Auscision Models HO TRA-19 Tarped Trailer Load Light & Dark Tarp - Twin Pack
HO TRA-19 Tarped Trailer Load Light & Dark Tarp - Twin Pack
Featuring:
- Tarped Intermodal Load Set: HO scale TRA-19 twin pack featuring Light & Dark tarped trailer loads, designed for realistic covered freight operations on flat wagons and intermodal systems.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: HO scale (1:87); suitable for standard HO gauge track systems and compatible with Flexi-Flat and intermodal freight wagons.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded load bases with contrasting light and dark tarpaulin-style covers and printed securing detail; non-powered freight load components.
- Layout Integration: Designed for secure placement on HO flat wagons using standard coupling systems, suitable for mixed freight and intermodal consists.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Model: TRA-19 Tarped Trailer Load – Light & Dark Tarp
- Pack Size: Twin pack
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Finish: Factory-applied tarpaulin detailing in mixed tones
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: None
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with HO gauge flat wagons and intermodal freight systems
- Included: Two HO scale tarped trailer loads
Perfect for: HO scale railway modellers focusing on intermodal freight, covered cargo transport, and realistic mixed-load freight operations.
Why this kit matters
Tarped trailer loads represent a practical stage in freight evolution, where goods were protected from weather while still transported on open flat wagons. The use of differing tarp tones reflects real-world variation in materials, wear, and replacement over time.
These types of loads were common in transitional freight eras before full container standardisation, making them valuable for realistic historical and operational modelling.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run HO scale intermodal load pack. Place each tarped load onto compatible flat wagons and secure as required by wagon detailing. Integrate into freight consists for realistic operations, ensuring stable placement for smooth running through curves, yards, and terminal areas.
This is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.