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That has led to many OO gauge modellers turning to signal kits by manufacturers such as Ratio. Their substantial range covers many different types, regions and construction options, but with so much choice, where do you start?
The first thing you need to know about Ratio's signal kits is that there are two different types: quick assembly and advanced construction. Both types require assembly, but the main difference is the variations of signals that can be built from a single kit.
Quick assembly signals tend to build just what's on the box (or with minimal build options). Advanced construction kits can have up to four building options that include a varying number of signal arms and different bracket designs making them more useful for modellers of prototypical or more complex track plans. That's not to say that quick assembly types don't have a part to play on many layouts. Their design may be simpler, but many layouts have relatively simple track plans too, and as their detail is just as good as on their more complicated counterparts, they serve their purpose very well.
The most popular quick assembly kits are the basic home and distant signals with either GWR square or LMS round posts. Those kits are complemented by a GWR bracket/junction signal with different arm options and a Southern Railways rail-built signal that can be used as a stop, distant, or stop and distant signal.
Other kits in the range include a more unusual GWR lower quadrant round-post kit (includes two signals with home/distant options) and a GWR lower quadrant junction signal also with round-post design and featuring a railed walkway.
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