SDS Models HO KB 1104 1940s - Tuscan
HO KB 1104 1940s - Tuscan delivers an authentic NSWGR passenger brake van for HO scale Australian model railway layouts.
Featuring:
- Authentic 1940s Livery: Decorated in classic Tuscan red as used by the New South Wales Government Railways during the 1940s.
- HO Scale Compatibility: Built to HO scale (1:87), ideal for Australian HO gauge layouts.
- Detailed Construction: Injection-moulded body with finely applied paintwork, printed markings, and separately fitted detail parts.
- Ready for Operation: Fitted with standard HO couplings for easy integration into compatible passenger or mixed train consists.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Prototype: KB Brake Van No. 1104
- Era: 1940s
- Livery: Tuscan
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: None
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with HO gauge Australian rolling stock and locomotives
- Included: One HO scale KB brake van
Perfect for: Australian HO scale railway modellers recreating NSWGR passenger and mixed train operations from the 1940s.
Why this model matters
The KB class brake vans were a familiar sight on New South Wales passenger and mixed trains throughout the mid-20th century. Finished in the distinctive Tuscan livery, they provided accommodation for guards while carrying luggage and parcels, making them an essential part of many regional and mainline services.
How to use it
Place the ready-to-run brake van on compatible HO gauge track and couple it to your passenger or mixed freight consist using the fitted couplers. No assembly, painting, or glue is required.
This is a plastic ready-to-run model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.