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.

These sheets are invaluable for scratchbuilding, saving many hours of repetitive work creating the various surface patterns and textures. They are the same as those used in the Craftsman kits to make extension work easier. Each pack contains 4 sheets 130mm x 75mm of injection moulded styrene approximately 2mm thick, making them rigid enough to be self supporting.

Footprints: Greenhouse 56mm x 41mm, Cold Frames 26mm x 25mm each (glazing included). Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model.

2 huts and a privy as seen on allotments everywhere. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Combined footprint: 94mm x 38mm

A small signal box as would be seen at a small country station, or controlling the exit from a yard or industrial area. Use SS89 Point Rodding to fill in this important detail on your layout. Footprint:48mm x 36mm.

Makes 4 Ground Signals, glue and paints required to complete model.

The use of old coach bodies as stores, mess huts or even homes was common. Clutter included, huge scope for adding detail to such a scene. Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 115mm x 40mm

Usually used for storage around the station or goods yard, they often can be found being used as sheds or on farmland. Clutter included; supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. Footprint 176mm x 90mm

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

(Diagram 109) Introduced in the 1920s to carry valuable cattle with their attendants, they were mainly seen on passenger trains until the 1960s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

This was the final design of the GWR Fruit Van (diagram Y11) of which 50 were built in 1939-1941. More were built by BR in the 1950s and some were in service into the 1970s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

500 of these wagons (diagram O13) were built in 1913. Used for short run traffic in Cornwall and to carry china clay to potteries and paper mills. Final withdrawal took place in the late 1950s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

The GWR introduced a fleet of these vans (diagram Y4) in the early 1920s. These vans could still be seen in service into the 1950s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

10 ton Goods Van ‘Mink/Mink A’ V12, V14 and V16 Built between 1907 and 1927. Used for general goods traffic throughout the British railway system. In service until around 1960, later in departmental use. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

These gunpowder vans (diagram Z2) were built between 1913 and 1926 to carry gunpowder and other explosives. Examples lasted until around 1960. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

(Diagram O11/15) Over 12000 were built between 1909 and 1922. 011 had hand brake only and 015 wagons had the vacuum brake. Examples lasted into the 1950s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

7,000 of these vans were built between 1933 and 1945 for the carriage of general merchandise. Transfers are included; glue and paints are required to complete this model.

The term 'TOAD' refers to the GWR Telegraph Code for this type of vehicle. The kit includes 3 tail lamps, glazing, hand brake standard and transfers. Glue and paints are required to complete this model.

These coaches were constructed between 1890 and 1902 for rural duties, but lasted up until the 1950's on workmen's trains and the like. Glue, paint and transfers are required to complete this model.

These coaches were constructed between 1890 and 1902 for rural duties, but lasted up until the 1950's on workmen's trains and the like. Glue, paint and transfers are required to complete this model.

These coaches were constructed between 1890 and 1902 for rural duties, but lasted up until the 1950's on workmen's trains and the like. Glue, paint and transfers are required to complete this model.

Built as part of the 'common user' pool of vehicles, their numbers totalled nearly 6,000. Made between 1931 and 1934, they were heavliy used all over the system. Transfers are included; glue and paints are required to complete this model.

‘Mica B’ X7 These vans were built in 1921 - 1923 to carry fresh or chilled meat. Some vans were converted to TEVANS in the 1930s. Most survived into Nationalisation in 1948 and a few into the early 1960s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers . Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Introduced to carry valuable cattle with their attendants, they were mainly seen on passenger trains until the 1950s. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Introduced in 1916 to carry fish from the many ports on the Great Western Railway, these vans (diagram S8) lasted in regular traffic until 1943.These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

These wagons were used for carrying rail, girders, sawn timber, trees, telegraph poles, pipes etc. 'Steel girder' load included. Transfers are included; glue and paints are required to complete this model.

This kit is a model of a typical GWR brick built signal box with a hipped roof, built between 1896 and 1921. In practice there were many small differences between individual signal boxes as they were often tailored to fit the location, a good example is on the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh. 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 (See the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range PS-360 - 365); glue is required to complete this model. Footprint: Approx 90mm x 48mm

Part of the Ratio 'Quick Assembly' family of signals. These allow you to make home and distant signals quickly and easily. They include signal operating wire and lever. This kit enables you to replicate a GWR Distant Signal. Kit includes pre-coloured signal arm, glue and paints required to complete model.

