Sds HO Gas Rail Tank Cat Chemtrans
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Product details
This is the SDS HO Gas Rail Tank Cat Chemtrans
10 of these wagons were built by Commonwealth Engineering at Granville, under licence to the Union Tank Car Co., between 1964 to 1967 and were numbered GS400 to GS409. They were privately owned by the Gas Supply Co. Ltd of Melbourne and painted in their retail brand name of Speed-E-Gas. As Boral had acquired the Gas Supply Co., in 1964 a small Boral logo appeared on each end of the tank.
These were the first privately-owned wagons to be approved for operation on broad and standard gauge tracks through the bogie exchange plant at Dynon. In 1974 three wagons were sent to Victoria and re-branded Heatane Gas later in 1978 a fourth wagon was re-branded Aftrans to carry Anhydrous Ammonia.
A comprehensive article by Neil Cram appeared in the Australian Model Railway Magazine in October 1989 detailing the colourful history of these wagons.
Model Features:
- Highly detailed Ready-to-Run HO scale model
- Injection moulded high quality plastic body
- Etched metal walkways
- Full brake rigging and underfloor detail
- Semi scale metal rimmed wheels
- Genuine Kadee #158 whisker coupler
- 18” Minimum radius recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does order processing take?
Most orders received before 14:00 are shipped out the same day.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Depending on where you are located - Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days.
Where is Hobbytech Toys Located?
Hobbytech Toys is located at Unit 18, 276 Leach Highway, Myaree, Western Australia, 6154
Store Opening Hours
Hobbytech Toys is Open Monday - Saturday 09:00 -17:00 & Sunday + Most Public Holidays 11:00 - 17:00.
We are closed on New Years Day, Australia Day, Anzac Day & Christmas Day.
