OO GWR Home Single Mast Signal delivers authentic Great Western Railway signalling detail for OO scale layouts, ideal for enhancing realism on mainlines, junctions, and station approaches.
Featuring:
- Great Western Railway Design: OO scale single mast home signal modelled on traditional GWR signalling used to control entry into stations, sidings, and block sections.
- Single Arm Home Signal: Represents a stop signal used to regulate train movements and ensure safe entry into controlled track sections.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for standard OO gauge railway layouts.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic and fine detailing representing signal post, ladder, and arm mechanism; non-powered static model.
- Layout Integration: Suitable for placement alongside mainline track, station throats, junctions, and goods yards for operational realism.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Railway: Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Signal Type: Home Single Mast Signal
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Operation: Static model (non-working)
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge layouts and scenic detailing alongside trackside infrastructure
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers building GWR branch lines, mainline junctions, heritage railway scenes, or period-correct British steam-era layouts.
Why this kit matters
Home signals were a critical part of British railway safety systems, controlling whether a train could enter a station or section of track. The Great Western Railway’s distinctive signalling style is highly recognisable and adds strong historical identity to model layouts.
This signal enhances operational realism by visually defining controlled sections of track and helping structure believable railway operations in both scenic and functional layouts.
How to use it
Assemble the signal and paint according to your chosen GWR colour scheme. Install it trackside near stations, junctions, or block sections to represent controlled entry points. It is best used as part of a broader signalling system for visual realism.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.