{"product_id":"ho-fg-648-fg-689-venetian-red-russet-navy-dressing-roof-repainted-late-1940s","title":"HO FG 648 \u0026 FG 689 Venetian Red \u0026 Russet Navy Dressing Roof Repainted Late 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHO FG 648 \u0026amp; FG 689 Venetian Red \u0026amp; Russet with Navy Dressing Roof Repainted Late 1940s delivers an authentic pair of Victorian Railways passenger vans for recreating post-war Australian passenger services on HO scale layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Prototype:\u003c\/b\u003e Accurately models Victorian Railways FG brake vans Nos. 648 and 689 in their late 1940s repainted Venetian Red and Russet livery with navy dressing roofs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod-Correct Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Features finely applied paintwork and crisp lettering representing the post-war appearance of these passenger vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHO Scale Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to HO scale (1:87) for operation on standard 16.5mm HO gauge track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled with standard HO couplings for seamless operation with compatible Victorian Railways passenger rolling stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian Railways FG Brake Vans Nos. 648 \u0026amp; 689\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Venetian Red \u0026amp; Russet with Navy Dressing Roof (Late 1940s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with HO gauge locomotives and rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e Two HO scale FG brake vans (FG 648 \u0026amp; FG 689)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e HO scale railway modellers recreating Victorian Railways passenger trains, branch line services, and Australian railway operations of the late 1940s and 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFG brake vans played an important role in Victorian Railways passenger operations, providing luggage accommodation and a guard's compartment while completing many country passenger consists. The post-war Venetian Red and Russet repaint scheme reflects the modernisation of the Victorian Railways fleet following World War II, making these vehicles ideal for historically accurate layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the vehicles on compatible HO gauge track and couple them into an appropriate Victorian Railways passenger consist using the fitted standard couplings. They pair well with period passenger coaches to recreate authentic country and branch line services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a ready-to-run model set. It is not a toy and is recommended for collectors and modellers aged 14 years and over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SDS Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46674305515676,"sku":"SDSFG001","price":296.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/SDSFG001_6c9195ec-ebed-4f64-8c0c-fe5057a0391b.png?v=1777392817","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/ho-fg-648-fg-689-venetian-red-russet-navy-dressing-roof-repainted-late-1940s","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}