{"product_id":"ratio-536-midland-signal-box-oo-ho-scale-kit","title":"Ratio 536 Midland Signal Box – OO\/HO Scale Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSignal boxes have a real character to them — they're one of those lineside structures that, when done well, instantly root a layout in a specific time and place. The Ratio 536 Midland Signal Box does exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's modelled on the \u003cstrong\u003eMidland Railway standard 4d box\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the characteristic hipped roof that defined this type right through to the end of mechanical signalling. The specific prototype is the box at \u003cstrong\u003eSwadlincote Junction, Leicestershire\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proper historical anchor if you're aiming for period accuracy on a Midland-themed layout. It's also very similar to those seen at Bardon and Coalville in Leicestershire too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParts come \u003cstrong\u003epre-coloured\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a time-saver if you want to get something on the layout without a full painting session first. That said, painting the model in your favourite acrylics will eliminate any \"plastic-ness\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-coloured plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for all 1:76 scale model railway layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootprint of \u003cstrong\u003e130mm x 50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact enough to fit most platform or lineside settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlue is required\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not included — something worth noting before you sit down for a build session. For this, we recommend \u003ca title=\"Deluxe Materials Precision Plastic Kit Glue (AD92)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk\/products\/deluxe-materials-ad-92-precision-plastic-glue-25g\"\u003eDeluxe Materials Precision Plastic Glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding Realism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to take it further, the Ratio Signal Box Interior kit (553) is designed to complement this model — worth considering if your box is going to be a focal point on the layout, or you're a modeller that loves to add internal detail. Plus, a bit of lighting behind those windows makes a surprising difference (lighting not included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor weathering, the \u003cstrong\u003ePecoscene Weathering Powder range (PS-360 to PS-365)\u003c\/strong\u003e works well here, as do the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=humbrol+weathering\u0026amp;filter.p.product_type=\"\u003eHumbrol Weathering Powders\u003c\/a\u003e. A light dusting of grime around the roofline and window frames goes a long way towards making it look like it's been standing at the end of a platform for forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Timeless Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatio has been producing quality plastic kits since 1950, and this is the kind of model that reflects that heritage — reliable, historically grounded, and well thought out. The Midland 4d box design was widespread across the network, which means this kit works across a broad range of layout themes and periods without looking out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a detailed Midland Railway scene or simply need a well-proportioned signal box for a general OO layout, the 536 is definitely a good choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e536\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOO\/HO (1:76)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFootprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130mm x 50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrototype\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidland Railway standard 4d signal box, based on Swadlincote Junction, Leicestershire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-coloured plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlue required (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRatio Signal Box Interior kit 553; Pecoscene Weathering Powder PS-360 to PS-365\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRatio (by PECO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Scale Model Scenery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57909655437576,"sku":"536","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/8368\/2824\/files\/peco-ratio-midland-signal-box-536-001.jpg?v=1780050249","url":"https:\/\/www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk\/products\/ratio-536-midland-signal-box-oo-ho-scale-kit","provider":"Scale Model Scenery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}