Walthers Cornerstone
Cornerstone Series(R) Ore Dock
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48-1/2" (121.2cm) Long, 5" (12.5cm) Wide, Modular Design
Walthers Part # 933-3065, p. 409 Walthers 2010 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $129.98, currently in stock at Walthers
This product is on-sale today for $89.98
Getting iron ore from the mines to the furnace has always been a huge job.
As the furnaces grew, so too did their appetites, requiring loading
facilities that were up to the task. Many steel companies and railroads
erected these big loading docks at Great Lakes ports to keep the iron ore
(and later taconite) moving down to the steel centers. Often stretching for
hundreds of feet, these engineering masterpieces were first made of wood
and later of concrete and steel. Through a series of pockets lining the
sides, iron ore could be loaded by gravity into the waiting holds of the
big ore boats.
Still in use today, ore docks are home to some of the most fascinating
railroading in the world. And with this superb kit, it's easy to make it
part of your model railroad as well. Carefully engineered to look right
without being overwhelming, the basic kit builds into a two-track,
single-sided dock. But the modular design offers compete flexibility
without the need for cutting and kitbashing. Just combine kits as desired
to make a wider, longer, customized dock to fit your space.
Ideal for installation along a wall or as a scenic view block, the model
features loads of detailed parts, along with elevated approaches, all
molded in color. The chutes are positionable and can be built up or down.
Complete instructions and decal signs are also included. Finished model
measures: 44 x 5 x 10" 110 x 12.5 x 25cm.
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