Walthers Cornerstone
Cornerstone Series(R) Modern Coaling Tower
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5 x 5-1/4 x 7-1/4"
Walthers Part # 933-3262, p. 203 Walthers 2008 N&Z Scale Reference
N scale, $41.98, currently in stock at Walthers
This product is on-sale today for $24.98
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* Authentic Concrete Design
* Serves Three Tracks
* Coal Delivery Shed
* Loaded with Separate Details
* Decal Signs Included
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.
Based on an Ogle design, the Modern Coaling Tower will be a focal point in
any engine terminal. And towers like this were also built on the mainline
to refuel engines on the road. The 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 get rid of! With its metal
parts removed for scrap, the tower could still be standing in a
contemporary scene, a reminder of how things used to be.
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