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Parts match conveyors supplied in the Western Coal Flood Loader 933-3089. The Modern Conveyors kit is one of many \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/933931949HObldg\" title=\"structures\"\u003eCornerstone, Trainline and SceneMaster HO Scale structures and outbuildings.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eParts match Western Coal Flood Loader conveyors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMolded in gray plastic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Each Modern Conveyors kit includes 21\"  52.5cm of conveyors and supports.","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179546501485,"sku":"933-3518","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/933-3518_01_f1aeef32-764c-4b85-bf6c-0dc233105c5f.gif?v=1774983928"},{"product_id":"dry-bulk-semi-trailer-assembled-transload-facility-medusa-cement","title":"Dry Bulk Semi Trailer - Assembled - Transload Facility -- Medusa Cement","description":"The Walthers SceneMaster Dry Bulk Trailer is an HO Scale replica of trailers which are common sights on highways and in industrial areas. They're used for transporting powdered substances such as cement, frac sand, chemicals and more. These detailed HO Scale models are perfect for bringing added realism to your layout's roads, industrial plants, and distribution centers. SceneMaster Dry Bulk Trailers are ideal for adding realism to highway semi truck rigs along your railroad.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Large pneumatic trailers like this are used to transfer powdered substances and thick fluids for various industries \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Triple compartment pneumatic tank features top access hatches, discharge and charging piping \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Standard height kingpin allows attachment to tractors \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Movable wheels with metal axles \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Paint schemes selected to match many existing Cornerstone industries! \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Dimensions: 5-13\/16 x 1-1\/8 x 1-9\/16\" 14.7 x 2.8 x 4cm \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Undecorated version comes unassembled for easier detailing and decoration \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Compatible with SceneMaster semi-tractors (sold separately) \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Complete your scenes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/949allHOveh2025K\"\u003eSceneMaster HO Scale vehicles!\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Walthers SceneMaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179599290733,"sku":"949-2621","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/949-2621_01_1ed9c44e-be56-49cb-a994-47f095323af0.jpg?v=1774984105"},{"product_id":"diamond-coal-corporation-kit-19-3-8-x-13-3-16-x-7-1-2-49-2-x-33-4-x-19cm","title":"Diamond Coal Corporation -- Kit - 19-3\/8 x 13-3\/16 x 7-1\/2\"  49.2 x 33.4 x 19cm","description":"Add a realistic coal mine tipple to your railroad with the Walthers Cornerstone Diamond Coal Corporation kit. Based on a typical small trackside coal tipple for loading hoppers or gondolas, this easy-to-build kit features realistic corrugated metal construction, steel supports and separate ladders and stairways. The kit also includes a conveyor with supports that can be run underground into the mind or distant mine head. As shown Diamond Coal Corporation measures: 19-3\/8 x 13-3\/16 x 7-1\/2\"  49.2 x 33.4 x 19cm. Track Spacing - 2-1\/2\"  64mm. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthentic coal tipple for steam or diesel eras \/li\u0026gt; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical of coal loaders across the US\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse alone at trackside or as part of a larger coal mine operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConveyor and supports for above or below-ground operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate slack bin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRealistic corrugated metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandle hoppers, gondolas or trucks on two loading pockets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate windows, walkway and stairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinted signs \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-build plastic kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMolded in two colors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179652997485,"sku":"933-4046","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/933-4046_01_d984496e-7e54-4135-8681-a71f99496dd9.gif?v=1774983968"},{"product_id":"coal-trestle-kit-24-1-2-x-4-3-8-x-1-3-4-62-3-x-11-1-x-4-4cm","title":"Coal Trestle -- Kit - 24-1\/2 x 4-3\/8 x 1-3\/4\" 62.3 x 11.1 x 4.4cm","description":"Make quick work of coal deliveries in tight spaces with the HO Coal Trestle kit from Cornerstone! Installed in tight city lots and rural locations, the prototypes used gravity to speed unloading (and retun to the railroads) of hoppers from the 1900s to the 1960s. Other features include:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMolded ramp simplifies modeling track on grade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed trestle with supports, abutment, railing and walkway - optional bulkheads to build below-track storage bins also included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate coal conveyor - prototypes also moved sand and gravel from hoppers to trucks\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eGreat addition to trackside coal dealers, lumber and building materials yards, heavy industries and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179676426605,"sku":"933-4093","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/933-4093_01_dffdb79d-bf00-4ef2-8e1c-76a2c479f610.jpg?v=1774983976"},{"product_id":"vintage-coal-dealer-kit","title":"Vintage Coal Dealer -- Kit","description":"The prototypes for coal and oil dealers like the Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Vintage Coal Dealer were well known to everyone in town. Shoehorned alongside mainlines and sidings, these businesses sold coal for home heating by the bagful or the ton and delivered to your house. Commercial accounts like small factories and stores were also serviced. As oil furnaces became common, many dealers expanded their line to include home heating oil too.