Description
- HO Scale (1:87): The standard scale for this model.
- Prototype: These are models of New South Wales Government Railways (NSWGR) passenger carriages.
- APL: Refers to a First Class Passenger Car.
- BPL: Refers to a Second Class Passenger Car.
- Numbers:
- 5 APL: The individual running number for the First Class carriage.
- 158 BPL: The individual running number for the Second Class carriage.
- Era/Livery: 1957. This indicates the specific livery and general condition of the carriages as they would have appeared around the year 1957. At this time, NSWGR passenger carriages would typically be in an Indian Red livery, often with fine yellow lining.
- Product Code: "PL001" is likely the SDS Models product code for this specific twin pack set.
Key Features (typical of SDS Models passenger carriages):
- Ready-to-Run (RTR): Fully assembled and finished from the factory.
- Highly Detailed: Accurate body moulding, underframe detail, and often include interior details visible through the windows.
- Quality Construction: Made from injection-moulded plastic with crisp detailing.
- Accurate Livery Application: Correct colors, numbers, and finely printed details for the 1957 era.
- Couplers: Usually fitted with Kadee scale couplers for realistic and reliable operation, compatible with other HO scale models using Kadee or similar knuckle couplers.
- Wheels: Equipped with metal wheels for smooth running on HO gauge track.