Milwaukee, Wis. - Walthers announces the release of the new Cornerstone Series® Pella Brick Depot kit in N Scale. This unique brick station is based on a Rock Island prototype that still stands at Pella, Iowa. Item #933-3818 is priced at $34.98 and will be available in January 2008.

Railroads went to great lengths to provide important towns with a "proper" depot that projected a positive image of the community and their company. Larger and busier towns, or those served by more than one railroad, typically received fancier structures with more elaborate trim and attention to detail. While most were built of wood, brick was sometimes chosen for its appearance, durability and the image of strength it projected. Such was the case with the Rock Island depot at Pella, Iowa. This distinctive design featured brick construction, leaded-glass door transoms and a bell roof with flowing lines that gave the structure its unique identity. Today, the structure is on the National Register of Historic Places and houses a museum.

Like the prototype, this Cornerstone Series kit is a unique addition to any small town. The N Scale model captures all the fine detail of the prototype and because it's similar to depots used by many railroads, makes a great addition to any steam- or diesel-era layout.

The new Pella Brick Depot kit will be arriving in January 2008. For more information on Walthers Cornerstone Series N Scale kits, or to locate a dealer, visit Walthers on the Internet at walthers.com, call 414-527-0770 or write Walthers, P.O. Box 3039, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3039.