O-AUST KITS

NSWGR 30 Class Steam Tank Locomotive

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 They were withdrawn during the 1950s and 1960s

O-Aust Kits is currently developing a model of this loco for release in 2009. A C30T kit will also be available.

NSWGR 44 Class Diesel Electric Locomotive

The 44 class diesel electric locomotives were introduced from 1957 onwards. Based on the Alco DL-500 "World" design and built by A.E.Goodwin, a total of 100 were eventually built for use in New South Wales. A similar loco was also used in South Australia.

O-Aust kits will be developing a 44 class kit as its next 7mm locomotive kit after the 30 class tank is released.

VR Flat Top T Class Diesel Locomotive

The T class diesel electric locomotive plated a prominent part in the operations of railways in the state of Victoria since they were first introduced in 1955. The initial batch of 27 units were based on the EMD G8B model and were known as the Flat Top T. Later models were built with a different body configuration.

O-Aust Kits is currently developing a limited run of this locomotive in 1:48 scale.

QR 1400 Class Deisel Electric Locomotive

The QR 1400 class diesel electric locomotive was a version of the EMD G12 type of locomotive, introduced in 1954. It was supplied with 4 traction motors on a six wheel bogie to accommodate Queensland's low axle weight restrictions. Other than the bogies it was of similar external appearance to the Victorian T.

O-Aust Kits is currently developing a limited run of this locomotive in 1:48 scale.

QR DH Diesel Electric Locomotive

The DH diesel hydraulic locomotives were introduced by Queensland Rail in 1968 to allow the phasing out of steam locomotives that were still in use for shunting and other light duties. A total of 73 were eventually purchased. By 1995 only 11 remained on the QR books.

The kit will be available in 2009. On30 and On42 versions will be produced

NSWGR 'R' Type Side Corridor Cars

The R class cars were a 1930's rebuild of the compartment side door cars and L cars.

First class (BR/SBR), second class (FR), first class with guards compartment (HBR), second class with guards compartment (HR), composite (CR), first class with buffet (RBR) and second class with buffet (RFR) types were constructed.

The first and second class cars were constructed in both independent (no end doors) and intermediate versions.

Seven car sets wee utilised on interurban services (e.g Caves Express/South Coast Daylight/ the Fish). These sets consisted of HR/BR/BR/BR/FR/FR/HR. They were also used to supplement capacity on regional mail and mixed trains. The CRs wee primarily used as through cars t5o smaller regional centres attached to mail trains.

Over time, O-Aust kits will be developing the 52'9" BR (independent and intermediate), the 49'3" FR (independent and intermediate), the CR and the 49'3" HR terminal car version. Production is planned to be in small batches on a rotational basis.

NSWGR EHO Passenger Guards Van

EHO express brake vans were introduced in 1908 and some remained in use until the early 1980s. The ornate panelling they were initially constructed with was replaced by tongue and groove timber in the 1920s. The tongue and groove was subsequently replaced with either masonite (1950s) or marine plywood (1960s). They were used in all types of of passenger services.

The kit is currently being developed by O-Aust Kits for a planned release in 2009. A Mansard roofed version will be initially produced with other versions considered at a later stage and subject to demand.

NSWGR MHG GUARDS VAN

200 MHG goods brake vans were introduced into service on the New South Wales Railways between November 1951 and September 1953. They were manufactured by Metropolitan Cammell in England. The first two were imported complete while the remainder were shipped to Australia in kit form for final assembly. Their design was generally based on the earlier PHG guards van but they were of steel construction. They were introduced into traffic riding on 2AP type bogies. In the mid 1960s the 2AP bogies were replaced by the 2AT type bogie. The kit will be representative of the MHG as introduced.

SHELL 3000 GALLON 4 WHEEL TANK CAR

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.
The patterns that are currently being developed for a model of this wagon are at an advanced stage and it is hoped that a sample will be available later in 2008.

SHELL 5000 GALLON BOGIE TANKER

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.
Work has just started on the patterns for this kit and it is hoped to have a sample available towards the end of 2008.