The Walthers Cornerstone 933-3068 HO Scale Car Float Apron is where the rail-marine action happens, recreating the point at which railroads rolled freight cars onto barges. This structure centers on a movable apron, working much like a short bridge, that locks to the float so the tracks stay aligned during switching. As the barge and apron rise and fall with the tides, counterweights and lifting machinery housed in the towers at the end of the apron do the heavy work. A waterfront transfer point like this takes up little space yet feeds plenty of interchange traffic onto a busy layout.
This detailed HO plastic kit from Walthers Cornerstone features a positionable apron, detailed but unpowered hoisting towers, and supporting piers. Its three-track apron is designed to line up with the track pattern on the Walthers Railroad Car Float (933-3152, sold separately), letting you build a complete rail-marine scene. Metal Code 83 switch points are included for the trackwork on the 933-3068. Assembled, the finished model measures 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 8-5/8″ (21.2 x 21.2 x 21.6cm) in height above the water.
Key Features:
– HO scale (1:87) waterfront structure kit for rail-marine operations
– Item number 933-3068 from Walthers Cornerstone
– Positionable movable apron that locks to the car float
– Detailed hoisting towers and superstructure (unpowered)
– Metal Code 83 switch points included
– Three-track apron matches Railroad Car Float 933-3152 (sold separately)
– Supporting piers included
– Finished size 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 8-5/8″ (21.2 x 21.2 x 21.6cm), height above water
– Requires assembly
