry, the loading tracks can connect to a small yard where empty and loaded cars are sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit's loading bin and pockets help explain how processed stone moves from the plant into waiting railcars. The structure itself is a static model; loading operations are simulated rather than mechanically powered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Truck Loading and Local Aggregate Deliveries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every customer requires an entire railroad car of crushed stone. Gravel producers also use trucks to deliver aggregate to road projects, construction sites, and nearby businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlacier Gravel Company includes conveyor arrangements that help represent material movement toward a truck-loading area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1950s scene, dump trucks can be positioned near the plant to represent local deliveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1970s industrial district, the facility can supply crushed rock for highway construction and commercial development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a contemporary layout, modern aggregate trucks can share the facility with railroad hopper cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately purchased vehicles, road surfaces, figures, and aggregate loads can help establish the chosen period and operating activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomize the Plant with Additional Conveyors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConveyors are an important part of aggregate-processing operations because they move material between crushers, screening equipment, storage areas, and loading points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glacier Gravel Company Kit includes separate conveyors that can be arranged to suit the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a hillside quarry, a conveyor can suggest stone arriving from a nearby excavation area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an expanded industrial complex, additional conveyors can connect the plant with storage piles or other processing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalthers offers the \u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale Conveyor Sections Kit 933-3149\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold separately, for extending and customizing the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully plan the conveyor locations before permanently attaching the components. This allows the structure to fit the available scenery, railroad tracks, and service roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCombine Glacier Gravel Company with Mining and Heavy Industry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the kit represents a gravel-processing plant, its rugged industrial design also makes it suitable for other heavy-industry applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale New River Mining Company Kit 933-3017\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold separately, can complement a larger mining district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Coal Flood Loader Kit 933-3051\u003c\/strong\u003e, also sold separately, can add another bulk-material loading facility to the railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlacier Gravel Company can also represent part of a slag-recovery operation near a steel mill. Slag generated during steelmaking may be processed into aggregate for construction and other industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this setting, the crusher can be placed near steel industry buildings, industrial sidings, and bulk-material storage areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-heavy-industry\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone heavy industry buildings\u003c\/a\u003e for additional structures that help create a connected industrial railroad scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate Railroad Ballast and Construction-Material Traffic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most useful applications for Glacier Gravel Company is a railroad ballast supplier. Railroads require large quantities of crushed rock to support track, maintain drainage, and stabilize the roadbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an operating layout, loaded hopper cars can leave the plant and travel to a maintenance-of-way destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a construction-themed railroad, the plant can ship aggregate to concrete producers, asphalt plants, and distribution terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Blue Star Ready Mix Kit 933-3086\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold separately, provides a suitable destination for aggregate used in concrete production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Black Gold Asphalt Hot Mix Plant Kit 933-3085\u003c\/strong\u003e, sold separately, can represent another customer for crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese industries create opportunities for realistic freight movements between multiple destinations on the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the Glacier Gravel Company Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore assembly, determine where the crusher and loading facility will be positioned in relation to the railroad tracks and surrounding terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed structure measures \u003cstrong\u003e9-3\/8 inches long, 11 inches wide, and 10-1\/4 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, so allow sufficient room for the building, conveyors, and loading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a quarry scene, position the plant near a rock face or excavated hillside. For a rail-served aggregate facility, align the loading building with the planned sidings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the main building accommodates two tracks, test-fit the structure with the selected HO scale track and rolling stock before permanently securing the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvide suitable clearance for hopper cars, gondolas, and locomotives. The manufacturer-specified dimensions describe the assembled facility as shown; customized conveyor placement may affect the required layout space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint and Weather the Gravel Processing Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAggregate-processing plants are excellent subjects for industrial weathering. Dust, crushed stone, and frequent equipment use create distinctive surface textures and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe corrugated building walls can be finished in weathered metal tones, while the foundation and loading tunnel can receive realistic concrete colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle gray and tan dust effects can suggest crushed limestone or gravel accumulating around the conveyors and loading areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long-established facility, light rust streaks and faded paint can emphasize the industrial character. For a newer operation, cleaner surfaces and brighter equipment colors can suggest regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately purchased gravel, ballast, vehicles, and worker figures can help complete the scene. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-accessories-details\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone accessories and details\u003c\/a\u003e for additional layout components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for HO Scale Glacier Gravel Company Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModelers assembling and finishing this kit can browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/paint\"\u003emodel railroad paint\u003c\/a\u003e for customizing the corrugated walls, concrete foundation, loading bins, conveyors, and industrial details. Painting and weathering can help the facility match a 1940s quarry, a diesel-era gravel producer, or a contemporary aggregate plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor assembly, explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/bob-smith-industries-adhesives\"\u003emodel building glue and adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies. The kit uses styrene plastic components, so select compatible adhesives and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Test-fit the conveyors, loading building, and railroad tracks before permanent assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is an unassembled HO scale plastic Glacier Gravel Company Kit. The completed structure measures 9-3\/8 x 11 x 10-1\/4 inches (23.8 x 27.9 x 26 cm). It includes a crusher-washer building, detailed loading bin, concrete foundation and loading tunnel, conveyors, and decal signs. The main building accommodates two railroad tracks and can represent up to three loading pockets for hoppers, gondolas, or trucks. Railroad track, locomotives, rolling stock, trucks, scenery, paints, adhesives, and additional Conveyor Sections Kit 933-3149 are sold separately. The plant is a static structure model and does not include powered crushing, conveying, or loading equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale Glacier Gravel Company Kit 933-3062\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a versatile industrial destination for HO scale railroads featuring quarry operations, crushed-stone production, ballast shipments, mining, and heavy industry. With its two-track loading building, detailed concrete and corrugated construction, separate conveyors, and flexible operating applications, this kit helps create convincing aggregate traffic and realistic industrial switching scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60656902996254,"sku":"933-3062","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-3062_01_5dcc49d6-a75a-4656-ad1e-2cc91ddb5053.webp?v=1793152122","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-3062","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}