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HO Gauge Ballast Spreader

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$10.18 $13.95 In stock

Category: Model Train Tools

  • Spreader ballast consistently and evenly
  • Fill tube with ballast and slide along the trrack
  • Applies uniformly even layer between the rails
  • Gauged for 1/87 HO scale
  • A Micro-Mark exclusive 

The Micro-Mark HO Gauge Ballast Spreader relieves you of a time consuming, messy chore. Just set it on the track, fill the tube with ballast, and slide it along. Distributes ballast on both sides of the rail with a nice even layer between the rails.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ruby ★★★★★

Finally, a tool that spreads ballast exactly where it needs to go without clumping. The fill tube makes it easy to load, and the gauge fits HO track perfectly for a clean, professional look.

James ★★★★★

Took me a while to find a tool that lays ballast this evenly—the gauge for HO scale nails the spacing between the rails perfectly. Fill the tube, slide it along, and it drops a consistent layer without clumping. Minor dusting afterward, but beats doing it by hand every time.

Penelope ★★★★★

Finally got consistent ballast lines without the usual mess on the ties. The gauged width for HO scale sits perfectly between the rails, and one pass with the tube gives an even layer that looks like real trackwork.

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