Say the word steel to even the most casual observer and they picture these towering giants. Looming hundreds of feet into the skyline, their maze of pipes and equipment stands in stark contrast to the lines of newer buildings. Running nonstop, no other part of a steel works generates as much rail traffic. Hoppers bring up load after load of iron ore or taconite, coke and limestone. Hot metal cars carry the molten steel to the converters, while slag cars take their loads to the dump.
At last, here's a model that captures the power of the prototype and still fits the average layout. This complete kit includes the furnace, stoves, dust collectors and cleaning system, piping, cast house, hearth, skip hoist, high line supports - over 300 parts in all. Yet, it's designed for easy construction and includes complete instructions. Your finished model can be used as the centerpiece of a layout serving the steel industry, or a super addition to any industrial area.
Dimensions:19-5/8 x 7-1/4 x 15-1/4". Highline 8-3/8 x 3-7/8"