Ratio 540 Loco Servicing Depot Kit

Scale(s): 1:76 Scale, OO Scale
GM Part Number: RO540

Model Overview:
The Loco Servicing Depot Kit is designed to provide essential facilities for maintaining steam locomotives on your railway layout. The kit includes a coaling stage, water tower with crane, and a hoist for loading coal, making it an ideal addition to any layout requiring a dedicated steam engine servicing area. When paired with the Engine Shed Kit (Ref 522), it forms a comprehensive and realistic depot for locomotive care.

Key Features:

• Coaling Stage: A vital component for refueling steam locomotives.
• Water Tower with Crane: Provides water for steam locomotives, a necessary feature at any servicing depot.
• Hoist for Coal Loading: Adds detail to the coaling process, enhancing realism.
• Additional Details: Ideal for use with the Pecoscene Real Coal range (PS-330 to PS-332) for added realism. Ash and Cinder Scatter Materials (PS-320 to PS-322) and the Peco LK-56/156 Inspection Pit can also be used for further detailing.
• Pre-Coloured Parts: The kit includes pre-coloured components, but painting and/or weathering can be used to enhance the overall appearance.
• Weathering Suggestions: Use Pecoscene Weathering Powder PS-362 Coal Dust for realistic weathering effects.

Measurements:

• Length: 140mm
• Width: 80mm

Footprint:

• Overall Footprint: 140mm x 80mm

Ideal For:

• Creating a detailed steam engine servicing area on your railway layout.
• Starting point for a model steam locomotive depot when combined with the Engine Shed kit (Ref 522).
• Enhancing the realism of your model with additional coal, ash, and weathering details.