Ratio Plastic Model Kits

Ratio Kits - GWR/LMS Joint Lines

Product Code: 411

Production Details:

After loading, open wagons were checked for height using this simple gauge to ensure that loads did not hit bridges etc. and therefore were usually placed near the yard exit. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. OO Gauge / 1:76 Scale.

Ratio Kits - SR Loading Gauge

Product Code: 412

Production Details:

After loading, open wagons were checked for height using this simple gauge to ensure that loads did not hit bridges etc. and therefore were usually placed near the yard exit. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. OO Gauge / 1:76 Scale.

Ratio Kits - Water Crane & Fire Devil

Product Code: 413

Production Details:

Stations often had these Water Cranes at the end of the platforms so the locomotives could be refilled without detaching them from the train. Also included is a coke brazier, called a 'fire devil' to keep the cast iron pipe from freezing up during the winter. These cranes were usually supplied by a large water tank (see Ratio 506 and 551 and Wills SS34 kits). Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. OO Gauge / 1:76 Scale.

Ratio Kits - Ground Signals

Product Code: 465

Production Details:

This kit makes 4 ground signals. Glue and paints is required to complete this model. Weathering can add realism. OO Gauge / 1:76 Scale.

Ratio Kits - Cattle Dock

Product Code: 502

Production Details:

A common feature of country stations large and small, whilst market town cattle docks could be very large indeed. Our model is of the one at Yeovil Pen Mill (GWR) Station, Somerset. Livestock (Modelscene Cows Ref. 5100, Sheep and Lambs Ref. 5110, Pigs Ref. 5108, and Horses Ref.5105) was conveyed on British railways until around 1973, although many cattle docks remained in place unused, becoming overgrown - an interesting scenic feature. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Technical Specification: Length: 170mm, Width: 110mm.

Ratio Kits - Platform / Ground Level Signal Box

Product Code: 503

Production Details:

Designed to be placed on a platform or as a ground level box, includes fire buckets and lamp. The Ratio Signal Box Interior kit 553 will provide a wealth of interior detail. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 65mm x 50mm. Technical Specification: Length: 65mm, Width: 50mm.

Ratio Kits - Station Building

Product Code: 504

Production Details:

A model of the station at Castle Cary, Somerset. Although of typically GWR design, it can be adapted to suit that of other railway companies. The kit includes notice boards, telephone and first aid boxes. See also Modelscene Station Staff 5059, Passengers Standing Sets A and B 5057 and 5058 and Passengers Seated Ref. 5056. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 210mm x 135mm (inc. canopy). Technical Specification: Length: 210mm, Width: 135mm

Ratio Kits - Coaling Stage

Product Code: 505

Production Details:

An essential part of every small steam loco depot, add some Peco Scene Real Coal Refs PS-330/1/2 for full effect. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering (Peco Scene PS-362 Coal Dust) can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 60mm x 55mm. Technical Specification: Length: 60mm, Width: 55mm.

Ratio Kits - Square Water Tower

Product Code: 506

Production Details:

A fairly universal design seen at many steam loco depots. The kit includes water gauge, water crane, fire buckets and lamp. Use the Ratio 413 Water Crane and Fire Devil kit if further cranes are required. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 90mm x 60mm. Technical Specification: Length: 90mm, Width: 60mm.

Ratio Kits - Wooden Lineside Huts

Product Code: 511

Production Details:

2 huts for shelter and tool storage or with many other uses; platelayers huts, tool stores, lamp huts etc. - even garden/allotment sheds or temporary site huts. Glue and paints required to complete model. Footprint: 42mm x 32mm each. Technical Specification: Length: 42mm, Width: 32mm.

Ratio Kits - Pallets, Sacks and Barrels

Product Code: 514

Production Details:

30 sacks, 6 pallets and 4 barrels; useful for detailing around the Goods Shed (Ratio 534), Coal/Timber Merchants (Ratio 525), Provendor Store (Ratio 513) or station yard. Glue and paints required to complete model.

