Around 100 of these vans were built by the LNER between 1921 and 1936 for the transportation of grain, initially from the Port of Hull. In time their use became more widespread, often finding work transporting barley from Lincolnshire to the maltings in Scotland. The remaining wagons were retired in the mid-1970s.

Our new kit really is all-new. Brand new tooling producing some very fine plastic mouldings. In addition to that the kit includes brass bearings, fine scale metal wheels and NEM pockets for the tension lock couplers included. A set of waterslide decals for both the LNER and BR periods are included. Assembly is really straight forward aided by the clear and helpful instructions. The resulting model is one that would make a fine addition to any layout, and from a retailer's point of view there is the added attraction of being able to sell multiple kits given that modellers would likely require a rake of these wagons!

• Fine plastic moulding with thinner wagon body walls for accuracy.
• Interior detail as well as a high-level of exterior detail
• Separately-fitted brake lever.
• Brake shoes in line with the wheels
• Ultra-fine printing detail
• Free-running metal-tyred wheels
• Standard (removable) TT:120 coupler compatible with other TT:120 rolling stock on the market

• Fine plastic moulding with thinner wagon body walls for accuracy.
• Interior detail as well as a high-level of exterior detail
• Separately-fitted brake lever.
• Brake shoes in line with the wheels
• Ultra-fine printing detail
• Free-running metal-tyred wheels
• Standard (removable) TT:120 coupler compatible with other TT:120 rolling stock on the market

• Fine plastic moulding with thinner wagon body walls for accuracy.
• Interior detail as well as a high-level of exterior detail
• Separately-fitted brake lever.
• Brake shoes in line with the wheels
• Ultra-fine printing detail
• Free-running metal-tyred wheels
• Standard (removable) TT:120 coupler compatible with other TT:120 rolling stock on the market

RAILWAY OF THE MONTH

Helston Reimagined
Richard Lambert describes the background to this imagined main line station, which is set on the Oldham Loop line between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale, in former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway territory.

PLAN OF THE MONTH

Southwark Bridge
Dave Howsam planned a new version of his first layout - a fictional Great Western Railway branch line in 00, named Porth/even - which ended up resembling, somewhat more closely, the real station in Cornwall that originally inspired it.

PLUS ALL THE LATEST NEWS & REVIEWS...

In this months issue...

RAILWAY OF THE MONTH - GRAND STREET & THREE RIVERS CITY

Sir Rod Stewart has had his extensive American HO layout transferred from California to Britain, where it has been rebuilt and further expanded, with more to come.

WEATHERING WAGONS

Peter Marriott shows how he makes modern HO stock look that bit more realistic.

PLAN OF THE MONTH - KLEIN SCHMALITZ

Antony Dean designed a portable German HO layout with a twist – it can be presented in four time periods.

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All the latest news, reviews and layouts from around the world!

RAILWAY OF THE MONTH

Lancaster
Jon Chamberlain describes how he set about building this pre-Grouping 00 gauge depiction of a classic West Coast Main Line station in his garage.

PLAN OF THE MONTH

Southwark Bridge
For his fictional London terminus station, Graham Bridge turned to a classic Cyril J Freezer track plan - Minories, first published in RAILWAY MODELLER in April 1957.

PLUS ALL THE LATEST NEWS & REVIEWS...

One of the fundamental aspects of safety on the railway was that wagons should never be overloaded. To do so would risk trains not having sufficient braking capacity to slow and stop safely. To manage loading at many industrial locations, each wagon would pass over a Weighbridge - to check their weight. Each wagon would display its tare weight, which could be deducted from the total weight, to ascertain the net weight of the load - simple mathematics! The new Ratio kit is a great representation of a typical Weighbridge, not dissimilar to the one, once located at Shildon Wagon Works in the North East. Combining a mixture of materials, the plastic parts make up the hut and laser-cut wood parts form the actual weighing scales, which fit in and around a length of ST-201 PECO Setrack track, included in the kit. 

Another useful addition to the extensive range of Ratio OO/HO scale railway structure kits.

Whilst our HO Code 83 track is perfect for modelling American mainlines, this new Code 70 track is just right for secondary lines, lightly-used branches, sidings, etc. Indeed, it will be perfect for modelling the early-to-mid 20th century railroading era when lighter rail was more commonly used. Featuring accurate rail spike detail, correctly proportioned ties (sleepers) and nickel silver rail, this new flexible track has been produced to the same high standard that modellers have come to expect from PECO and confirms to the specifications laid down by the NMRA..

Whilst our HO Code 83 track is perfect for modelling American mainlines, this new Code 70 track is just right for secondary lines, lightly-used branches, sidings, etc. Indeed, it will be perfect for modelling the early-to-mid 20th century railroading era when lighter rail was more commonly used. Featuring accurate rail spike detail, correctly proportioned ties (sleepers) and nickel silver rail, this new flexible track has been produced to the same high standard that modellers have come to expect from PECO and confirms to the specifications laid down by the NMRA..

In this months issue...

RAILWAY OF THE MONTH - WYSOKA GORZOWSKA

Tomasz Florczak describes a rural passing station in western Poland which he has modelled in HO as a tribute to his grandfather, the former stationmaster.

WEATHERING WAGONS

Peter Marriott shows how he makes modern HO stock look that bit more realistic.

PLAN OF THE MONTH - CHIRM

Stephen Foster has constructed an American HO layout in his garage, set on the rarely modelled Monon Railroad.

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All the latest news, reviews and layouts from around the world!

Laser cut wagon kit of a 4-wheel Glyn Valley Tramway brakevan.

Laser cut wagon kit of a 4-wheel narrow Penrhyn Quarry Workmen's Coach, easily adapted for anyone's freelance railway.

Laser cut wagon kit of a 4-wheel narrow gauge V-Skip wagons found at many industrial locations.

Tipper body can be left loose to enable it to tip prototypically.

Features metal disk wheels that run freely in brass bearings.

Contains plastic tension-lock couplings and NEM pockets. Options for omitting couplings completely or fitting them integrally to the wagon chassis for prototypical close-coupling.

Pack of 3 wagons.

Laser-cut wagon kits of 4-wheel narrow gauge bolster wagons found at many industrial locations.

Laser-cut wagon kits of 4-wheel narrow gauge bolster wagons found at many industrial locations.

Laser-cut wagon kit of 3 x  4-wheel narrow gauge open wagons found at many industrial locations.

A specially selected tool from expert modellers here at PECO for kit building. Smooth off sharp edges on plastic kit and cut rail ends.

A specially selected tool from expert modellers here at PECO for kit building. Use with the PECO Tools Pin Vice PT-508

A specially selected tool from expert modellers here at PECO for kit building. For achieving perfect right angles when constructing building kits.

A specially selected tool from expert modellers here at PECO for kit building. Protect the table with this essential 'self-healing' modelling mat.

A specially selected tool from expert modellers here at PECO for kit building. An essential set of screwdrivers for many modelling applications, including locomotive maintenance.

A specially selected tool from expert modellers here at PECO for kit building. A comfortable knife for handling a multitude of cutting jobs in the hobby room.

A specially selected tool from expert modellers here at PECO for kit building. A scalpel handle with disposable scalpel blades. For cutting plastic components.