O Scale - [O-Aust]

Less than carload container services began in the 1950s providing services between Stdney and the major capital cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. In New South Wales they were primarily conveyed on FME flat wagons but were also seen riding in modified K and S wagons. This kit represents a standary dry freight container.

35.00

This CW kit is representative of the 250 wagons fitted with the standard post war steel 10ft wheel base (S-truck) underframe, which were delivered commencing in 1948 and numbered 27775 to 28024.

140.00

The BHG guards van is an upgraded SHG guards van with improved facilities for the guard and fitted with better riding 2AE bogies to allow them to be used on express freight trains.

195.00

The LLV is a twin compartment louvre van of which a total of 575 were built between 1951 and 1965. The earlier built ones had riveted underframes while the later ones had welded underframes. Commencing in 1958 a number of these were recoded TLV/TLX for use in the conveyance of tinplate. Vans built after 1964 were built with strengthened underframes and roller bearing bogies and were coded GLV/GLX. A number of earlier built wagons were similarly converted.

195.00

Four different types of SRC were built, the first appearing in 1927. It had a body length of 20ft 0in and a wheelbase of 11ft 6in, construction being a timber body on a steel underframe. When introduced they were fitted with bottle type buffers which appear to have been replaced by Cammel type at some stage. Some remained in service until around 1970.

140.00

Commencing in 1953 some of the BCH coal hoppers were modified for the haulage of bulk grain and cement by the fitting of roofs containing a side walkway and hatches for loading. These conversions were made and/or reversed on an as required basis to follow changes in demand for coal, grain and cement. Wagons used for grain were classed as BWH and those for cement as BRH. The kit consists of polyurethane, lost wax brass, etched brass and pewter castings and is supplied with 2BP bogies and North West Short Line wheel sets.

295.00

This BCW kit is representative of the 100 wagons built by A. Goninan, which were delivered during 1959-60 and numbered 29725 to 29824.

195.00

The MRC refrigerated wagon is a timber bodied steel-framed vehicle that was introduced in 1932. During the period 1932 to 1950, 249 wagons were built in 7 contracts.

195.00

The BCH coal hopper wagons were built between 1951 and 1962 and were all steel construction with six transverse hopper doors arranged in pairs long the wagon. They were the first vehicles built without buffers in New South Wales. A total of 1700 wagons were built in four contracts. The wagons were originally fitted with 2BP bogies. In later years low hung 2CC and curve frame CFB were also fitted.

290.00

The MLV louvre van was a timber bodied steel-framed vehicle that was constructed in a number of versions over a long period. For the version that this kit represents, a total of 286 vans were built between 1937 and 1951.

195.00

The CV covered van was a wooden bodied van which during 1948 - 53 were fitted with the standard 18' long underframe. The main body was of wooden construction with the sides and ends having panelling with external bracing. By 1982 only three remained in service.

140.00

The S wagon was the most common wagon type in service on the New South Wales railway system for a period of over 50 years. The original S wagons were built between 1907 and 1921 but during the 1940's a replacement program was instituted with the ordering of 10,000 standard underframes and components from Commonwealth Engineering with the bodies from Clyde Workshops. They were delivered between 1945 and 1958 and were allocated various numbers.

105.00

A total of 500 of these wagons were built between 1937 and 1959. The earlier wagons had four bolsters, coded MLE, while later wagons lacked bolsters but retained four stanchions on each side and were coded UME. Some later wagons had the bolsters or stanchions removed and were fitted with holding blocks for containers. These were coded FME for wagons fitted to carry LCL containers and GME for wagons fitted to carry 2 x 20'-00in ISO containers. Twelve had a centre mounted large swivel bolster for operating in pairs, or with spacer wagons, to carry l

150.00

During the 1950s Shell Oil Company added ten 5000 gallon bogie tankers to its fleet to cope with increased demand for petroleum products. They were built on a skeletal underframe and were fitted with 2BP cast bogies. These wagons remained in use until the late 1980s to early 1990s.

235.00

The Shell Oil Company owned four 3000 gallon four wheel tank cars for use on the New South Wales Railway system. With the exception of the solebars, the chassis was identical to a standard 18' underframe. They were initially numbered 33, 34, 35 and 36. They were limited to carrying fuel oil only.

