HO The GHAN Mk.5 3 Car Add-On Set
Featuring:
- Authentic Passenger Add-On Set: HO scale Mk.5 The Ghan car set designed to extend existing consists, matching the iconic red, orange and silver long-distance Australian passenger livery.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: HO scale (1:87); suitable for standard HO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic bodies with finely printed livery and passenger detailing; non-powered, rolling stock only.
- Layout Integration: Compatible with standard HO couplings, designed to integrate seamlessly with existing The Ghan locomotive and carriage formations.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Model: The Ghan Mk.5 Passenger Car Add-On Set (3 Cars)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: None
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with HO gauge locomotives and passenger rolling stock systems
- Included: Three HO scale passenger cars
Perfect for: HO scale railway modellers extending long-distance Australian passenger services or expanding realistic interstate touring consists.
Why this kit matters
This add-on set represents modern long-distance luxury rail travel in Australia, closely associated with :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. The service is one of Australia’s most recognisable rail journeys, crossing vast desert and outback regions and forming part of the nation’s premium rail tourism network.
It is ideal for enhancing existing formations or building longer, more realistic consists that reflect the operational length and prestige of contemporary interstate passenger services.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run HO scale add-on set. Simply couple the cars to a compatible locomotive and existing The Ghan consist. Ensure couplings are securely engaged for smooth running on HO gauge track. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.

