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

For a working coal yard, can be used with FL 126.
Size (mm) 55 x 64 x 15. The Harburn Hamlet range of painted resin accessories provide interesting scenic details for your layout.

Model of a small 'prefab' concrete panel building

Kit includes 48 coal sacks. Initially coal was transported in 12 ton wagons to railway yards. Coal merchants then transferred it to heavy duty 1 cwt sacks for supply to customers. The kit also includes weights and scales; 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.

Stacked open coal sacks for use in a coal yard and as a flatbed lorry load for domestic delivery.
Size approx (mm) L52 x W25 x H18. The Harburn Hamlet range of painted resin accessories provide interesting scenic details for your layout.

A neat array of coal sacks, 10 ready filled, leaning against folded empties, complete with the coalman's special shovel designed to filter out the 'slack'!
Size (mm) 30 x 25 x 9. The Harburn Hamlet range of painted resin accessories provide interesting scenic details for your layout.

These are the larger coal sacks from an earlier time.
Size approx (mm) L30 x W25 x H10. The Harburn Hamlet range of painted resin accessories provide interesting scenic details for your layout.

Suitable for extending the Coal Depot (Ref 532) or as a stand alone item. The Ratio 526 Coal Sacks kit and Peco Scene Real Coal Refs PS-330,1 and 2 can provide extra detailing. Glue and paints required to complete model. Footprint: 75mm x 32mm

Single moulding, no assembly required.

Coal load to fit a Hornby (TM) 4 plank wagon.
Size 56.5 x 26.5mm. The Harburn Hamlet range of painted resin accessories provide interesting scenic details for your layout.

Coal facilities were essential at all stations in the steam era; for heating, supplies for the area and for locos. A larger coal yard can be made by adding more SS17 coal bunkers. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint:122mm x 50mm.

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