N scale NR class locomotive by Auscision Models, PO Box 1791, Castle Hill NSW 1765.
Phone: 0425 866 442.
Email: information@auscisionmodels.com.au
Web Site: www.auscisionmodels.com.au Price in text.
Auscision Models’ N scale National Rail NR class locomotive is the company’s first venture into the Australian N Scale market, a real treat for the semi-modern to present day modeller in N scale. This model is offered in 19 different liveries and 30 different road numbers. Available as DC ($295) or DCC with sound ($425) – a great range to choose from.
The models include several variants of the well-known Indian Pacific and The Ghan passenger train liveries, as well as Southern Spirit and Great Southern. Several variants of National Rail and Pacific National liveries have also been represented.
Models reviewed are NR110 in Pacific National livery (DC), NR84 in ‘Real trains Not Road Trains’ livery (DCC and sound) and NR31 in ‘Great Southern’ livery (DC).
Note: Editor’s model of NR109 is shown only to illustrate the model’s detail.
Detail
Auscision have done a fantastic job reproducing the NR class in N scale, with many features comparable to their HO scale version. The model features a good representation of the cab andfirst for the Australian N Scale market). The paintwork is crisp and well applied, as is the pad printing of numbers and lettering. Livery-specific artwork is well applied. Auscision have left nothing to the imagination on this model, pad printing every little warning sign and numerous other lettering and details specific to each different livery. The only fault I have been able to pick up on was NR110, which had a very minor bit of overspray on the box behind the cab on the fireman’s side. The model also features several well executed photo-etched metal details and cut-outs. The fold down grille for the rear steps is photo etched (see photo 2), along with four separate grilles on top of the model (airconditioner, both dynamic brake air-intakes and the radiator).
