{"title":"Australian Railway Models","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/model-trains\" style=\" background-color: #038058; color: #fff; border: none; padding: 10px; cursor: pointer; display: block; max-width: 257px; margin: 10px auto; \"\u003e← Back to Model Trains Page\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Australian Prototype Models\n\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Railway Models (ARM) specialises in producing highly detailed and accurate Australian prototype locomotives, wagons, and rolling stock. Perfect for hobbyists keen on building a truly Australian-themed layout. Discover ARM products at Hobbyco, Australia's premier hobby shop.\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Read More Button and Hidden Content --\u003e \u003cbutton id=\"readMoreBtn\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\" id=\"hiddenContent\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProudly Australian Since 2008\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 2008, ARM fills a crucial gap by offering models representing Australian railways’ unique designs, gauges, and liveries. Their range includes modern and heritage trains, often unavailable from international manufacturers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARM supports the local modelling community by ensuring their products are accurate to real Australian railways.\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Frateschi?\n\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key difference is authenticity: ARM focuses exclusively on Australian prototypes, including niche and hard-to-find models. Their HO scale models feature precise detailing, Australian-specific decals, and compatibility with common Australian track systems.\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I Mix ARM With Other Brands?\n\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. ARM models work seamlessly with HO scale track and accessories from brands like Peco and Auscision. 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