Auscision Models HO NSWGR - Venetian Red & Russet Set 140 (1949 - Mid 1950s) - 6 Car Set
HO NSWGR - Venetian Red & Russet Set 140 (1949 - Mid 1950s) - 6 Car Set
Featuring:
- Authentic Set 140 Livery: HO scale rolling stock finished in classic NSWGR Venetian Red and Russet scheme, representing post-war New South Wales Government Railways passenger operations from 1949 to the mid-1950s.
- 6 Car Passenger Formation: Full-length consist designed to replicate long-distance and intercity services of the early diesel and late steam era.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: HO scale (1:87); suitable for standard HO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic bodies with finely printed lining, lettering, and period-correct detailing.
- Layout Integration: Standard HO couplings for seamless connection to compatible NSWGR locomotives and heritage rolling stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Model: NSWGR Set 140 Venetian Red & Russet 6 Car Passenger Set
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: None
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with HO scale NSWGR steam and early diesel locomotives
- Included: Six HO scale passenger cars
Perfect for: HO scale railway modellers recreating post-war Australian passenger services, early modernisation-era NSWGR operations, or expanding heritage-themed layouts.
Why this model matters
The Venetian Red and Russet livery of Set 140 represents a significant post-war era in New South Wales rail history. It reflects the NSWGR’s efforts to modernise passenger services while maintaining a distinctive and elegant visual identity across its long-distance fleet.
This 6-car formation captures the scale and presence of mid-century passenger trains that operated across regional and intercity routes, making it a strong centrepiece for heritage layouts.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run HO scale passenger set. Simply place the cars on compatible HO gauge track and couple them to an appropriate NSWGR locomotive using standard HO couplings. Designed for smooth operation and realistic historical layout building. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.