Walthers Cornerstone
Cornerstone Series(R) Butterfly Style Station Platform Shelter pkg(4)
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Each Section: 11 x 2-1/8 x 2-1/4" 27.5 x 5.3 x 5.6cm
Walthers Part # 933-3175, p. 434 Walthers 2010 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $29.98, currently in stock at Walthers
This product is on-sale today for $22.98
From suburban station to busy city terminal, the platform was the first and
last stop for every passenger. Tall walkways allowed passengers fast and
easy access to and from trains. The hard surface made it easy to wheel
baggage and mail carts into place, as well as supplies for the diner or
other cars. And since no one liked being too wet or warm, a roof provided
some protection from the elements.
As an alternate to costly train sheds, American railroads tried three
distinct styles of station platforms including the Busch, Umbrella and
Butterfly types. Of these, the Butterfly (so named because of its up-swept,
wing-shaped roof) was cheaper to build and eliminated the maintenance
headaches of other designs. Providing plenty of ventilation for engine
exhaust and just enough protection from the sun and rain for passengers,
Butterfly platforms gained widespread popularity early in the 20th century.
Now you can build a detailed terminal scene for your passenger service with
this all-new kit. Based on the almost universal Butterfly design, platforms
of this type can be found at stations in big cities and outlying suburbs
where they have served passengers for many years.
The kit includes parts for four complete platforms and features a modular
design so longer platforms can easily be built to fit your space. To get
passengers to and from trains safely, a pair of optional underground
"subway" stair ways are included to add realistic detail without a lot of
work. "Wooden" walkway crossings between tracks, four platform benches,
detailed "steel" columns, platform signboards and realistic details are all
included.
Ideal for use with any steam-, transition- or diesel-era layout, the
platforms look great alongside Union Station (933-3094, sold separately)
and similar station facilities.
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