Ready To Run set of the Queensland Rail Spirit of the Outback. 
 
The consist used for this model of the Spirit of the Outback is based on the standard consist used in 2023 and includes.
1 x QPPB (Power Car)
2 x LAR CREW
3 x LAR SLEEPER
1 x LDC BODY TRAIN NAME PLATE
1 x LDC BODY NO TRAIN NAME PLATE
1 x LAL/LBL STANDARD CARRIAGE
1 x LAL/LBL END OF TRAIN CARRIAGE
 
These sets will be made to order by hand entirely in Australia and will have an approximate lead time of up to 3 months from date of purchase. 
In recent years the paint jobs on the fleet have been modified and simplified. Earlier consists had the gold and maroon stripes the entire length of the train while in present day there are only a few coaches with the stripes. The ready to run sets will have the stripe on all passenger and crew coaches with the power car being left in plain livery.
 
The models will be completely built from Tyson’s Trains Kits by hand. Each model features: 
Prototypical tinted windows
Separately applied concertinas
Accurate scale bogies
Metal disc axels 
Accurately applied decals 
Genuine Kadee #158 whisker couplers
Painted in the best voted representation of stainless steel 
 
These models will come in a custom Model Box case with a depiction of the Spirit of the Outback on the lid and room to spare for your locomotives. 
 
While all efforts will be made to ensure all models are built to the same standard these are a handmade model so there may be slight variations or inconsistences between models. Before any set is delivered all rolling stock in the set will be carefully evaluated to ensure that decals line up and all coupler heights are correct.