The Walthers Cornerstone Western Coal Flood Loader is a great addition to your HO scale railroad. It brings big - action to a small space. In today's 'just - in - time' coal delivery era, this loader meets customer schedules effectively. Inspired by large - silo coal loaders, it's used in both eastern and western coalfields. These are essentially storage silos holding tons of coal for quick loading of unit train gondolas and hoppers. They're fed by far - away conveyor systems from mines and processors. You can imply the associated mine is off - layout, saving you the need to model a huge mine shaft. The loader has a variety of rooftop machinery for realistic detail. Modular conveyor sections offer flexible arrangements and can be combined with other buildings like the New River Mining Company or Glacier Gravel to create a complete scene. Stackable loading silo sections let you adjust the height to fit areas with limited overhead clearance, like multi - deck layouts. The kit measures 32 x 4 - 1/2 x 16' (81.3 x 11.4 x 40.6cm), and conveyor sections are 7 - 1/16' (18cm) long. Additional matching Modern Conveyor sections are sold separately as kit No. 933 - 3518. It's an easy - to - build plastic kit with simulated concrete construction, adjustable height, and is suitable for use with coal gondolas and hoppers. It also features rooftop railings, a conveyor house, and is molded in appropriate colors. It's been a common sight in coalfields since the 1970s.

Using the Walthers Western Coal Flood Loader is a breeze. First, you'll start by building the plastic kit. It's designed to be easy to assemble, so you don't need to be an expert. Once built, you can place it on your HO scale railroad. You can adjust the height of the loader using the stackable loading silo sections to fit your layout, especially if there's limited overhead clearance. The modular conveyor sections can be arranged in different ways to create a unique scene. You can also combine it with other buildings like the New River Mining Company or Glacier Gravel for a more complete look. When it comes to using it with your coal gondolas and hoppers, just imagine the loader quickly filling them with tons of coal. As for maintenance, since it's made of plastic, you can use a soft cloth to gently clean it from time to time. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the molded colors. Keep it in a dry place to prevent any warping or damage. And that's all you need to know to enjoy your Western Coal Flood Loader on your railroad.