OO TRAVELLING DOCKSIDE CRANE KIT
Featuring:
- Type & Purpose: Mobile dockside crane designed for loading and unloading freight wagons in yard, harbour, and industrial dock scenes.
- Scale & Layout Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge layouts and freight yards.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with fine structural detailing; designed for static scenic use (non-powered).
- Layout Integration: Positionable design allows placement alongside sidings, docks, or goods yards to enhance operational realism.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Height: Varies by assembly position (approx. 10–15 cm)
- Footprint: Suitable for standard OO scenic dockside areas
Technical Specifications:
- Category: Scenic / Industrial infrastructure
- Power Requirement: None
- Assembly: Required (kit-built)
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: One dockside crane kit
Perfect for: OO scale modellers creating realistic freight yards, harbour scenes, and industrial dockside layouts with operational character.
Why this kit matters
Dockside cranes were a key feature of British industrial rail infrastructure, enabling efficient transfer of goods between ships, warehouses, and rail wagons. They played a major role in freight handling during the steam and early diesel eras, particularly in coastal trade hubs and inland docks.
This model adds strong visual focus and operational realism to goods yards, helping to recreate authentic loading scenes and industrial railway activity.
How to use it
Assemble the crane according to the kit instructions and position it adjacent to sidings or dockside track. It can be posed to simulate loading or unloading operations. No electrical connection is required.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.