Ratio Kits - Island Platform Apex Roof Canopy

Product Code: 515

Production Details:

A useful cover for passengers awaiting their train. Several kits can be combined to protect a long platform, they can also be used side by side. Glue and paints required to complete model. Footprint: 270mm x 52mm. Technical Specification: Length: 270mm, Width: 52mm

Ratio Kits - Concrete Lineside Huts (2)

Product Code: 518

Production Details:

The Southern Railway produced pre-cast concrete huts after WW2 to replace wooden huts in many locations; these were used by platelayers to store tools and for shelter. Glue and paints required to complete model. Kit includes parts for 2 huts: Footprint: 50mm x 38mm each. Technical Specification: Length: 50mm, Width: 38mm.

Ratio Kits - Weighbridge and Hut

Product Code: 524

Production Details:

Many goods yards had weigh bridges so that the 'carriage price' of a load to be carried by rail could be costed. Goods were then loaded into the goods shed. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Technical Specification: Length: Weighing Deck: 85 Hut: 45mm, Width: Weighing Deck: 50 Hut: 35mm

Ratio Kits - Coal / Timber Merchants

Product Code: 525

Production Details:

Many merchants had private sidings where they could be supplied directly by rail. This kit includes office, loading platform, coal scales, hoist and 2 lamps and can be constructed in a number of ways. The Ratio 514 Pallets, Sacks and Barrels, 526 Coal Sacks kits and Modelscene 5029 Coalmen and Scales can provide extra detailing. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 160mm x 105mm.  Technical Specification: Length: 160mm, Width: 105mm.

Ratio Kits - Water Tower, GW Pillar

Product Code: 528

Production Details:

Water towers with cranes were generally used on platforms and in other areas with restricted space. This kit will build either a tower with a flat top or the familiar GWR conical type. Includes stove, water crane etc. as well as etched brass chain and ladder; glue and paints required to complete model. Use the Ratio Water Crane and Fire Devil Kit 413 if further cranes are required.

Ratio Kits - Oil Depot

Product Code: 529

Production Details:

Oil depot for distribution of domestic oil, which was transferred to road vehicles to deliver to domestic customers. Kit includes hut, base , pipe fittings, catwalk, ladders and Esso transfers. The Peco Wonderful Wagons Petrol Tanker Kits R-75RD and R-75S kits can be used as delivery vehicles. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 180mm x 95mm. Technical Specification: Length: 180mm, Width: 95mm.

Ratio Kits - Yard Crane

Product Code: 531

Production Details:

Used for loading goods onto wagons, these cranes were to be found by bay platforms in small stations with no goods sheds or in the yard of larger stations. The kit includes fine chain for the operating drive wheels and cord for the jib. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model.

Ratio Kits - Coal Depot

Product Code: 532

Production Details:

In the days when everything came by rail, even the smallest goods yard would provide a facility for the local coal merchant next to a siding. The Ratio 526 Coal Sacks kit and Peco Scene Real Coal Refs PS-330,1 and 2 can provide extra detailing, as can the Modelscene Coalman and Scales Ref. 5029. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 140mm x 30mm. Technical Specification: Length: 140mm, Width: 30mm.

Ratio Kits - Yard Office

Product Code: 535

Production Details:

Often, the yard foreman would have an office near the yard gate, for completing paperwork and answering the telephone (don't forget the telegraph poles [Ref 452]!). Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: 46mm x 30mm. Technical Specification: Length: 46mm, Width: 30mm.

Ratio Kits - Gutters / Downpipes

Product Code: 538

Production Details:

Pack includes: 432mm of guttering, 465mm of soffits, 4 x 71mm down pipes, 1 angled water pipe and 14 down pipe brackets.

Ratio Kits - Hoist

Product Code: 543

Production Details:

Used for light lifting work in goods depots and other yards. Also to be found inside goods sheds for unloading wagons. Chain included; kit requires glue and paints to complete. Technical Specification: Length: 760mm.

