{"product_id":"ballast-coal","title":"Ballast - Coal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBallast – Coal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eScenic Detail Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine-grade ballast designed to represent coal load and dark railway track ballast for realistic N scale scenery.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eScale \u0026amp; Layout Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e N scale (1:148); suitable for all standard 9mm N gauge layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eApplication Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for blending track beds, industrial sidings, freight yards, and colliery-themed scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFinish \u0026amp; Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine, granular composition for realistic texture and natural-looking ground coverage when fixed in place.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e N (1:148)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eGauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/b\u003e Varies depending on application thickness and layout area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eAccessory Category:\u003c\/b\u003e Scenic Materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine ballast granules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires adhesive (e.g. scenic glue or diluted PVA)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Loose material for layout application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this accessory matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoal ballast is widely used in model railways to replicate heavily used industrial track environments and mineral transport regions. It helps create contrast against standard grey ballast, making freight yards, sidings, and mining areas feel more authentic and visually distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprinkle evenly along the track bed or scenic area, shape as required, then fix in place using a diluted PVA glue solution or scenic adhesive. Allow to fully dry before running trains over the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46963256819868,"sku":"R7170","price":10.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R7170.png?v=1779812478","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/ballast-coal","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}