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Aster Live Steam
Gauge 1 (Scale 1/32) - Working models in kit form or ready to run
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.
Refer to the Stock List for
availability and 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
Future Aster Models
SNCF241P
Targeted delivery Winter 2011 Estimate $ not yet released
- 4 Cylinders Compound with D Slide Valves
- Working Drain Cocks on Outside Cylinders
- Compatible Coal & Alcohol Boiler with Removable B. Arch
- Inside Crosshead Driven Feed Water Pump
- Compatible Ratchet Lever & Roller Type Reverser
- Removable Smoke box , Alcohol tank & Coal Bunker
- Fully Machined Main Driving Wheels Crank
- High quality detail fitting with LED lights
- Stainless Steel Rods and Adjustable Couplers
Krauss
Targeted delivery Autumn 2011 Estimate $ 3,600
- G gauge, minimum radius 0.55m, suitable for LGB rolling stocks
- Gas firing system with improved ignition device
- Saturated Steam powered (no superheater)
- Regulator valve body encased in the steam dome, regulator handle in
shape of the dummy
safety valve situated behind the dummy sand dome.
- Prototypical Outside Stephenson’s Valve Gear
- Designed for Aster "Utility" refiller car
Redesigned 28 ton two truck Alisan Shay

Targeted delivery before Christmas 2010 Estimate $ 4,600
Improvements over previous model:
- Gas system, black painted
- Centerflue boiler without a separate outer casing
- Feed water pump installed inside
the dummy ash pan under the boiler. The eccentric for the pump
piston fitted to the cylinders crank shaft, in-between the 2nd and
the 3rd cylinders
- Increased Fuel & Water Tank capacity
- Relocated lubricator tank in the shape of dummy air tank. oil
capacity increased.
Currently available Aster models
GWR Castle & BR Castle
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The
Battle of Britain Class
SR & BR |
THUNDERBOLT
USRA Mikado
Great Northern S2
C&S MOGUL
BR52 DB/DR
DB & BR38 17 360,000 260,000
KPEV P8
SNCF 140c 287 black
JNR B20
JNR9600
D51 stream lined dome type
Kiso Forest Railways Baldwin
Tank
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Manufacturer
& Distributor Japan |
Aster
Retailer, Importer Distributor for Asia Oceania |
Aster
Hobby Co Inc
1-13-34 Hakusan, Midori-ku Yokohama 226 Japan Phone +81 45 934 5646 Fax +81 45 933 9486
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Argyle
Locomotive Works
188-190 Falls Rd, Olinda VIC 3788, Australia Phone +61 3 9751 1964 sales@argyleloco.com.au
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Last update
16 August
2010 |
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