Ratio Kits - Loco Lifting Hoist

Product Code: 545

Production Details:

Modelled on a hoist found at Plymouth Laira depot which is still in use today assisting with the maintenance of Locos and rolling stock. An Inspection Pit (Peco LK-56/156) was also often provided. The Rolling Underframe kit (Ref 546A) can be added to transform this unit into a movable crane. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Technical Specification: Length: 90mm, Width: 62mm. OO Gauge / 1:76 Scale.

Ratio Kits -Traversing Crane

Product Code: 546

Production Details:

From the late 1960's the spread of shipping containers revolutionised the transport of goods. On the railways marshalling yards gave way to intermodal depots as containers are transferred between ships, trains and road vehicles. The Rolling Underframe kit (Ref 546A) can be added to transform this unit into a movable crane. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Technical Specification: Height:125mm, Length: 61mm, Width: 153mm. OO Gauge / 1:76 Scale.

Ratio Kits - Coaling Tower

Product Code: 547

Production Details:

These towers are an impressive sight and were an essential feature on mainline railways. The Pecoscene ranges provide the perfect loading material, Real Coal (PS-330 -332), Limestone (PS-342 and 3), Sand (PS-344), Iron Ore (PS-340), Grey Stone (PS-300- 307), and Brown Stone (PS-310 - 317) for a quarry, mine or pit loading hopper. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: 64mm x 50mm, Height 95mm. Technical Specification: Length: 116mm, Width: 92mm.

Ratio Kits - Fogmans Hut

Product Code: 549

Production Details:

This kit replicates the precast concrete Southern Region example, often paired with the Concrete Hut (ref 518). A Fogman, when fog or snow reduced visibility, placed detonators on the rails ahead of signals or temporary speed restrictions imposed due to works etc. to provide additional warning to train drivers. The kit also includes a set of platelayers tools. Glue and paint are required to complete this kit. Footprint 20mm x 15mm. Technical Specification: Length: 20mm, Width: 15mm.

Ratio Kits - Water Trough

Product Code: 550

Production Details:

A essential feature on steam era main lines for over 100 years; this kit contains parts to make 760mm of troughs and includes relevant signboards. Use in conjunction with the large Water Tower (Ref 551). Glue and paints are required to complete this model. Technical Specification: Length: 760mm.

Ratio Kits - Handrail Stanchions, Single Rail

Product Code: 143

Production Details:

Always difficult to scratchbuild, these realistic features will enhance any industrial installation that needs a single rail safety barrier. Pack contains 20 injection moulded supports and 400mm length of brass wire. Suitable for OO/HO kit building and scratch building projects.

Ratio Kits - Hand Rail Stanchions, Double Rail

Product Code: 144

Production Details:

Keep on the right side of health and safety regulations - use these double rail stanchions in locations wherever the general public are allowed. Pack contains 20 injection moulded supports and approx 2 x 400mm length of nickel silver railing. Suitable for OO/HO kit building and scratch building projects.

Ratio Kits - Concrete Fencing Posts, Gates, Signs etc.

Product Code: 419

Production Details:

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism. The wire to represent the railings is not included; glue is also required to complete this model. This pack contains: • 50 Fence Posts, • 10 Gates, • 10 Signs, • 5 Stand Pipes, • 15 Cow Pats!

Ratio Kits - GWR Station Fencing, White

Product Code: 421

Production Details:

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. This pack contains 680mm of fencing. Technical Specification: Length: 680mm.

Ratio Kits - LMS Station Fencing, White

Product Code: 426

Production Details:

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. This pack contains 860mm of fencing. Technical Specification: Length: 680mm.

Ratio Kits - Concrete Fencing

Product Code: 429

Production Details:

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. This pack contains 485mm of fencing; the SR's modular design makes it easy to form ramp sections or follow other changes in ground contour. Technical Specification: Length: 485mm.

Ratio Kits - Security Fencing

Product Code: 436

Production Details:

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. This pack contains: • 1600mm of fencing, • Includes road and rail gates. Technical Specification: Length: 1600mm.

Ratio Kits - Lineside Fencing, Wood Brown (N-Gauge)

Product Code: 217

Production Details:

A common style of fencing found in many locations. Length: 840mm. Glue is required to complete this model. Suitable for N-Gauge kit building and scratch building projects.