Ratio 545

Locomotive Lifting Hoist

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Manufacturer description

Ratio Lineside Kits OO/HO

Locomotive Lifting Hoist

Modelled on a hoist found at Plymouth Laira depot which is still in use today assisting with the maintenance of Locos and rolling stock. An Inspection Pit (Peco LK-56/156) was also often provided.The Rolling Underframe kit (Ref 546A) can be added to transform this unit into a movable crane. 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 61mm wide, Span 90mm

Technical Specification:

• Length: 90mm
• Width: 62mm

• Ratio 00 range of Building and Accessory kits

Catalogue listing

Ratio Locomotive Lifting Hoist – Model 545

The Ratio Locomotive Lifting Hoist is a 00/HO lineside kit modelled on a hoist still in use at Plymouth Laira depot for the maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock. An inspection pit (Peco LK‑56/156) was historically supplied alongside the hoist. The kit can be combined with the Rolling Underframe kit (Ref 546A) to convert the hoist into a movable crane. All components are supplied pre‑coloured; optional painting or weathering with the Pecoscene Weathering Powder range (PS‑360 to PS‑365) can be applied for greater realism. Assembly requires glue.

Technical specifications: length 90 mm, width 62 mm, footprint 61 mm wide, span 90 mm. The kit forms part of Ratio’s 00 range of building and accessory kits.