Aust-N-Rail in partnership with SDS Models would like to announce their next RTR Australian N scale wagon.
It is the FQX/OCX in three different versions. The NSW OCX/NQOX, the Victorian FQX/VQCX with tie down rings and the Victorian FQX/VQCX with side lashing bar. We are also hoping to be able to offer a specific SAR FQX/AQCX version (modified from the Vic version) however this is still under consideration. 12-14 colour/number versions are under consideration.
These models will also feature an N scale version of the XSC bogie, the first of a planned series of Australian specific bogies, with 36in wheels.
The wagon will have a detailed underfloor, a deck with container anchors sized for the Deluxe Innovation containers and body mounted Micro-Trains© couplers.
The combination of the new bogie and the “underslung” Micro-Trains coupler will allow a prototypical ride height for the wagon.
As you can see we have the first drawings already. We’re expecting the first engineering samples in time for the Hobsons Bay MRRC show at Easter, with the final production in time for the Caulfield show in August.
Detailed piping, OCX will be different to FQX variants. Purple is die cast metal frame.
Each version will have its correct side detail.
Container locks will be a separate item so you can place as required.
These will nicely complement the expected Austrains N scale NR, as well as the existing range of N scale RTR models.
As usual we will offer a preproduction order with an appropriately reduced cost.
These models will be available direct and through hobby shops.
Rob Carpenter
Aust-N-Rail
http://www.aust-n-rail.com.au