WHAT IS (AND ISN’T) IN THE BOX?

The former Ratio LMS (ex-mr) 48ft Suburban Coach kit is now packaged under the Parkside Models by Peco brand, in a clear plastic carton, although the contents remain unchanged. Injection moulded plastic components form the bodyshell, chassis and bogies, along with the wheels. I chose to replace the latter with a set of turned metal ‘OO’ wheels (14mm diameter, Mansell disc pattern), with pinpoint axles.

A set of matching ‘top hat’ shouldered brass bearings was also required, and the combination affords superior performance. No interior fittings are supplied, but another Ratio pack (ref. 433) provides