185.00

The ACM branch line composite sleeping cars were converted from Dean bogie, BX first class carriages commencing in 1931. A total of ten (799, 2045, 1838, 2047, 1725, 1945, 655, 666,730 & 1723) were constructed, with the last entering service in 1936. Each had one first class, three sleeping and two second class compartments, giving a capacity of six sleeping, six first class and sixteen second class passengers. Two (730 and 799) had their Dean bogies replaced by 2AN bogies. All were originally fitted with ball type ventilators. By the 1960s these had been replaced by torpedo vents on all except 1725 and 1945. They remained available for use until 1973.

450.00

The 10 HR Terminal Cars were converted from earlier BC and LFX class passenger cars and had a seating capacity of 30 or 32 second Class passengers. hey featured Second Class compartments with variations to seating arrangements and to the length of the guards/luggage compartment at the end.

450.00

450.00

The BR coach was a rebuild of cars originally coded BX and CX. They contained six first class compartments. Two types were produced, an intermediate car which had end doors and independent cars which had no end doors. This kit reflects the former type, and is representative of car numbers 99,1042,1045,1143,1146,1149,1221,1223,1361,1362,1364 and 1368 among others.

450.00

The BR coach was a rebuild of cars originally coded BX and CX. They contained six first class compartments. Two types were produced, an intermediate car which had end doors and independent cars which had no end doors. This kit reflects the later type, and is representative of car numbers 1046, 1222, 1228 and 1396.

450.00

The FR coach was a 1930s rebuild of the side door LFX cars. They contained six second class compartments. Two types were produced, an intermediate car which had end doors and independent cars which had no end doors which this kit represents. While most intermediate cars were used in interurban services, the independent cars were allocated to regional depots.

450.00

For On42, the recommended bogie is a 4' archbar bogie to QR specifications that O Aust has developed.

125.00

For the On30 market the O-Aust 4' archbar can be used (please specify On30 when ordering) or alternately an off the shelf On30 arch bar can be used.

125.00

For On42, the recommended bogie for the KA version is a stock S gauge 5ft 6in wheelbase freight bogie, which has a slightly shorted wheel base than the prototype but otherwise closely matches the specifications. For the K version O Aust has developed a 4' archbar bogie to QR specifications.

125.00

The Queensland Railways BBV Guards Vans were of wooden construction and were in use throughout the system, catering for 2nd class passengers on branchline trains. This kit represents a version built in the 1950's at the Ipswich Workshops, on frames and bogies constructed at Comeng. This batch was numbered1582-1631. In the 1970's they were upgraded for use in Central Queensland Coal traffic.

175.00

This bogie kit was developed for use under the O-Aust Kits MRC, MLV and BHG kits. The bogie is available as a separate kit.

35.00

This bogie kit was developed for use under the O-Aust Kits BCW cattle wagon kit. It is also supplied with the UME flat wagon kit. The bogie is available as a separate kit. Wheels are not supplied as part of the kit and must be purchased separately

35.00

This bogie kit was developed for use under the O-Aust Kits LLV louvre van kit. The bogie is available as a separate kit. Wheels are not provided as part of the kit and must be purchased separately.

35.00

This bogie kit was developed for use under the O-Aust Kits ACM branchline sleeping car kit. The bogie is available as a separate kit. Wheels are not provided as part of the kit and must be purchased separately.

40.00

This bogie kit was developed for use under the O-Aust Kits 'R' series passenger cars. The bogie is available as a separate kit. Wheels are not supplied as part of the kit and must be purchased separately

35.00

This bogie kit was developed for use under the O-Aust Kits BCH and BWH hopper wagon kits. It is also used with the SCA 5000 gallon tanker kit. The bogie is available as a separate kit. Wheels are not provided as part of the kit and must be purchased separately

35.00

This S gauge bogie is a close replica of express freight bogies used by Queensland Rail in the later steam and early diesel eras.

20.00

On42 26in disc wheelsets 110 tread shoulder axle, nickel silver wheels, 4 wheelsets per package

11.00

O gauge wheelset, NY215 profile 22.5mm diameter 3.5mm wide blackened brass tyres, on 8 spoke plastic centres. Axles are blackened steel , 50mm long and 2mm diameter with pinpoint ends.

