Bring the oil - industry charm to your HO Scale railroad with the Walthers Cornerstone United Petroleum Refining kit. Railroads play a crucial role in refinery operations, from car - moving switchers to freight - hauling mainlines. This well - designed kit captures the real - world look of an oil refinery in a layout - friendly size. It comes with a super - detailed main fractionating tower, furnace, piping group, heat exchangers, vacuum pipe still, and decal warning signs. Additional elements like piping, safety - caged ladders, platforms, and photo - etched brass handrails are included to enhance realism. The refinery measures 13 - 1/2 x 8 - 1/4 x 15' (34.3 x 21 x 38.1cm). It's an easy - to - build plastic kit suitable for diesel - era layouts. You can combine multiple kits for a larger complex, and it's molded in appropriate base colors.

Using this Walthers United Petroleum Refining kit is a breeze. First, unpack all the parts carefully and lay them out. Start with assembling the main fractionating tower, then move on to attaching the furnace, piping, and heat exchangers. Add the decal warning signs for an extra touch of realism. When working with the photo - etched brass handrails, use tweezers to handle them gently. For a larger complex, you can combine multiple kits, but make sure to plan your layout in advance. As for maintenance, keep the model in a dust - free environment. If it gets dirty, use a soft brush to clean it. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they may damage the plastic or the details of the model.