The Walthers Cornerstone 3264 Machine Shop in N Scale (Part# 933 - 3264) is a great addition to your model railroad. In real - world railroads, this type of machine shop allowed for efficient repairs at outlying terminals, saving time and money and getting locomotives back on track quickly. As new engine terminals were built, they often had a similar machine shop for all kinds of repairs. This kit is designed to match the Walthers Modern Roundhouse (933 - 3260, sold separately). It can be built as an attached building or stand - alone. The kit includes a boiler house that would supply steam, electricity, and compressed air to the whole facility. The large roll - up doors can be built either open or closed. The baseplate of the Machine Shop kit can accept popular rail sizes. It measures 8 - 1/8 x 5 - 1/4 x 6 - 1/2' (20.6 x 13.3 x 16.5cm). Key features include an authentic North American prototype, suitability for late steam and diesel - era layouts, matching the design of the Modern Roundhouse kit, separate windows, a floor baseplate for popular rail sizes, and being molded in appropriate colors with clear window glazing.

Using your Walthers Cornerstone 3264 Machine Shop is easy. First, find a suitable spot on your model railroad layout for it. You can choose to build it as an attached building next to other structures or as a freestanding one. When building the roll - up doors, decide if you want them open or closed based on your scene. The baseplate is designed to fit popular rail sizes, so just place it in position on the track area. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry place to prevent any damage to the molded parts. If it gets dusty, use a soft brush to gently clean it. Be careful with the clear window glazing as it can scratch easily. This machine shop is perfect for late steam and diesel - era layouts, so have fun creating an authentic North American railroad scene with it.