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Since 1975 the Aster
Hobby Co Inc of Japan have been producing a range of limited
edition gauge 1 (1/32 scale) live steam working model locomotives
built predominantly in kit form for the enthusiast to assemble
but also as ready to run. Some of their locomotives are produced
as electrically powered ready to run models.
All Aster production is
limited run. With only two exceptions to date, once
production of a model ceases it will not be made again.
Availability in Australia can be checked directly with Argyle.
Earlier models can sometimes be found in stock at retailers in
some other countries. The Aster
Home Page has
links to retailers around the world.
Contact Argyle for Australian Aster pricing.
Aster locomotives are
superb, accurate scale models, most impressive on display in the
lounge room or hobby room but even more impressive with
steam up and actually running on an outdoor garden railway.
Aster products are
available in Australia from Argyle Locomotive Works in Melbourne
Victoria and Toys of Joy in Malden Victoria. |
Argyle
Locomotive Works