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.

10 6mm high self adhesive Water Meadow Grass tuft strips, each approximately 130mm long, to stick down wherever required on your layout or diorama.

Supplied in a square-section tube, the three separate sheets will match perfectly together to form a continuous run of 2400mm (95in), and reaching to a height of 333mm (13in). Future backscenes will match at either end allowing longer runs of scenery throughout the full length of a layout.

The Craftsman series from Wills offers the more experienced modeller a cost effective way to make large, highly individual models. They cover a range of typically British buildings both railway and domestic; each kit includes plastic moulded materials sheets, detailed parts, illustrated instructions and templates. The use of sheet materials rather than moulded parts for the main components allows the opportunity to easily modify the design to suit your needs. Should you wish to extend the building the same materials sheets are available separately (see the Wills Materials Pack range). Similarly it would be easy to add additional doors and/or windows if required.

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

Often seen in the loco yard or near the platform end. Use LK-2 Water Cranes if additional cranes are required.

A raised water supply for an engine shed or to supply platform water cranes (See Ratio 413 and Peco LK-2 Water Cranes, also Ratio 550 Water Troughs). Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: 66mm x 55mm.

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.

A essential feature on steam era main lines for over 100 years; this kit contains parts to make 370mm of troughs and includes relevant signboards. Use in conjunction with the Large Water Tower (Ref 256). Glue and paints are required to complete this model.

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.

Enables you to make a building into a water mill. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model.

Pack includes 10 pieces