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Jul 3, 2008 - HO Scale
New Buildings from Walthers Cornerstone
Build New Action into Your HO Layout
with the Rail Shops
(see below for special price for Transfer Table)
Handling major repairs, shops are an essential part of railroads large and small. And since any kind of equipment can be seen there, a shop makes a great layout by itself or a unique part of a larger operation. With the all-new operating Transfer Table and four exciting structures, it's easy to model a complete shop facility in HO Scale.
Transfer Table
933-2968
- All-New Model
- Fully Assembled, Easy to Install
- DC or DCC Control
- Rugged Motor & Gear Drive
- Bridge Measures 100 Scale Feet Long
- Programmable Indexing for 48 Stops
- Working Cab & Deck Lights
- Amber Flasher for Modern Scenes
The focal point of your operations will be the amazing, operating Transfer Table! Perfect for steam, transition and modern eras, the fully assembled model installs easily in new or existing scenery - additional pit sections are available separately to build a larger model if desired. Powered by the same proven drive and programmable indexing found in Walthers Built-ups turntables, this unit will provide years of trouble-free operation on DC or DCC powered layouts. Use the Control Box for DC operation, or connect the unit to your DCC system and use the factory-programmed addresses (or add your own) to move the bridge automatically to one of 48 stops, turn lights on or off and change direction, all from your throttle!
933-2969
• Extends Pit in #933-2968 (sold separately)
Engineering Office
New HO Cornerstone Series Kit
933-2967
- New Model
- Great Office Space for Big Industry
The nerve center of any shop operation, Engineering Offices provided space for mechanical department officers, designers, and clerks who kept track of the paperwork documenting inspections, repairs and costs. Typically located on a busy street, these handsome buildings projected an image of quiet power. The finished model is a perfect office building for any major industry and fits popular modeling eras.
Railroad Shop
New HO Cornerstone Series Kit
933-2970
- Holds Locos up to 120' Long
- Modular Design - Easily Expanded
- Build End Wall with Optional Doors and Windows
- Detail Annex Interior with Overhead Crane (#933-3102, sold separately)
- Interior Crane Rails & Supports for Heavy-Duty Crane (#933-3150, sold separately)
- Based on Backshop Kit #933-3039
The heart and soul of the shops were the huge shop buildings dedicated to engine repairs. Built for the needs of steam locos, many were easily upgraded to handle diesels in later years. Based on our earlier Backshop kit and sharing many architectural elements, this model is larger to handle almost any motive power. In addition to its many details, there's room on the inside for adding the Heavy-Duty Overhead Crane in the main bays, and the smaller Overhead Traveling Crane in the Annex. Used by itself, this big building is perfect for all kinds of heavy industries.
Car Shop
New HO Cornerstone Series Kit
933-3040
- Perfect for Freight or Passenger Cars
- Easy to Extend
Car shops evolved into longer, specialized structures dedicated to freight or passenger car repairs. Several tracks ran the entire length of the building so cars could be moved quickly between workstations handling trucks, brakes, interiors and other appliances. Perfect for servicing any kind of equipment, the kit features a modular design so several can be combined to build a larger building, and it's a natural for modeling all kinds of heavy industries.
Dear HO Customers:
If you order any of the 4 items above, (Transfer Table, Engineering Office, Railroad Shop, and Car Shop), the 4 items will be sold at 20% off. Mix and Match it doesn't matter.
(If you use your Extra Net Account you will get 25% off, just mention Transfer Table Fourth of July Special when submitting your order - if you want to become an Extra Net Account User its easy, just click here to apply and save your money)
Happy Forth of July from Pacific Western Rail!
Modeling Information
New Models Make Shops
Easier to Build Than Ever
More Ideas to Expand Operations
You can add these items to complete the Diarama above:
Dayton Machine Co.
HO Cornerstone Series® Built-ups
933-2823
Northern Light & Power Substation
HO Cornerstone Series Kit
933-3025
City Water Tower - Silver
HO Cornerstone Series Built-ups
933-2826
Oil Drum & Figure Set
HO Cornerstone Series Details
933-3100
Overhead Traveling Crane
HO Cornerstone Series Kit
933-3102
Heavy-Duty Overhead Crane
HO Cornerstone Series Kit
933-3150
History
Home Shop for Repair Do Not Load
Chances are you've seen these signs on damaged cars or locos. Whether on a flat car, or limping home on their own wheels, the equipment will be good as new after a trip through the shops.
A History of Service
In the beginning, railroads designed, built and repaired their own equipment. Although they later bought cars and locos from outside suppliers, it was still faster and easier to make repairs at home. By the 20th century, most roads had a major shop at a central terminal, or at each end of the line. These included backshops for engine repairs, freight and passenger car shops, foundries, warehouses, offices and the most unique of all, the transfer table.
A Simple Solution in Less Space
Shops were always busy, but switching equipment from one building to another required complex track and extra labor, which increased costs. Transfer tables solved these problems. Essentially a mobile deck bridge, they rode on flanged wheels and rails in a long pit. By the 1890s, most were powered by large electric motors, drawing current from overhead catenary. A single operator handled the controls from a small cab on one side of the bridge. Track alignment was done by eye, and equipment pulled on or off using a small windlass. Although the designs have changed and many were retired, some of these amazing machines are still in use today!
A Great Addition to Any Size Layout
A shop complex makes a great showcase for equipment from your favorite line in a limited space, or a great detail alongside the classification yards or engine terminals on larger layouts.
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