Here's the latest Sprinter decorated samples from the factory.
We'll post some more images over the next few days,
The On Track Models Team
Monday, 5 September 2016
Monday, 1 February 2016
Sprinter Close Coupler Images
Hi All,
The photos below show the revised Close Coupler Pocket design on the Sprinter Rail Car.
Also shown is a comparison between our current Non Functional Scharfenberg coupler and a design similar to the newly proposed Friction Fit Functional Coupler.
The photos below show the revised Close Coupler Pocket design on the Sprinter Rail Car.
Also shown is a comparison between our current Non Functional Scharfenberg coupler and a design similar to the newly proposed Friction Fit Functional Coupler.
The last
image shows the cars fitted with Kadee couplers between them.
The Greyish car is fitted with a standard coupler box, while the Black unit is fitted with the close coupler box design.
So far from the feedback we've received you'd prefer the Non Functional Coupler supplied as standard with Kadee coupler supplied in the box for coupling multiple units.
We look forward to your views,
The On Track Models Team
The Greyish car is fitted with a standard coupler box, while the Black unit is fitted with the close coupler box design.
So far from the feedback we've received you'd prefer the Non Functional Coupler supplied as standard with Kadee coupler supplied in the box for coupling multiple units.
We look forward to your views,
The On Track Models Team
Friday, 29 January 2016
Your Chance To Be Part Of The Design Process
Hi All,
Here's a chance to be part of the OTM design process.
The factory came back to us late today with a revised coupler for the Sprinter.
Unfortunately to achieve this within the current tooling it means deleting the highly detailed but non operational coupler as shown below.
The new design is less detailed than the current one but it means that you won't need to change out the couplers if you want to run the Sprinters in a multiple consist.
So now you get to choose, which design do you want ?
Post your comments below or send us an email to sales@ontrackmodels.com.au with your choice.
The closing date for your vote is Tuesday February 2nd.
The On Track Models Team
Saturday, 23 January 2016
Sprinter Update
Hi All,
Just a quick update about the progress of the Sprinters.
We've been in discussions with the factory over some outstanding items that up until recently remained unresolved.
The coupler issue has now been corrected, when coupled together the units can now negotiate reverse Peco medium points plus 22" curves.
This was a major issue that needed overcoming. At least 3 major new designs were completed prior to an agreed design being implemented.
The Sprinters as packaged will be supplied with non operational Scharfenberg couplers fitted, included in the box will be Kadee couplers for those wishing to couple their units together.
Also the body was slightly redesigned internally to stop the windows collapsing inwards when the body was removed.
The main circuit board has been reduced in width and the circuit map redesigned to improve the reliability of the unit.
Additionally the side door tooling is now being corrected so it is not so deep, this request was made last April, they're only just getting around to making the changes they said they had previously completed.
At this stage the factory believes they will be able to supply the painted samples to us just after the Chinese New Year holiday break.
Production should occur shortly after this once both V/Line and us (On Track) sign off on these samples.
As a consequence of the delay to production run, we have extended the pre-delivery price until the end of February 2016.
The delays on this project have been frustrating to us but at this point we believe we have finally overcome the outstanding issues.
Thanks to everyone for their faith in us,
The On Track Models Team
Just a quick update about the progress of the Sprinters.
We've been in discussions with the factory over some outstanding items that up until recently remained unresolved.
The coupler issue has now been corrected, when coupled together the units can now negotiate reverse Peco medium points plus 22" curves.
This was a major issue that needed overcoming. At least 3 major new designs were completed prior to an agreed design being implemented.
The Sprinters as packaged will be supplied with non operational Scharfenberg couplers fitted, included in the box will be Kadee couplers for those wishing to couple their units together.
Also the body was slightly redesigned internally to stop the windows collapsing inwards when the body was removed.
The main circuit board has been reduced in width and the circuit map redesigned to improve the reliability of the unit.
Additionally the side door tooling is now being corrected so it is not so deep, this request was made last April, they're only just getting around to making the changes they said they had previously completed.
At this stage the factory believes they will be able to supply the painted samples to us just after the Chinese New Year holiday break.
