The Walthers Cornerstone 3058 Mountain Lumber Sawmill in HO scale is a fantastic addition to any model railroad logging operation. Whether you're recreating the days of Shays and Heislers in the forests or a contemporary scene with diesels and trucks, this sawmill can be the centerpiece. It comes with everything you need to start, including a log conveyor, a powerhouse, and a sawdust burner. The mill building has board - and - batten siding and a corrugated metal roof, typical of permanent or cold - weather logging operations. At the back, there's a canopied area for sorting fresh - cut boards. The nicely detailed powerhouse with twin smokestacks keeps the machinery running, and the sawdust burner helps dispose of scrap lumber and sawdust. This model, typical of buildings from the 1920s to 1940s still in use today, fits both steam and diesel - era layouts. It's part of a wide range of Cornerstone HO Scale industrial buildings. Key features include a main mill with realistic wood - textured walls and a canopied sorting area, printed signs, an easy - to - build plastic kit, and being molded in appropriate colors. Dimensions: Main Building: 13 x 16 x 5 - 3/4 inches (32.5 x 40 x 14.3 cm); Log Conveyor: 3 x 21 inches (7.5 x 52.5 cm); Powerhouse: 4 - 1/8 x 4 - 3/8 x 4 - 1/2 inches (10.3 x 10.9 x 11.2 cm); Sawdust Burner: 3 - 7/8 inches (9.6 cm) diameter x 4 - 1/4 inches (10.6 cm) tall.

Using this HO scale sawmill model is easy. First, find a good spot in your model railroad layout where it can be the center of your logging operation. Then, start assembling the parts according to the instructions in the easy - to - build plastic kit. The main mill, log conveyor, powerhouse, and sawdust burner all fit together nicely. You can set it up for a steam - era or diesel - era scene. When handling the model, be careful not to break the delicate parts like the twin smokestacks on the powerhouse. To keep it looking great, gently dust it off regularly with a soft brush. Avoid getting it wet as it might damage the printed signs and the plastic parts. If you notice any loose parts, use a small amount of appropriate glue to fix them. That's all you need to do to enjoy this great Mountain Lumber Sawmill model for years to come.