Part of the Ratio 'Quick Assembly' family of signals. These allow you to make home and distant signals quickly and easily. They include signal operating wire and lever. This kit enables you to replicate a GWR Home and Distant Signal. Kit includes pre-coloured signal arms, glue and paints required to complete model.

Part of the Ratio 'Quick Assembly' family of signals. These allow you to make home and distant signals quickly and easily. They include signal operating wire and lever. This kit enables you to replicate a GWR Home Signal. Kit includes pre-coloured signal arm, glue and paints required to complete model.

Diagram N13. 300 of these were built in the 1920s with many lasting into the 1950s and 60s. Seen throughout Britain carrying horses to racecourses and stables, invariably marshalled in passenger or parcel trains. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Used first for perishable goods and later for gunpowder, these vans were also built by the LNWR, LSWR and used as private owner vans. Transfers are included; glue and paints are required to complete this model.

Part of the Ratio 'Quick Assembly' family of signals. These allow you to make home and distant signals quickly and easily. They include signal operating wire and lever. This kit enables you to replicate a GWR Junction/Bracket signal, either as a Home, Distant or combined Home and Distant signal. Glue and paints required to complete model.

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. This pack contains 36 posts and enough wire to make 720mm of fencing.

A simple kit to make this attractive half-cab Maudsley bus. Kit contains pre-coloured parts and transfers. Requires glue and detail painting to complete.

A simple kit to make this attractive Thorneycroft vehicle. Kit contains pre-coloured parts and transfers. Requires glue and detail painting to complete.

Introduced in 1906, these vans (diagram V11) were used for general goods traffic until during the Second World War. Being fitted with the vacuum brake, they were frequently found on GWR express goods trains. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

(Diagram V22) Introduced in 1931 to carry express goods traffic between the main stations on the GWR system. One hundred were built and lasted in service until the 1960s.These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Built between 1933 and 1936 solely for the transport of cars. The end doors allowed cars to be driven in and out via a special unloading dock at the end of a siding. Transfers are included; glue and paints are required to complete this model.

Pack includes parts to make a pair of these heavy duty design bogies that feature cast steel type sideframes. Kit includes bolster, wheels and tension lock couplings; supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model.

Introduced in 1914, these vehicles carried parcels and motor vehicles until the early days of BR. These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings. Glue and paint will be required, along with appropriate transfers. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.

Advanced Construction Signals. Aimed at modellers with more experience, these kits enable you to custom make specific configurations of signals to suit your track layout and train paths. This kit contains 2 posts, 2 Home arms and 1 Distant. It can also be used with the Pratt Truss Gantry kit (Ref 478) to provide over track signals. Glue and paints required to complete model.

Advanced Construction Signals. Aimed at modellers with more experience, these kits enable you to custom make specific configurations of signals to suit your track layout and train paths. This kit enables you to replicate a GWR Junction/Bracket Home signal. Glue and paints required to complete model.

Although modelled on the signal box at Highley, Severn Valley Railway, this box was designed by the private signalling firm Mackenzie and Holland, making it suitable for many areas of the country. 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 92mm x 51mm inc. steps.

Advanced Construction Signals. Aimed at modellers with more experience, these kits enable you to custom make specific configurations of signals to suit your track layout and train paths. This kit will make either 4 separate signals, or combinations of bracket signals plus 4 Ground Signals. It can also be used with the Pratt Truss Gantry kit (Ref 478) to provide over track signals. Glue and paints required to complete model.

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.

Supplied with pre-coloured parts although painting and/or weathering can add realism; glue is required to complete this model. This pack contains:
‚Ģ 340mm of Straight Fencing
‚Ģ 2 x 102mm lengths of Ramp Fencing
‚Ģ 1 Large and 1 Small Gate
‚Ģ 2 Ramp Gates
‚Ģ 1 Ticket Gate

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.