The Walthers Cornerstone Black Gold Asphalt Hot Mix Plant is a must - have for your HO Scale railroad layout. It plays a crucial role in construction projects, as it needs a large and steady supply of raw materials. Aggregate hoppers bring in sand and gravel, with each car capable of carrying up to 100 tons, while insulated tank cars transport bitumen. At the plant, the furnace keeps the bitumen at the right temperature for mixing with the aggregate. Dump trucks then deliver the hot mix to construction sites, where pavers apply it evenly. This highly detailed plastic kit comes with oil tanks, conveyors, a three - bay mixing bin, a furnace, a rotary mixing kiln, piping, double loading silos, and colorful decal signs. It's easy to build and molded in appropriate colors. You can even add a Seuthe smoke generator (sold separately) to make your model more animated. Measuring 9 - 3/4 x 14 - 1/8 x 10 - 1/2 inches (24.3 x 35.3 x 26.2 cm), it's a great addition to 1970s and later railroads and can be used as a destination for aggregate hoppers and tank cars.

Using this Walthers Black Gold Asphalt Plant is quite simple. First, set up the plant on your HO Scale railroad layout. Then, use aggregate hoppers to bring in sand and gravel and insulated tank cars to transport bitumen. The furnace in the plant will keep the bitumen at the right temperature for mixing. Connect the conveyors to move the materials around. Once the hot mix is ready, use dump trucks to deliver it to construction sites. When it comes to building the kit, follow the instructions step by step. It's made of plastic, so be careful not to break any parts. As for maintenance, keep the model clean and free of dust. If you use the optional Seuthe smoke generator, make sure to follow its specific maintenance guidelines. Overall, with a little care, this asphalt plant will be a great long - term addition to your railroad layout.