Production should occur shortly after this once both V/Line and us (On Track) sign off on these samples.
As a consequence of the delay to production run, we have extended the pre-delivery price until the end of February 2016.
The delays on this project have been frustrating to us but at this point we believe we have finally overcome the outstanding issues.
Thanks to everyone for their faith in us,
The On Track Models Team
Saturday, 17 October 2015
Favourite 80 Class Scheme ?
Hi All,
So what's your favourite 80 Class colour scheme ?
Are you a traditionalist with the Original and Reverse colours ?
So what's your favourite 80 Class colour scheme ?
Are you a traditionalist with the Original and Reverse colours ?
The Bicentennial and Candy Schemes ?
Or something more modern ?
We'd love to hear what makes the best 80 Class Scheme.
The On Track Models Team
Or something more modern ?
We'd love to hear what makes the best 80 Class Scheme.
The On Track Models Team
Friday, 2 October 2015
On Track Models Announces the NSW 80 Class
Hi All,
On Track Models is pleased to announce our next locomotive will be the Mighty NSW 80 Class.
Design work has been finalised with tooling commenced.
On Track Models is pleased to announce our next locomotive will be the Mighty NSW 80 Class.
Design work has been finalised with tooling commenced.
Expected delivery will be in late 2016.
Order forms will be available early next year,
The On Track Models Team
Order forms will be available early next year,
The On Track Models Team
Friday, 6 March 2015
Sprinter Test Shot Images
Hi All,
We've received preliminary photos of the Sprinter tooling from the Factory.
We've received preliminary photos of the Sprinter tooling from the Factory.
While the images aren't the best, they do show how the model is progressing.
The tooling is currently about 70% complete.
The gear sets and underframe are still being cut into the metal dies.
Non-Operational Test Shots are expected by the end of the month just in time for the Hobsons Bay Exhibition.
At this stage we still expect these cars to arrive by the end of the year.
The On Track Models Team
The tooling is currently about 70% complete.
The gear sets and underframe are still being cut into the metal dies.
Non-Operational Test Shots are expected by the end of the month just in time for the Hobsons Bay Exhibition.
At this stage we still expect these cars to arrive by the end of the year.
The On Track Models Team
Saturday, 10 January 2015
On Track Models Announces the Victorian Sprinter Railcar
Hi All,
On Track Models is pleased to announce our next Victorian model will be the Sprinter Railcar.
22 Sprinter Railcars were introduced into traffic between December 1993 and June 1995.
Cars 7001 - 7017 were introduced in the PTC Teal & Sunflower colour scheme, while cars 7018 - 7022 were released in the V/Line Red & Blue scheme.
Eventually all of the 22 cars were repainted to the V/Line Red & Blue scheme.
Sprinter 7019 was written off after an unfortunate incident in 1996.
In 2007 Sprinter 7007 was repainted into a trial V/Line Passenger scheme of Red, Grey, & Purple.
Minor changes to this scheme were introduced and the entire remaining fleet plus 7007 have been out shopped in this smart new livery.
Tooling has commenced on these models and the first samples are due late March / early April.
Features of these cars include all wheel pick-up / all wheel drive, detailed interior and drivers cabs, operational head, ditch, & marker lights. The cars will be internally lite with the destination board also illuminated.
The model will be sound ready with a 21 DCC plug supplied.
Expected delivery date for this exceptional model is towards the end of 2015.
Theses models will be marketed as a twin pack with both units powered.
Due the fluctuating Australian Dollar no price has been set as yet however order forms will be available around June.
All 4 colour schemes will be available with only a limited number packs produced.
Details of the packs will be available shortly.
The On Track Models Team.
On Track Models is pleased to announce our next Victorian model will be the Sprinter Railcar.
22 Sprinter Railcars were introduced into traffic between December 1993 and June 1995.
Cars 7001 - 7017 were introduced in the PTC Teal & Sunflower colour scheme, while cars 7018 - 7022 were released in the V/Line Red & Blue scheme.
Eventually all of the 22 cars were repainted to the V/Line Red & Blue scheme.
