{"product_id":"walthers-933-3258-n-cornerstone-butterfly-style-station-platform-shelter-kits","title":"Walthers 933-3258 N Butterfly-Style Station Platform Shelter Cornerstone Kit","description":"This is a Walthers 933-3258 N Scale Butterfly-Style Station Platform Shelter Cornerstone Kit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom suburban station to busy city terminal, the platform was the first and last stop for every passenger. Tall walkways allowed passengers fast and easy access to and from trains. The hard surface made it easy to wheel baggage and mail carts into place, as well as supplies for the diner or other cars. And since no one liked being too wet or warm, a roof provided some protection from the elements. As an alternate to costly train sheds, American railroads tried three distinct styles of station platforms including the Busch, Umbrella and Butterfly types. Of these, the Butterfly (so named because of its up-swept, wing-shaped roof) was cheaper to build and eliminated the maintenance headaches of other designs. Providing plenty of ventilation for engine exhaust and just enough protection from the sun and rain for passengers, Butterfly platforms gained widespread popularity early in the 20th century. Now you can build a detailed terminal scene for your passenger service with this all-new kit. Based on the almost universal Butterfly design, platforms of this type can be found at stations in big cities and outlying suburbs where they have served passengers for many years. Parts for eight complete platforms (each 6 15cm long) are provided, and the kit has a modular design so longer platforms can easily be built to fit your space. Optional underground subway stair ways, wooden walkway crossings between tracks, platform benches, detailed steel columns and platform signboards are all included. Ideal for use with any steam-, transition- or diesel-era layout, the platforms look great alongside Union Station (933-3257, sold separately) and similar station facilities. Each Section Measures: 6-1\/8 x 1-1\/4 x 1-3\/8 15.3 x 3.1 x 3.4cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"May have store stamps and price tags. Has inner liners.\"\u003eP-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walthers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-3258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $29.98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e N Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building Kits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11551619. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11551619\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39258435813498,"sku":"P11551619","price":27.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/3321691.jpg?v=1750086677","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/walthers-933-3258-n-cornerstone-butterfly-style-station-platform-shelter-kits","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}