The Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Modern Water Tower is a remarkable addition to your railroad scenery. Its prototypes are well - known landmarks in small towns, big cities, and factory areas. Since the 1960s, steel water towers like this have been a common sight. They play a crucial role in maintaining constant pressure in underground supply pipelines during peak demand. Usually the first thing visitors notice, most water towers have the village or business name on their side. Some are even decorated with state names, town slogans, logos, or a big happy face. This easy - to - build plastic kit comes with a body featuring realistic weld lines. At the base, there's a service door entrance and an overflow pipe. It also includes decals for three different town names. It's one of the many great Cornerstone HO Scale industrial buildings. It's perfect for layouts from the 1960s onwards. The kit has an authentic overflow pipe, access doorway, and a non - working top warning light. Measuring 9 - 1/2 inches (23.7 cm) tall and 3 - 1/8 inches (7.8 cm) in diameter, it's a great fit for your model railroad.

Using this Modern Water Tower kit is a breeze. First, open the package and take out all the parts. The kit is made of plastic and is easy to assemble. You can follow the included instructions step by step. When applying the decals for the town names, make sure to do it carefully to get a neat look. For placement, it's a great addition to your HO scale railroad layout, especially if you're aiming for a 1960s or later theme. As for maintenance, keep it away from sharp objects to avoid scratches. You can use a soft, dry cloth to dust it off occasionally. If it gets dirty, you can gently wash it with mild soap and water, then let it dry completely.