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.

Level Crossings were commonplace, particularly in towns and across such areas as the Fenland of Eastern England. Today most have been replaced by modern barriers. Can be used for double or single track; glue and paints required to complete model.

This modern style of crossing features 2 half barriers on each side of the track, protected by (dummy) warning lights. Can be used for double or single track; glue and paints required to complete model.

Many merchants had private sidings where they could be supplied directly by rail. This kit includes office, loading platform, hoist and can be constructed in a number of ways. The Peco range of wagon loads (e.g. NR-203 Timber Loads) for 10 and 15 ft. wagons provide realistic deliveries to these types of premises. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 85mm x 60mm

This common type of station water tower can be used either platform or ground mounted and is supplied with stove, drain, hose and etched ladder. The stove was used to stop the water freezing in the crane arm. Can also supply other platform mounted water cranes (Ratio Water Crane and Fire Devil Ref 212). Glue and paints required to complete model. Tank diameter:22mm.

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. This kit can easily be extended by adding more staithes using Ratio Coal Staithes kit 316. Glue and paints required to complete this model. Footprint 66mm x 23mm

These were a common feature in sidings where repairs, cleaning and maintenance were effected. This shed will cover 2 tracks and can easily be extended; the kit includes guttering and centre walkway. A versatile kit with many uses both on and off the railway. Glue and paints required to complete model. Footprint 178mm x 60mm.

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. Kit includes guttering, brass etched scales and weighing plate, barge boards, window and door; glue and paints required to complete this model. Footprint: 30mm x 15mm.

This versatile building would contain a boiler to provide steam either for a pump raising water or to generate electricity for a small factory. Sometimes a short siding was provided alongside for coal deliveries. Kit includes the main building, brick chimney, water tank and outbuilding. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts, painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 95mm x 65mm

Oil depot for distribution of domestic oil, which was transferred to road vehicles to deliver to domestic customers. Kit includes hut, base and pipe fittings and can easily be extended by using the Ratio Kit 315 Oil Tanks. Glue and paints required to complete this model. Footprint 80mm x 25mm

Adds the finishing touches to any signal box (See Ratio 236 and Peco NB-3 kits); it contains all you need to fit out a typical signal box including a 20-lever frame and a level crossing operating wheel. This kit also includes etched window frames, glazing, barge boards, guttering and downpipes. Glue and paints required to complete model.

Standard GWR Signal Box, numbered 8/28b by the Signalling Record Society, installed from the 1920's up until WW2. Our kit includes interior details such as levers, stove , desk and brass etched window frames. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts, painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 60mm x 25mm

This type of canopy is to be found across the country at many stations with island and bay platforms. It will match in well with the canopy on Station Building kit (Ref 204). Several kits can easily be combined to make larger canopies. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts, painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 210mm x 43mm

This kit represents a typical Goods Shed, essential to most railway stations for the storage and transfer of dry goods to road vehicles for distribution. The Peco range of wagon loads (e.g. NR-203 Timber Loads) for 10 and 15 ft. wagons provide realistic deliveries. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts, painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 90mm x 70mm

42 sacks, 10 pallets and 24 barrels. Glue and paints required to complete model.

A Southern Railway design that will span 2 tracks and includes smoke deflectors. This kit is easily extended using additional kits; glue and paints required to complete model. Span between tracks 75mm.

Pack contains 3 x 63mm lengths of etched brass laddering and includes safety cages and fixings.

A common style of fencing found in many locations. Length: 840mm. Glue is required to complete this model.

A common style of fencing found in many locations. Length: 840mm. Glue is required to complete this model.

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. This pack contains 356mm of fencing and includes 4 gates; the SR's modular design makes it easy to form ramp sections or follow other changes in ground contour.

This basic crane is an essential for all station yards, often found inside goods sheds or on loading banks. Used to lift loads up to 1 ton, the boom can be swung round on its base to transfer goods from road to rail vehicles. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts, painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Base Diameter: 25mm

These simple kit lamps can represent oil, gas or electric lamps. Supplied in a pack 4; supplied with some pre-coloured parts, painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model.

This common type of water tower is usually found tucked away and used to supply individual water cranes (2 included with kit - Ratio Water Crane kit 212 is available if more are required). The water flow was controlled from the hand wheels on the cranes. Supplied with pre-coloured parts, painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 34mm x 29mm

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 Water Tower kits 215, 256 and Loco Servicing Depot kit 206). Supplied with some pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model.

10 Telegraph poles, these also carried railway bell codes and phone connections between signal boxes and stations as well as GPO lines. Height approx 50mm

Kit for 2 Platform Ramps to match Ratio Straight Platform Sections kit (Ref 209). Supplied with some pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: 120mm x 40mm each.

Kit contains parts to make a 240mm long and 40mm wide platform; easily extended by using further kits. Use Ratio Platform Ramps kit 210 with these platforms. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model.

Complements your Engine Shed (See Ratio Kit 203). Kit includes a rectangular water tower, water crane, coaling stage with coal staithes and hoist with buckets. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: 90mm x 30mm.

This superb kit is modelled on the overall roof at Ashburton, Devon. Designed for use with Station Building kit (Ref 204), it will enable you to build a GWR station quickly and easily. Although a specific prototype, the design is typical of many other regions including some tropical countries where it was intended to shelter passengers from the sun as well as rain. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: 153mm x 82mm

Apex canopy with valancing, stanchions and girders. The glazed sections can be placed at will. Although typical of GWR designs, this canopy can be used for almost any railway company. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: 200mm x 43mm

With this kit you can add a 2nd canopy to Station Building kit (Ref 204) for use on an island platform, or alternatively as an awning on the 'taxi side' of the station building. Supplied with some pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model.

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. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 110mm x 32mm.

Provide a home for your locos, giving them cover from the elements and a place for repairs and maintenance. It is normal to find a water tower (Ratio Water Tower 215 and Large Water Tower 256 kits), and coaling stage (Ratio Loco Servicing Depot Ref 206) nearby, and an inspection pit (Peco NB-56F) was also often included. Can be used as either a single or through shed. Multiple kits can be joined together if required. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 95mm x 48mm

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 (See Modelscene Cows Ref. 5179, Sheep and Lambs Ref. 5177, Pigs Ref. 5176, and Horses Ref. 5178) 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. Footprint 90mm x 55mm