Walthers 933-2903 HO Scale Modern Coaling Tower Industrial Building Kit – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

This is a Walthers 933-2903 HO Scale Modern Coaling Tower Industrial Building Kit.
Based on an Ogle design, the Walthers Cornerstone Modern Coaling Tower will be a focal point in any engine terminal. As larger engines entered service, many railroads found their older coaling towers couldn’t handle the increased demand. By the 1920s, railroads began contracting with outside firms to build new coaling towers. Concrete was the material of choice as it was easy to use, affordable, fireproof and weatherproof. Towers like this were built in yards at servicing facilities as well as along the mainline to refuel engines on the road. This plastic model features realistic concrete walls plus detailed chutes and mechanisms. Like the prototype, it can serve three tracks at once, making it an ideal choice for maximizing service in minimum space. The same sturdy construction that made these towers appealing to railroads also made them hard to demolish. With its metal parts removed for scrap, the Modern Coaling Tower could still be standing in a contemporary scene, a reminder of how things used to be. Measures: Tower: 8-5/8 x 8-3/4 x 12-1/4 21.5 x 21.8 x 30.6cm Dumphouse: 8-5/8 x 1-3/8 x 1-3/8 21.5 x 3.4 x 3.4cm

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 933-2903
Road Name: **** No Road Name
MSRP: $79.98

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Building Kits

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11551389.

Trainz Product Id: 11551389