Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Aucision's release of the AHGX grain hopper


Hi All
At the Caulfield exhibition on Melbourne, Aucision released the AN AHGX.
This model has opened up a number of potential modeling locations in Grain growing locations across SA, and across the boarder in Victoria.
The AHGX was a true all rounder, operating on Broad, Standard and Narrow gauge. (Port Lincoln division)
I know what you are thinking, what use is a AHGX when I am modeling Alice Springs?  however, the Recorder published a photo of a AHGX in AN livery in Alice Springs.  I seems that the service is not dead in AN times, and the AHGX was used to deliver feed grain, complete with auger positioned for delivery.

The AHGX would be a great addition to any future triple gauge layout.

The model itself is a very good rendition of the prototype, separate roof walks, good end detail.

The model represents the mid AN era with a solid AN symbol, later versions have a AN symbol in stencil form.
Lots of good weathering to accomplish with this model.
Norm Bray has some good shots of AHGX on his website.

Aucisions link for the AHGX









Enjoy

Scott

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