5.25

O gauge 40in, 145 tread shoulder axle 2 rail Wheelsets, 4 wheelsets per package.

19.00

O gauge 36in, 145 tread 2 rail shoulder axle wheelsets, 4 wheelsets per pack.

19.00

Sideframe insert flanged brass bearings for axles with 1/16in O/D ends.

On30 26in 110 tread shoulder axle wheelset with nickle Silver wheels, 4 wheelsets per package.

11.00

O gauge wheelset, NY215 profile 22.5mm diameter 3.5mm wide blackened brass tyres, on 2 hole plastic disc centres. Axles are blackened steel , 50mm long and 2mm diameter with pinpoint ends.

5.25

4mm outside diameter X 2.2mm inside diameter flanged brass bearing for O gauge

0.50

On42 spoked wheelset with 14.3mm 10 spoke RP25/110 plated brass tyres and plastic centres fitted to a 2.03mm diameter 32mm blunt end blackened brass axle.

8.00

These wheelsets consist of 1/8in diameter, 48mm long steel pin-point axles, Brass bearings, Nylon wheel centres & steel tyres, which are pre-assembled. A set consists of four wheels mounted on two axles and four bearings

19.00

These wheelsets consist of 1/8in diameter, 48mm long steel pin-point axles, Brass bearings, Nylon wheel centres & steel tyres, which are pre-assembled. A set consists of four wheels mounted on two axles and four bearings

19.00

Lost wax brass casting containing four two step brackets plus passenger car door handles.

4.00

Lost Wax Brass casting containing two NSWGR style brake wheels and two air hoses.

6.00

Lost wax brass cast air hoses suitable for O, On42 and On30 gauge. Four air hoses per sprue.

6.00

Etched brass fret containing coupler lift bar brackets for two goods wagons.

5.00

Lost was brass castings of door latches as applied to later QR louvre vans. Each sprue contains parts for two latches

4.00

Cast pewter Flettner style vents suitable for NSWGR rollingstock . Package of 5.

1.00

Cast pewter brake cylinder suitable for freight wagons.

3.50

O gauge Kadee couplers #804 (Acetal plastic) or #805 (metal) are available

6.00

Etched brass fret containing four marker lamp brackets suitable for NSWGR passenger coaches and goods wagons.

3.00

Cast pewter mushroom style vents suitable for NSWGR Passenger cars.

1.00

Pewter castings of buffers used on numerous early NSWGR passenger cars. Each package contains four buffers.

6.00

Cast pewter parallel buffers as used on QR freight wagons. The buffers are shorter than prototype to allow for clearance when uses with nuckle type couplers. Each package contains 4 buffers.

7.00

Lost wax brass castings of QR goods wagon buffers. They are suppplied to be installed as sprung buffers but can also be installed as solid if the modeller so desires. Kit contains sufficient parts for one wagon.

15.00

Brass etch fret containing the parts for a QR style brake lever assembly for one goods wagon.

8.00

Cast pewter shunters steps as used on Queensland Rail freight wagons. Four steps per package.

1.00

This kit contains the parts to detail the underbody of wagons fitted with the standard NSWGR 18in underframe.

33.00

Cast pewter torpedo vents suitable for passenger cars.

1.00

The C30 4-6-4 tank locomotives were introduced in 1903 for use on the Sydney suburban system. A total of 145 locos were eventually built. When electrification of the Sydney suburban system rendered them superfluous, more than 70 were converted to a light tender design (the C30T class). The remainder stayed in service on outer suburban and Newcastle passenger trains as well as on short country branches, banking duties and shunting. They were withdrawn during the 1950s and 1960s

1,500.00

The NSWGR 48 class diesel electric locomotive was part of a total of 212 Goodwin Alco DL531 locomotives built from the late 1950s onwards. Significant numbers are still in regular use in New South Wales and South Australia. The kit was a joint venture between O-Aust Kits and Bergs Hobbies. The model consists of pewter, lost wax and polyurethane castings. All four versions are available.

1,350.00

Introduced in 1892, these locomotives were initially used as motive power on fast passenger and mail trains. A total of 191 locos were eventually constructed. Many were still being used on major trains right up until the time of replacement by diesels.

1,700.00