diff --git a/src/newgrf.cpp b/src/newgrf.cpp
index d6babd6cf5..3e0a8ff913 100644
--- a/src/newgrf.cpp
+++ b/src/newgrf.cpp
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 #include "newgrf_industries.h"
 #include "newgrf_airporttiles.h"
 #include "newgrf_airport.h"
+#include "newgrf_object.h"
 #include "rev.h"
 #include "fios.h"
 #include "strings_func.h"
@@ -6794,6 +6795,9 @@ static void ResetNewGRFData()
 	ResetCustomIndustries();
 	ResetIndustries();
 
+	/* Reset the objects. */
+	ResetObjects();
+
 	/* Reset station classes */
 	StationClass::Reset();
 	ResetCustomStations();
diff --git a/src/newgrf_animation_type.h b/src/newgrf_animation_type.h
index 355aa81218..feb2bdfd85 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_animation_type.h
+++ b/src/newgrf_animation_type.h
@@ -53,4 +53,11 @@ enum AirpAnimationTrigger {
 	AAT_STATION_250_TICKS,   ///< Triggered every 250 ticks (for all tiles at the same time).
 };
 
+/** Animation triggers for objects. */
+enum ObjectAnimationTrigger {
+	OAT_BUILT,     ///< Triggered when the object is built (for all tiles at the same time).
+	OAT_TILELOOP,  ///< Triggered in the periodic tile loop.
+	OAT_250_TICKS, ///< Triggered every 250 ticks (for all tiles at the same time).
+};
+
 #endif /* NEWGRF_ANIMATION_TYPE_H */
diff --git a/src/newgrf_callbacks.h b/src/newgrf_callbacks.h
index 911ca71c9b..3cdd6abb07 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_callbacks.h
+++ b/src/newgrf_callbacks.h
@@ -251,6 +251,27 @@ enum CallbackID {
 
 	/** Called to determine text to show as airport layout name. */
 	CBID_AIRPORT_LAYOUT_NAME             = 0x156, // 15 bit callback
+
+	/** Callback done for each tile of an object to check the slope. */
+	CBID_OBJECT_LAND_SLOPE_CHECK         = 0x157, // 15 bit callback, not implemented
+
+	/** Determine the next animation frame for a house. */
+	CBID_OBJECT_ANIMATION_NEXT_FRAME     = 0x158, // 15 bit callback, not implemented
+
+	/** Called for periodically starting or stopping the animation. */
+	CBID_OBJECT_ANIMATION_START_STOP     = 0x159, // 15 bit callback, not implemented
+
+	/** Called to indicate how long the current animation frame should last. */
+	CBID_OBJECT_ANIMATION_SPEED          = 0x15A, // 8 bit callback, not implemented
+
+	/** Called to determine the colour of a town building. */
+	CBID_OBJECT_COLOUR                   = 0x15B, // 15 bit callback, not implemented
+
+	/** Called to determine more text in the fund object window */
+	CBID_OBJECT_FUND_MORE_TEXT           = 0x15C, // 15 bit callback, not implemented
+
+	/** Called to determine if one can alter the ground below an object tile */
+	CBID_OBJECT_AUTOSLOPE                = 0x15D, // 15 bit callback, not implemented
 };
 
 /**
@@ -346,6 +367,18 @@ enum IndustryTileCallbackMask {
 	CBM_INDT_AUTOSLOPE                = 6,  ///< decides allowance of autosloping
 };
 
+/**
+ * Callback masks for objects
+ */
+enum ObjectCallbackMask {
+	CBM_OBJ_SLOPE_CHECK               =  0, ///< decides slope suitability
+	CBM_OBJ_ANIMATION_NEXT_FRAME      =  1, ///< decides next animation frame
+	CBM_OBJ_ANIMATION_SPEED           =  2, ///< decides animation speed
+	CBM_OBJ_COLOUR                    =  3, ///< decide the color of the building
+	CBM_OBJ_FUND_MORE_TEXT            =  4, ///< additional text in fund window
+	CBM_OBJ_AUTOSLOPE                 =  5, ///< decides allowance of autosloping
+};
+
 /**
  * Callback masks for airport tiles
  */
diff --git a/src/newgrf_object.cpp b/src/newgrf_object.cpp
index 4728f876ad..e55ee7148f 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_object.cpp
+++ b/src/newgrf_object.cpp
@@ -10,15 +10,18 @@
 /** @file newgrf_object.cpp Handling of object NewGRFs. */
 
 #include "stdafx.h"
+#include "core/mem_func.hpp"
 #include "newgrf_object.h"
 #include "object_map.h"
 
-extern const ObjectSpec _original_objects[];
+extern const ObjectSpec _original_objects[NEW_OBJECT_OFFSET];
+/** All the object specifications. */
+static ObjectSpec _object_specs[NUM_OBJECTS];
 
 /* static */ const ObjectSpec *ObjectSpec::Get(ObjectType index)
 {
-	assert(index < OBJECT_MAX);
-	return &_original_objects[index];
+	assert(index < NUM_OBJECTS);
+	return &_object_specs[index];
 }
 
 /* static */ const ObjectSpec *ObjectSpec::GetByTile(TileIndex tile)
@@ -26,3 +29,13 @@ extern const ObjectSpec _original_objects[];
 	return ObjectSpec::Get(GetObjectType(tile));
 }
 