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Whether in a big city scene or a quiet country town, this kit looks great next to the tracks of your HO Scale railroad. And like the prototypes, the buildings are easily arranged to fit in odd-shaped spaces. Typical of facilities commonly seen in the US from the 1920s to the 1960s, this Vintage Coal Dealer can be built as a free-standing business. This is a great location for spotting those hoppers and tank cars. The Vintage Coal Dealer kit includes: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrick office building\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcrete coal bunker with between-the-rails unloading grate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo coal conveyors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVertical steel fuel tanks with pump house\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed trestle with supports, abutment, railing and walkway with optional bulkheads to build below-track storage bins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMolded approach ramp for coal trestle. 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The 70-ton capacity car was widely used to haul coal, but was also used to carry aggregates, minerals or ballast. Each model features nine side panels and roadname-appropriate flat or arched ends. The car is ready to run on your HO railroad with a die-cast metal chassis, correct 33\" RP-25 turned metal wheelsets and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAll New Tooling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available!\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Car follows 70-ton, 9-panel AAR design \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e 40'8\" inside length \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Available with or without end arches as appropriate \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Road-specific ends \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Ajax hand brake  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Die-cast chassis for excellent performance loaded or empty \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Correct 33\" turned metal RP-25 wheels \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Add an instant load with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/214flexloads2024K\"\u003eChooch Flexible coal loads\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The AAR 70-Ton 3-Bay Open Hopper is one of many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/910allHOhop2024K\"\u003eWalthersMainline HO Scale hopper cars.\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179680588141,"sku":"910-56739","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/910-56739_01_3aef5fac-810e-4cc8-b7b3-33d32f303b01.jpg?v=1774984089"},{"product_id":"70-ton-aar-3-bay-open-hopper-ready-to-run-denver-rio-grande-western-18900","title":"70-Ton AAR 3-Bay Open Hopper - Ready to Run -- Denver \u0026 Rio Grande Western #18900","description":"The WalthersMainline HO Scale AAR 70-Ton 3-Bay Open Hopper is based on a design adopted by the Association of American Railroads. The 70-ton capacity car was widely used to haul coal, but was also used to carry aggregates, minerals or ballast. Each model features nine side panels and roadname-appropriate flat or arched ends. The car is ready to run on your HO railroad with a die-cast metal chassis, correct 33\" RP-25 turned metal wheelsets and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAll New Tooling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available!\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Car follows 70-ton, 9-panel AAR design \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e 40'8\" inside length \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Available with or without end arches as appropriate \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Road-specific ends \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Ajax hand brake  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Die-cast chassis for excellent performance loaded or empty \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Correct 33\" turned metal RP-25 wheels \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Add an instant load with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/214flexloads2024K\"\u003eChooch Flexible coal loads\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The AAR 70-Ton 3-Bay Open Hopper is one of many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/910allHOhop2024K\"\u003eWalthersMainline HO Scale hopper cars.\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179684716909,"sku":"910-56745","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/910-56745_01_f62974bf-486b-47a6-9d13-ca78b0902212.jpg?v=1774984091"},{"product_id":"50-rd-4-hopper-3-pack-ready-to-run-virginia-power-vapx-98014-98049-98246","title":"50' RD-4 Hopper 3-Pack - Ready to Run -- Virginia Power VAPX #98014, 98049, 98246","description":"Coal traffic is big business for the railroads of today, and it's easy to model with these three-packs of WalthersMainline RD-4 Hoppers! Introduced in the 1990s, the prototypes are equipped with both rotary couplers and rapid-discharge bottom gates for quick unloading at any power plant, but can also be found hauling scrap and other bulk loads. These railroad-ready models have a detailed body with separately applied door mechanisms, brake gear and interior bracing. Each rides on a heavy die-cast metal underframe for excellent performance, and includes 33\" RP-25 turned metal wheelsets. Two cars are equipped with a Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle coupler for the outside end, with dummy knuckle couplers on intermediate cars. The perfect starting point for a new unit train or for expanding your current fleet, each set includes three cars in the same scheme with three different, limited-run car numbers, for a total of six cars each - three matching single cars with different numbers are also available separately. Be sure to check out Cornerstone coal mines, flood loaders and power plant kits to model a full range of operations!","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179697889645,"sku":"910-56881","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/910-56881_01_4d90c61f-d38a-4fb9-ab1e-69890b38a6ee.jpg?v=1774984097"},{"product_id":"construction-workers-pkg-6-set-1","title":"Construction Workers pkg(6) - Set #1","description":"Bring new life to your layout with ready-to-use Walthers SceneMaster figure sets! 