{"product_id":"wills-ss51-goods-yard-crane-with-fixed-timber-jib-for-oo-ho","title":"Wills SS51 Goods Yard Crane, With Fixed Timber Jib For OO\/HO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEssential Freight Infrastructure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoods yards were the bustling commercial hubs of the steam-era railway network, handling everything from heavy machinery to timber and crates. A station siding or dockside simply doesn't look complete without the heavy lifting equipment needed to shift these loads. The \u003cstrong\u003eWills SS51 Goods Yard Crane\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to add this crucial piece of infrastructure to your OO gauge layout quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Steam-Era Realism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a traditional fixed timber jib and a sturdy base mechanism, this crane represents a standard design seen across the entire UK railway network from the Victorian era right through to the end of steam. Positioned next to a siding, it instantly adds vertical interest and gives operational context to your layout, looking perfectly at home transferring heavy loads from open wagons onto waiting horse-drawn drays or flatbed lorries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Enjoyable, Customisable Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Wills products, the SS51 is supplied as a high-quality, unpainted plastic assembly kit. This gives you complete freedom to finish the model to match your chosen region or era. The moulded timber and ironwork details take acrylic paints, and weathering washes beautifully, allowing you to easily simulate years of built-up grease, soot, and peeling paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e OO \/ HO Gauge (4mm \/ 1:76).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional fixed timber jib style typical of UK goods yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as an unpainted plastic kit, ready for assembly and customisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for station sidings, docksides, timber yards, and industrial layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for GWR, LMS, LNER, SR, and BR-era scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't leave your 1:76 scale dock workers and railwaymen struggling with heavy loads. Add the Wills SS51 Goods Yard Crane to your scenery and bring your freight operations to life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wills Kits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58845966893320,"sku":null,"price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/8368\/2824\/files\/willsSS51YardCraneOOGauge.webp?v=1790170809","url":"https:\/\/www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk\/products\/wills-ss51-goods-yard-crane-with-fixed-timber-jib-for-oo-ho","provider":"Scale Model Scenery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}