+/** This function initialize the spec arrays of objects. */
+void ResetObjects()
+{
+	/* Clean the pool. */
+	MemSetT(_object_specs, 0, lengthof(_object_specs));
+
+	/* And add our originals. */
+	MemCpyT(_object_specs, _original_objects, lengthof(_original_objects));
+}
+
diff --git a/src/newgrf_object.h b/src/newgrf_object.h
index 37429ab33a..41eb8ab825 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_object.h
+++ b/src/newgrf_object.h
@@ -31,9 +31,11 @@ enum ObjectFlags {
 	OBJECT_FLAG_NOT_ON_LAND        = 1 <<  9, ///< Object can not be on land, implicitly sets #OBJECT_FLAG_BUILT_ON_WATER.
 	OBJECT_FLAG_DRAW_WATER         = 1 << 10, ///< Object wants to be drawn on water.
 	OBJECT_FLAG_ALLOW_UNDER_BRIDGE = 1 << 11, ///< Object can built under a bridge.
+	OBJECT_FLAG_ANIM_RANDOM_BITS   = 1 << 12, ///< Object wants random bits in "next animation frame" callback
 };
 DECLARE_ENUM_AS_BIT_SET(ObjectFlags)
 
+void ResetObjects();
 
 /** An object that isn't use for transport, industries or houses. */
 struct ObjectSpec {
@@ -42,6 +44,7 @@ struct ObjectSpec {
 	uint8 build_cost_multiplier;  ///< Build cost multiplier per tile.
 	uint8 clear_cost_multiplier;  ///< Clear cost multiplier per tile.
 	ObjectFlags flags;            ///< Flags/settings related to the object.
+	bool enabled;                 ///< Is this spec enabled?
 
 	/**
 	 * Get the cost for building a structure of this type.
diff --git a/src/object_cmd.cpp b/src/object_cmd.cpp
index a8e8e5e19e..564c9f9a6d 100644
--- a/src/object_cmd.cpp
+++ b/src/object_cmd.cpp
@@ -121,9 +121,9 @@ CommandCost CmdBuildObject(TileIndex tile, DoCommandFlag flags, uint32 p1, uint3
 	CommandCost cost(EXPENSES_PROPERTY);
 
 	ObjectType type = (ObjectType)GB(p1, 0, 8);
-	if (type >= OBJECT_MAX) return CMD_ERROR;
-
 	const ObjectSpec *spec = ObjectSpec::Get(type);
+	if (!spec->enabled) return CMD_ERROR;
+
 	if (spec->flags & OBJECT_FLAG_ONLY_IN_SCENEDIT && (_game_mode != GM_EDITOR || _current_company != OWNER_NONE)) return CMD_ERROR;
 	if (spec->flags & OBJECT_FLAG_ONLY_IN_GAME && (_game_mode != GM_NORMAL || _current_company > MAX_COMPANIES)) return CMD_ERROR;
 
@@ -195,6 +195,10 @@ static void DrawTile_Object(TileInfo *ti)
 {
 	ObjectType type = GetObjectType(ti->tile);
 	const ObjectSpec *spec = ObjectSpec::Get(type);
+
+	/* Fall back for when the object doesn't exist anymore. */
+	if (!spec->enabled) type = OBJECT_TRANSMITTER;
+
 	if ((spec->flags & OBJECT_FLAG_HAS_NO_FOUNDATION) == 0) DrawFoundation(ti, GetFoundation_Object(ti->tile, ti->tileh));
 
 	const DrawTileSprites *dts = NULL;
diff --git a/src/object_type.h b/src/object_type.h
index d074878b20..db06669dd2 100644
--- a/src/object_type.h
+++ b/src/object_type.h
@@ -13,14 +13,17 @@
 #define OBJECT_TYPE_H
 
 /** Types of objects. */
-enum ObjectType {
-	OBJECT_TRANSMITTER = 0,    ///< The large antenna
-	OBJECT_LIGHTHOUSE  = 1,    ///< The nice lighthouse
-	OBJECT_STATUE      = 2,    ///< Statue in towns
-	OBJECT_OWNED_LAND  = 3,    ///< Owned land 'flag'
-	OBJECT_HQ          = 4,    ///< HeadQuarter of a player
-	OBJECT_MAX,
-};
+typedef uint16 ObjectType;
+
+static const ObjectType OBJECT_TRANSMITTER  =   0;    ///< The large antenna
+static const ObjectType OBJECT_LIGHTHOUSE   =   1;    ///< The nice lighthouse
+static const ObjectType OBJECT_STATUE       =   2;    ///< Statue in towns
+static const ObjectType OBJECT_OWNED_LAND   =   3;    ///< Owned land 'flag'
+static const ObjectType OBJECT_HQ           =   4;    ///< HeadQuarter of a player
+
+static const ObjectType NEW_OBJECT_OFFSET   =   5;    ///< Offset for new objects
+static const ObjectType NUM_OBJECTS         = 256;    ///< Number of supported objects
+static const ObjectType INVALID_OBJECT_TYPE = 0xFFFF; ///< An invalid object
 
 /** Unique identifier for an object. */
 typedef uint16 ObjectID;
diff --git a/src/table/object_land.h b/src/table/object_land.h
index 4932d278e6..c5c05fe520 100644
--- a/src/table/object_land.h
+++ b/src/table/object_land.h
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ static const DrawTileSprites _object_hq[] = {
 
 #undef TILE_SPRITE_LINE
 
-#define M(name, size, build_cost_multiplier, clear_cost_multiplier, flags) { name, size, build_cost_multiplier, clear_cost_multiplier, flags }
+#define M(name, size, build_cost_multiplier, clear_cost_multiplier, flags) { name, size, build_cost_multiplier, clear_cost_multiplier, flags, true }
 
 /** Specification of the original object structures. */
 extern const ObjectSpec _original_objects[] = {