Sprinter 7019 was written off after an unfortunate incident in 1996.
In 2007 Sprinter 7007 was repainted into a trial V/Line Passenger scheme of Red, Grey, & Purple.
Minor changes to this scheme were introduced and the entire remaining fleet plus 7007 have been out shopped in this smart new livery.
Tooling has commenced on these models and the first samples are due late March / early April.
Features of these cars include all wheel pick-up / all wheel drive, detailed interior and drivers cabs, operational head, ditch, & marker lights. The cars will be internally lite with the destination board also illuminated.
The model will be sound ready with a 21 DCC plug supplied.
Expected delivery date for this exceptional model is towards the end of 2015.
Theses models will be marketed as a twin pack with both units powered.
Due the fluctuating Australian Dollar no price has been set as yet however order forms will be available around June.
All 4 colour schemes will be available with only a limited number packs produced.
Details of the packs will be available shortly.
The On Track Models Team.
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Final 8201's on Sale
Hi All,
The exhibition is only 2 days away now.
We will have a very limited number of 8201's on hand for sale on Saturday.
Why not grab the class leader 8201 and the final unit produced 8258 while stocks last.
The On Track Models Team.
The exhibition is only 2 days away now.
We will have a very limited number of 8201's on hand for sale on Saturday.
Why not grab the class leader 8201 and the final unit produced 8258 while stocks last.
The On Track Models Team.
Sunday, 28 September 2014
New 8250 in PN Colours
Hi All,
Here's 8250 in the Pacific National colour scheme.
It's a little bit cleaner than the real one we posted a photo of the other day.
Just right for you to start weathering.
It's available now to purchase.
The On Track Models Team.
Here's 8250 in the Pacific National colour scheme.
It's a little bit cleaner than the real one we posted a photo of the other day.
Just right for you to start weathering.
It's available now to purchase.
The On Track Models Team.
Friday, 26 September 2014
New 82 Class Pacific National Collection
Hi All,
Here's the 4 82 Classes that make up our new Pacific National Collection.
They're available from On Track Models, Hobbyland at Hornsby, Model Railroad Craftsman at Blacktown and Barnes Hobbies at New Lambton.
We'll have stock of these models available next weekend at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition.
The On Track Models Team.
Here's the 4 82 Classes that make up our new Pacific National Collection.
They're available from On Track Models, Hobbyland at Hornsby, Model Railroad Craftsman at Blacktown and Barnes Hobbies at New Lambton.
We'll have stock of these models available next weekend at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition.
The On Track Models Team.
New 82 Class FreightCorp Collection
Hi All,
Here's the 4 82 Classes that make up our new FreightCorp Collection.
They're available from On Track Models, Hobbyland at Hornsby, Model Railroad Craftsman at Blacktown and Barnes Hobbies at New Lambton.
We'll have stock of these models available next weekend at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition.
The On Track Models Team.
Here's the 4 82 Classes that make up our new FreightCorp Collection.
They're available from On Track Models, Hobbyland at Hornsby, Model Railroad Craftsman at Blacktown and Barnes Hobbies at New Lambton.
We'll have stock of these models available next weekend at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition.
The On Track Models Team.
8250 at Port Waratah
Hi All,
One of our new numbered 82 classes is 8250 with Pacific National logos.
Seen here at Port Waratah this morning.
Models of this loco are now available for sale from On Track Models.
The On Track Models Team.
One of our new numbered 82 classes is 8250 with Pacific National logos.
Seen here at Port Waratah this morning.
Models of this loco are now available for sale from On Track Models.
The On Track Models Team.
On Track Models at the AMRA NSW Model Railway Exhibition
Hi All,
It's just a week to go now until the AMRA NSW Model Railway Exhibition at Liverpool.
We'll have our new range of 82 Class Locomotives on sale.
Plus our 4 new packs of TRC's as well.
The doors are open from 9 am Saturday morning and we hope to see you there.
The On Track Models Team.
It's just a week to go now until the AMRA NSW Model Railway Exhibition at Liverpool.
We'll have our new range of 82 Class Locomotives on sale.
