The Walthers Cornerstone Water Street Freight Terminal in N Scale is a great fit for trackside scenes from the early 1900s up to the 1970s and later. Freight terminals were crucial for railroads, dealing with less - than - carload lot (lcl) shipments. Goods arrived in boxcars or reefers and were moved to trucks for local delivery. Usually located near the main passenger station or classification yard, each railroad in a community had its own terminal. In modern times, these buildings have been turned into various things like trucking terminals or restaurants. This well - detailed structure comes with a brick office building, a freight house with loading docks for freight cars and trucks, and a collection of crates, barrels, and pallets. It fits any North American steam or diesel - era railroad from the early 1900s to the 1970s. It includes loading docks and canopies, along with crates, barrels, and pallets. It's an easy - to - build plastic kit molded in appropriate colors. Measures: 11 x 3 - 1/2' (27.5 x 8.7cm).

Using this Walthers Water Street Freight Terminal is a breeze. First, find a suitable spot on your N - scale railroad layout that represents the early 1900s to 1970s era. The terminal fits well near the main passenger station or classification yard. Once you've chosen the location, start assembling the easy - to - build plastic kit. The pieces are molded in appropriate colors, so you don't have to worry much about painting right away. Place the crates, barrels, and pallets around the freight house and loading docks to add a realistic touch. For maintenance, keep it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures as this can damage the plastic. If it gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might affect the colors. That's all there is to it, and you'll have a great - looking freight terminal for your railroad scene.