{"product_id":"ballast-mate-ballast-spreader-for-tt-120-scale-peco-hornby-track","title":"Ballast Mate (Ballast Spreader) For TT:120 Scale Peco \u0026 Hornby Track","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBallast Mate\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the fiddle out of ballasting TT:120 track. Fill the hopper, sit it on the rails and pull it along: ballast flows down through three slots onto the track and the profiled underside leaves it level with the sleeper tops and neatly shouldered at the sides, ready for brushing, settling and gluing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for TT:120 (12 mm gauge) Peco code 55 and Hornby TT:120 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrooves underneath ride on the rail heads, so the finish is referenced to the track, not the baseboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree drop slots (one between the rails, one over each shoulder) meter the ballast automatically – no gate to adjust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in either direction; just lift straight up at the end of a run to avoid spillage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopper holds roughly 25 g of fine ballast, enough for about half a metre of track per fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded, easy-grip body, approx. 32 × 36 × 33 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the Ballast Mate over the rails with the grooves on the rail heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the hopper about three-quarters full with fine TT:120 \/ N gauge ballast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding it low on the body, pull it along the track in one smooth, steady motion. Refill as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift it straight up at the end of the section, brush off any stray grains with a soft brush and tap the rails to settle the ballast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoints and crossings are best finished by hand with a teaspoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist with water and a drop of washing-up liquid, then apply diluted PVA or your usual ballast glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for standard wooden- and concrete-sleeper flexible track and Setrack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57648897982839,"sku":"4WH0403401","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/20261109_104521.jpg?v=1794226050","url":"https:\/\/westhillwagonworks.co.uk\/products\/ballast-mate-ballast-spreader-for-tt-120-scale-peco-hornby-track","provider":"West Hill Wagon Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}