Walthers Cornerstone Series User manual

N Structure Kit
UNION STATION
933-3257
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Thanks for purchasing this Cornerstone Series® kit. All parts are styrene, so use only compatible glue and paint. Please read the instruc-
tions and study the drawings before starting.
Your new model is based on a prototype constructed by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy in 1891 at Omaha, Nebraska. It was extensively
remodeled in 1931 and the kit is based on the building as it looked after that time. The structure still stands as of late 2001, but after being
empty and neglected for years, it is in poor condition.
Serving a fascinating variety of trains (some stations handled hundreds of trains daily) with a wide range of equipment and schedules, your
new Union Station is a perfect addition to any size layout. Where space is limited, it can be the focal point of operations. It can easily be
used as a head or side station and installed at or above the level of the tracks.
A wide range of passenger cars, figures, vehicles and accessories are available to set the scene. See your dealer, or check out the latest
Walthers N&Z Scale Model Railroad Reference book or visit our Web-site at www.waltherscornerstone.com for more ideas.
1. Glue the windows (27,31) and doors (24) in place on the back sides of the appropriate walls (3,15). Then glue the “glass” (25,
28,32) onto the backs of the windows and doors.
2. Glue walls (10,15) together and to the base (1). Then glue the front wall (3) in place, by itself, on the base. Note: Use the ridges on
10
15
10
27 x 5
28 x 5
32 x2
31 x 2
24 x5
28 x5
27 x5
25 x3
24 x3
1
3
8 x12
the base to position correctly.
3. Glue the columns (8) together
and then onto the pads on the
base (1), in front of wall #3.
25 x5

4. Glue the short side walls (4,5) to the base and wall #3. Note: Use the
ridges on the base to position.
5. Glue the ceiling (6) onto the tops of the columns, the side walls and
wall #3.
6. Glue the wall backs (9,11) onto the main walls (2,10,15) as
shown. Glue the clock back (34) in place on the back of wall #2.
Then glue the forward front wall (2) to the base, in front of the
columns.
7. Glue the main roof (18) in place. Then glue on the vents (33)
and large skylights (19).
33 x4
19 x5
33 x4
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9
11
6
3
9
2
5
4
34
8. To assemble the left wing start by gluing
the windows (27,29,31) and doors (24,26)
into the back sides of the appropriate walls
(13,14,17). Next glue the “glass” (25,
28,30,32) onto the backs of the windows
and door.
9. Glue the walls (13,14,17) together and to
the base (7). Next glue the canopy (22) in
place on the end wall (14).
10. Using walls #’s 12 and 16,
follow steps 8 and 9 to assemble
the right wing as shown.
22
13
30 x3
29 x3
32 x3
31 x3
14
28
27
29 x2
30 x2
30 x3
29 x3
31 x2
32 x2
31 x2
32 x2
25
24
7
26
30 x3
29 x3
26
32 x2
31 x2
16
12
30 x3
29 x3
32 x3
31 x3
30 x2
29 x2
32 x2
31 x2
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24
28
27
22
18
7
17
14

DECALING
1. After cutting out the decal, dip in water for 10 seconds, remove and let stand for 1 minute.
Slide decal onto surface, position and then blot off any excess water.
2. Lightly brush Micro Sol® on top. This will soften the decal allowing it to conform to
irregular surfaces. DO NOT TOUCH DECAL while wet!
3. When the decal is thoroughly dry, check for any trapped air bubbles. Prick them with the
point of a small pin or hobby knife blade and apply more Micro Sol®.
11. Glue the roofs (20) onto both wings. Then glue on the vents (33) and the small
skylights (21).
12. Finish by gluing the wings to the main structure, using the tab on the main base to
fit into the indentations on the wing bases.
21
33 x 3 33 x 3
20
indentation
21
33 x 3
33 x 3
20
Tab