The Walthers Cornerstone Blue Star Ready Mix Plant in HO scale is a must - have for your diesel - era railroad. It replicates a widely used real - world prototype, much like the ones where the concrete for your basement or layout room might have originated. Concrete, a construction staple since 500 BC, is the most commonly used building material today due to its low cost, durability, strength, and versatility. It can shape everything from roads and buildings to birdbaths and railroad ties. Modern projects rely on ready - mix plants for consistent mixtures. At this plant, fine aggregates like sand, gravel, and small pebbles, along with coarse blast furnace slag and powdered portland cement, arrive by rail. They're mixed with water and air to meet each customer's needs and then loaded into mixer trucks for delivery. This plant will be an excellent addition to your contemporary HO railroad. Its tall yet unobtrusive profile captures the real - life look without overpowering other structures and scenery. The easy - to - build plastic kit comes with an elevated control room/office, realistic piping, a materials elevator, a dust collector, and ladder details. It features a prototypical loading tower, is great for diesel - era scenes, has an attached office, realistic piping, is molded in appropriate colors, and is a breeze to assemble. Measures: 7 - 3/4 x 8 - 1/8 x 11 - 3/4' (19.3 x 20.3 x 29.3cm).

Using this HO scale Walthers Blue Star Ready Mix Plant is easy. First, find a suitable spot on your railroad layout for it. Make sure there's enough space for it and other structures around. When assembling the easy - to - build plastic kit, follow the instructions step by step. Connect the realistic piping carefully to ensure it looks authentic. Place the materials elevator in position and attach the dust collector and ladder details. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust. You can use a soft brush to gently clean the small parts. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might damage the colors. If you need to move the plant, handle it carefully to prevent any breakage of the small components. This way, your Blue Star Ready Mix Plant will stay in great shape and enhance your railroad layout for a long time.