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Dressed in appropriate clothing, molded in realistic poses and finished in authentic colors, this layout-ready set looks great alongside any project from a new highway to a high-rise!","brand":"Walthers SceneMaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179740750189,"sku":"949-6047","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/949-6047_01_50990c44-2890-4ac1-9d6a-1e94826fc360.jpg?v=1774984145"},{"product_id":"50-100-ton-4-bay-hopper-ready-to-run-chicago-eastern-illinois-587908","title":"50' 100-Ton 4-Bay Hopper - Ready to Run -- Chicago \u0026 Eastern Illinois #587908","description":"Used to move coal and other bulk loads all over the continent, prototypes for the WalthersMainline 50' 100-Ton 4-Bay Hopper were in service from the mid-1960s to mid 2000s. Each model is highly detailed and ready for service on your HO railroad with a die-cast metal underframe, sloped sheet braces, updated brake gear, correct 36\" RP-25 turned metal wheelsets and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOne time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available!\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePrototypes in service from mid-1960s to mid-2000s \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Standard car for 1980s and later Powder River unit coal trains serving power plants \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Also used to transport stone and other bulk loads \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Die-cast metal underframe for excellent performance loaded or empty \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Sloped sheet braces and updated brake gear \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Correct 36\" turned metal RP-25 wheels \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Add loads with flexible textured coal load sheets from Chooch Enterprises(R) (214-8708 and 214-8710, sold separately) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  The 50' 100-Ton 4-Bay Hopper is one of many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/910allHOhop2024K\"\u003eWalthersMainline HO Scale hopper cars.\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179743732077,"sku":"910-57803","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/7228\/6317\/files\/910-57803_01_75897a26-6a7a-4a05-a3e2-fd3f6188e102.jpg?v=1774984120"},{"product_id":"medusa-cement-company-kit-9-x-7-x-11-22-5-x-17-5-x-27-5cm","title":"Medusa Cement Company -- Kit - 9 x 7 x 11\"  22.5 x 17.5 x 27.5cm","description":"Cement distribution plants such as Medusa Cement are vital to the construction industry, providing the bulk cement used to make concrete. 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The energy crunch of the early 70s and the move toward improved air quality left coal-fired power plants and other industries in need of clean-burning, low sulfur coal. Vast deposits were available in the western US, but getting coal to customers was a big logistical problem. Several ideas were suggested, but in the end, railroads became the primary means of transport.    Coal soon represented a considerable part of the traffic on many lines. As a cost-cutting measure, some large power companies adopted the just in time approach to buying coal. This means trains had to deliver on time, as only a small stockpile was maintained, and in essence, the unit trains became a rolling conveyor belt.    In order to meet these tough schedules, a new generation of cars and motive power were introduced, and the methods of loading coal on the trains also changed.    The Flood Loader is served by a network of conveyors, these large buildings are essentially storage bins, which load entire trains on the move. After coal has been washed, crushed to size and graded, it's delivered from these facilities to the flood loader, which can be quite some distance away, via conveyor belt.    In operation, a unit train enters the loader at walking speed, about 4 mph. Loading begins when the first car rolls under the chute, a job handled by detectors and computers. In a matter of minutes the car is filled to capacity and loading begins on the next. Some loaders also use their computers to briefly stop the flow between cars, producing a down hill slope to the load. Others run continuously, and a wheel loader is used to reclaim the spilled coal. As the last car clears, the loader stops automatically and begins refilling for the next train. Now fully loaded, the unit train passes over a weigh-in-motion scale, to verify the actual amount of coal being shipped to the customer.    Seen in both eastern and western coalfields, the Coal Flood Loader is a great way to add variety to coal operations on your line. 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With today's \"just in time\" coal delivery, meeting customer schedules demands equipment that's up to the job. Based on large-silo coal loaders, flood loaders like this are now used in both eastern and western coalfields. Essentially storage silos that hold tons of coal for quickly loading unit train gondolas and hoppers, these large structures are fed by conveyor systems from mines and coal processors or washers that can be miles away - perfect for adding a large industrial shipper along your railroad without modeling the huge associated mine shaft or pit - it's implied it's somewhere off the layout!    The Western Coal Flood Loader includes a variety of rooftop machinery that puts realistic detail in this highly visible location. Modular conveyor sections can be arranged in a variety of ways, or combined with other buildings like the New River Mining Company, (933-3017) or Glacier Gravel (933-3062, this structure is similar to a coal crusher-grader) to model a complete scene. Stackable loading silo sections allow you to easily build a tall or short structure that can fit wherever overhead clearance may be limited, such as on multi-deck layouts. As shown the kit measures 32 x 4-1\/2 x 16\"  81.3 x 11.4 x 40.6cm. Conveyor sections are each 7-1\/16\"  18cm long. 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Best of all, the rotary kiln connecting the processing buildings is easily motorized using the Walthers Motorizing Kit, 933-1050 (sold separately). This long, rotating cylindrical kiln will add motion and authenticity to your cement factory complex. Valley Cement is a great destination for Walthers ready-to-run covered hoppers and open-top coal and aggregate hoppers. 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