TRAIN TIME: Hornby O-Gauge Platform Crane

Moving along to some larger accessories we have this awesome Hornby O-Gauge Platform Crane. This thing fit perfectly in the space at the end of my goods depot and is the perfect accessory for my small layout. 

From what I can gather, this crane is the Postwar version made from 1948-69. It's fitted with a worm drive allowing the crank to raise and lower the hook. The base = 3 1/4" (8.25cm) x 3 3/4" (7.62cm) D x 1 1/16" (2.85cm) H. Overall height = 6 1/2" (16.51cm). 

Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Here's a photo taken when the layout was still in its early stages, but it does show the goods depot and crane to good effect. Okay, maybe the crane isn't a 'perfect' fit but good 'nuff for guvmint work! :-)