Plus our 4 new packs of TRC's as well.
The doors are open from 9 am Saturday morning and we hope to see you there.
The On Track Models Team.
New 8247 Image
Hi All,
8247 is the 3rd unit in our Beresfield Collection.
We have limited numbers of these locomotives now available for sale.
See your local On Track Models retailer to place an order, or contact us direct.
We'll have the remaining stock for sale at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition, Liverpool over the long weekend October 4th - 6th.
The On Track Models Team
8247 is the 3rd unit in our Beresfield Collection.
We have limited numbers of these locomotives now available for sale.
See your local On Track Models retailer to place an order, or contact us direct.
We'll have the remaining stock for sale at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition, Liverpool over the long weekend October 4th - 6th.
The On Track Models Team
New 8246 Image
Hi All,
8246 is the second of 3 Beresfield locomotives that we're producing.
We have produced a limited number of the 3 82 classes involved in the Beresfield accident.
These are available now.
The On Track Models Team.
8246 is the second of 3 Beresfield locomotives that we're producing.
We have produced a limited number of the 3 82 classes involved in the Beresfield accident.
These are available now.
The On Track Models Team.
Monday, 22 September 2014
New 82 Class Stock Availability
Hi All,
Just a quick update on our new 82 classes.
We managed to arrange a limited run of numbers with our factory.
We've sold just over half in pre-orders to our retail network.
Which doesn't leave many left over.
If you're interested in getting one of the new 82's contact us at sales@ontrackmodels.com.au, visit our website www.ontrackmodels.com.au for an order form, or see one of our retail network.
The numbers available will be: FreightCorp 8215, 8219, 8246, & 8247. Pacific National 8243, 8250, 8255, & 8258.
We'll have the remaining stock available at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition, Liverpool on the 4th - 6th October.
The On Track Models Team.
Just a quick update on our new 82 classes.
We managed to arrange a limited run of numbers with our factory.
We've sold just over half in pre-orders to our retail network.
Which doesn't leave many left over.
If you're interested in getting one of the new 82's contact us at sales@ontrackmodels.com.au, visit our website www.ontrackmodels.com.au for an order form, or see one of our retail network.
The numbers available will be: FreightCorp 8215, 8219, 8246, & 8247. Pacific National 8243, 8250, 8255, & 8258.
We'll have the remaining stock available at the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition, Liverpool on the 4th - 6th October.
The On Track Models Team.
2 Weeks to Liverpool
Hi All,
It's now less than 2 weeks to the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition at Liverpool.
We've received stock of our new 82 classes and they'll be on sale there.
8219 is one of the new 82 Class numbers that we've arranged with our factory,
We have 4 new FreightCorp numbers and 4 new Pacific National numbers available.
The On Track Models Team
It's now less than 2 weeks to the AMRA Sydney Model Railway Exhibition at Liverpool.
We've received stock of our new 82 classes and they'll be on sale there.
8219 is one of the new 82 Class numbers that we've arranged with our factory,
We have 4 new FreightCorp numbers and 4 new Pacific National numbers available.
The On Track Models Team
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
On Track Models at the AMRA Caulfield Exhibition
Hi All,
It's only a few days to go until the AMRA Victorian Model Railway Exhibition to be held at the Caulfield Racecourse.
On Track Models will be attending so drop by and see us.
The On Track Models Team
It's only a few days to go until the AMRA Victorian Model Railway Exhibition to be held at the Caulfield Racecourse.
On Track Models will be attending so drop by and see us.
The On Track Models Team
8215 Through Runner Available Soon
Hi All,
On Track Models will have a limited number of 'Through Running' FreightCorp 8215's on hand for sale at the AMRA Caulfield Exhibition this coming weekend.
8212 - 8215 were fitted out to run as lead units into Victoria during the late 1990's.
The On Track Models Team
On Track Models will have a limited number of 'Through Running' FreightCorp 8215's on hand for sale at the AMRA Caulfield Exhibition this coming weekend.
8212 - 8215 were fitted out to run as lead units into Victoria during the late 1990's.
The On Track Models Team
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