Enhance your HO Scale model railroad with the Walthers Cornerstone 3047 Stock Yards, a remarkable kit featuring two realistic pens. This kit, part#933 - 3047, is a must - have for railroad enthusiasts.
- Kit Dimensions: 9 x 7' (22.9 x 17.8)
From the steam era through the 1960s, cattle and livestock were vital cargo on US and Canadian railroads. Now, you can recreate this important traffic on your HO Scale railroad effortlessly with this stock pens kit. Federal laws required animals to be rested and fed during transit, so stock pens like this were common in yards, near small towns, and at remote sidings along the mainline. Big cities had large stockyards spanning several acres, and packing plants needed pens to hold livestock. Thanks to its modular design, this kit can build anything from a small - town loading stock pen to a big - city stockyard. It includes detailed parts for two realistic pens with loading chutes that perfectly align with the doors of coupled 40' stock cars, along with a lean - to for shelter or feeding.
- Highly realistic stock pen kit
- Comes with parts for two pens
- Featuring a feeding lean - to structure
- Loading chutes match the doors of coupled 40' stock cars
- Ideal for steam or early diesel - era layouts
- Molded in suitable colors
Using this Walthers Cornerstone stock yards kit is a breeze. First, find a suitable spot on your HO Scale model railroad layout for the stock yards. Start by assembling the parts for the two pens according to the included instructions. The loading chutes are designed to align with the doors of coupled 40' stock cars, so make sure to place them correctly. The lean - to can be placed nearby for shelter or feeding areas. When handling the parts, be gentle as they are delicate. Avoid dropping or applying too much force. For maintenance, use a soft brush to remove dust from time to time. Store the kit in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any color fading or damage. With proper use and care, this kit will bring the charm of the old - time railroad livestock traffic to your layout for years to come.
