Walthers Cornerstone Series HO Scale Stockyard

Walthers Cornerstone Series Kit HO Scale Stockyard

In every U.S. and Canadian railroad, cattle and livestock were important traffic. Federal laws mandated that animals be rested and fed en route, so stock pens like this could be found in yards as well as small towns. Huge stockyards, covering several acres, could be found in big cities, and packing plants needed pens to hold livestock. This kit, with its modular design, builds everything from the small town loading pen to the big city stockyard.

The kit includes detailed parts for two pens with loading chutes, which align with 40' stock cars, plus a lean-to for shelter or feeding. The dimensions of the assembled model are 10.5 x 9 (26.6 x 22.8cm).

These are hobby-grade products, securely packed for protection in shipping. However, it is important to handle them with care when removing from the package to avoid breakage.

The importance of cattle and livestock traffic on U.S. and Canadian railroads is reflected in the Federal laws that required animals to be rested and fed during their journeys. As a result, stock pens could be found in yards and small towns across the country. In the larger cities, huge stockyards, covering several acres, were established to accommodate the needs of packing plants, which required pens to hold the livestock.

The Walthers Cornerstone Series Kit HO Scale Stockyard captures this essential aspect of railroad history. With its modular design, the kit allows users to build everything from a small town loading pen to a large city stockyard. The detailed parts, including the two pens with loading chutes that align with 40' stock cars, and the lean-to for shelter or feeding, ensure a realistic and comprehensive model.

The high-quality construction of these hobby-grade products is evident in the secure packaging used for shipping. However, it is crucial to handle the kit with care when removing it from the package to prevent any potential breakage. With the proper precautions, users can enjoy the satisfaction of assembling and displaying this faithful representation of an important piece of railroad history.

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