Walthers Cornerstone
Cornerstone Series(R) Gas Storage Tank
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6-3/8" 16.2cm Diameter x 6-3/8" 16.2cm Tall
Walthers Part # 933-3819, p. 199 Walthers 2010 N&Z Scale Reference
N scale, $54.98, currently in stock at Walthers
This product is on-sale today for $33.98
North American-Style Gas Storage Tank Looks Great in Pre-70s Scenes
* All-New Kit
* Great for City Scenes
* Classic North American Design
* Fits Steam & Diesel Era
* Build Full or Empty
* Detailed Trusses & Steelwork
For over a century, the gas works was a fixture of American cities and
towns. Long before natural gas and electricity were common, these
facilities generated "coal gas" (a byproduct of coke ovens) to power street
lamps, home appliances and industrial machinery.
The signature structure of any gas works, these massive storage tanks
dominated the city skyline. These black giants were actually the last stop
at the plant, used to store and pressurize the gas before it was fed into
underground pipelines to supply customers. Gas was produced at a constant
rate, so during the hours when demand was lower and more storage capacity
was needed, the tank expanded using telescoping sections called "lifts." To
keep these aligned as they rose and fell, they rode on a series of guide
rails supported by a spider web of steel trusses on the outside of the
tank.
With its intricate detail and easy construction, this model marks the first
time an American-prototype gas storage tank is available. A must-have for
period city scenes, one or two tanks can be used where space is limited to
suggest a larger plant nearby.
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