Latest News for SDS Models and Phoenix Reproductions 1 August 2023
VR KQ and GY Container and Open Wagons Two mixed 5-packs of KQ and GY are now in stock. The models are a re-run with new running numbers. VR GY Open Wagons A new 5-pack of red GYs is now in stock. The models feature 5" imperial lettering with new running numbers.
QR 1620 Class / TGR Y Class / MR F Class Diesel
Electric Locomotives Link to Web Page: QR 1620 Class / TGR Y Class / MR F Class The production ready engineering samples will arrive late Feb and if all is well we’ll proceed to assembly commencing with the 1620 class in May 2023. Once the 1620 models are painted and tampo printed, the other two models will follow immediately.
NSWGR D50 / D53 Class Locomotive Progress of this project has been slow of late due to some factors mentioned above, however we have been assured by the supplier they will complete the designs immediately after the return to work next month.
VR RY Open Wagon First engineering samples will be ready in February and these models will be offered in 5-piece packs like our S trucks. The packs will cover from the IZ wagon with buffers through to the final iterations of ‘new’ all welded steel bodies on old riveted underframes. There are two door latch variations along with two styles of end body bracing. We are offering combinations of sides and ends to suit a wide variation of body assemblies. We’ll also re-run the KQ container wagon and some popular red GY wagons with the RY production. Later in 2023 we’ll re-launch the Austrains VR 4 and 6 wheel wagon and van models. These will be suitably improved. VR ELF / ELX / ESX Open Wagon The tooling process has commenced. These wagons are based upon the earlier Austrains models however they have been upgraded to contemporary standards with new finer detailed sides and ends, improved chassis, bogie and brake gear. Our future re-release program will also encompass the corrugated sided versions, the SAR plain and corrugated versions and the many variations found on today's railways.
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