SDS Models HO KB03 KB 1104 1940s Tuscan

The "HO KB03 KB 1104 1940s Tuscan" refers to a highly detailed HO scale (1:87) model of an Australian railway prototype:

• Manufacturer: SDS Models. SDS Models is an Australian manufacturer known for producing high-quality, ready-to-run models of Australian prototype rolling stock and locomotives, often focusing on subjects not covered by larger international brands.
• Prototype: NSWGR (New South Wales Government Railways) KB Mail Van. These were bulk mail vans, specifically Van No. 1104, built in 1903 by the Carriage Works Eveleigh.
  • They were designed to handle increased mail traffic between NSW and other states like Victoria and Queensland.
  • The KB vans featured a distinctive clerestory roof styling and matchboard side panelling, mirroring the design of Pullman carriages of that era.
  • Vans 1104 and 1105 were the two vehicles in this class and remained in service until the early 1960s.
• Livery: 1940s Tuscan. This specific model replicates the livery that these vans would have carried during the 1940s. Tuscan Red (or similar shades) was a common color for passenger rolling stock in various railway systems, including some Australian railways, during this period.
• Model Features:
  • Highly detailed Ready-to-Run (RTR) model: This means it's fully assembled and ready to be placed on your layout.
  • Injection molded high-quality plastic body: Provides crisp detail and durability.
  • Full brake rigging and underfloor detail: Enhances the realism of the model's underside.
  • Semi-scale metal-rimmed wheels: Offer smooth running and a more prototypical appearance than plastic wheels.
  • Genuine Kadee scale couplers: These are popular and reliable knuckle couplers, providing realistic operation and compatibility with other Kadee-equipped rolling stock.
  • Etched brass details: Adds fine, delicate details that cannot be achieved with plastic molding alone.
  • 18" Minimum radius recommended: Indicates the sharpest curve the model can reliably negotiate.
• Part/Product Code: The "KB03" in your query likely refers to the SDS Models product series or variant code for this specific livery, as retailers often list it as "SDS Models:03 - KB Mail Van - 1940's Tuscan".
• Era: This model is perfect for modellers focusing on Australian railway operations in the 1940s, particularly the NSWGR.