Ratio 502

Cattle Dock

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Manufacturer description

Ratio Lineside Kits OO/HO

Cattle Dock

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 (Modelscene Cows Ref. 5100, Sheep and Lambs Ref. 5110, Pigs Ref. 5108, and Horses Ref.5105) 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 170mm x 110mm

Technical Specification:

• Length: 170mm
• Width: 110mm

• Ratio 00 range of Building and Accessory kits

Catalogue listing

Ratio Cattle Dock – Model 502

This 00/HO lineside kit reproduces the cattle dock that stood at Yeovil Pen Mill (GWR) station in Somerset. Cattle, sheep, pigs and horses were transported on British railways until around 1973; many of the structures later fell into disuse and became overgrown, providing an atmospheric scenic element.

The kit is supplied with pre‑coloured resin parts, though painting and weathering can be added for greater realism. Assembly requires glue. The finished model has a footprint of 170 mm by 110 mm (approximately 6.7 in by 4.3 in). It forms part of Ratio’s 00 range of building and accessory kits.