AUSCISION’S FIRST LOCO

Written By Mark Jesser

Photo: Auscision Models

Auscision Models has officially made its mark on the N scale market with the highly anticipated release of the NR Class locomotive. Known for their reputation for "museum-quality" detail in HO scale, Auscision’s transition to 1:160 scale represents a major milestone for Australian railway modellers.

This flagship release brings a new level of prototypical accuracy to the N scale scene, featuring crisp paintwork, intricate underbody detailing, and the smooth performance collectors have come to expect from the brand. By starting with the iconic NR Class—the backbone of Australian interstate freight—Auscision has provided a high-end foundation for enthusiasts looking to replicate modern-era operations with precision.

Model Features:

  • Metal wire hand grab irons

  • POM plastic side handrails for durability

  • Detailed cab interior with painted driver figures

  • Scale size air hoses & MU hoses

  • Sanding pipe details

  • Under chassis piping details

  • Plastic body and main parts

  • Blackened metal disc wheels

  • Highly detailed bogies with separately applied factory fitted parts

  • Factory painted and decorated with laser sharp printing

  • 3 Different body versions tooled

  • N Scale 1:160

  • Ready-to-run

  • 5-Pole skew wound motor with twin brass flywheels - 12V DC

  • All wheel drive & electrical pickup

  • Heavy die-cast chassis

  • PCB with NEXT18 DCC socket

  • Sound ready with speaker in fuel tank

  • Operating LED headlights, flashing ditch lights, number box lights & red/white marker lights

  • Scale size knuckle couplers

  • Etched brass details including: windscreen wipers, side mirrors along with see-through roof fan and vent grilles

Mark Jesser
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