It is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of John Sargent. John was well known throughout our community and has left behind a number of legacies. Firstly his great love which was Precision Scale Models and secondly Train Hobby Publications.

Growing up in the Riverina district of Southern New South Wales, John’s love of the railways started at a very young age and it would be very fair to say that he was one who “lived the dream!”

Precision Scale Models was established in 1989 with a mission to build the very best brass models railways for the Australian marketplace. “Quality Without Compromise” was the tagline which was embraced by PSM and that was all John was interested in delivering to his very loyal customers.

It was during the mid 1990′s that John began his publishing empire and it would be from that moment forward that he would revolutionise the way a locomotive would be profiled, a branchline would be brought back to life or a “C38″ disappearing into a sunset would be enjoyed over and over again.

John passed away peacefully early on Sunday morning the 13th November 2011. While John’s vision, passion, intelligence and wit will be greatly missed, his friends I am sure, will ensure his memory and legacy will live on and on and on…

The “Big Hudson” will always be remembered in it‘s full glory, double-headed on some of Victoria’s most magnificent lines. They were just some of the most amazing sights and sounds in our railway history.

Today, Precision Scale Models has embarked upon one of the most exciting projects in it‘s history. The Victorian Railways “R” Class Hudson Steam Locomotive 4-6-4 in “O” Scale. “A classic prototype – a classic model.”

Versions Available :-

“R” Class – Coal Burner As Running

“R” Class – Oil Burner As Running

“R” Class – 704 Festival of Britain – Gold Lining

“R” Class – 704 Festival of Britain

“R” Class – 761 Steamrail As Preserved

This will be a Limited Run so DO NOT MISS OUT!

Project Update – 4th September 2011

We would like to remind those of you who have not purchased your Locomotive to make contact as soon as possible. With most versions already accounted for there are only a small number of models still available.

Don’t miss out!
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Latest News – Victorian Railways “A2” Class Steam Locomotive 4-6-0
Project Update – 14th April 2011

To: All HO-Scale Victorian Railways “A2” Class Steam Locomotive 4-6-0 Customers

From: John Della

Precision Scale Models would like to thank it’s customers for their patience with the delay of the Victorian Railways “A2″ Class Steam Loco. However, we are very pleased to announce that these locomotives will now be available at The Exhibition of Australian Model Railways 2011.

The Hobson’s Bay Model Railway Club Exhibition

Saturday, 23rd April, 2011 – Sunday, 24th April, 2011

Collingwood College

10:00am to 5:00pm
Hoddle Street, Collingwood
Enter via Campbell Street entrance. (Melways ref 2C G9)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Project Update – 14th January 2011

To: All HO-Scale Victorian Railways “A2″ Class Steam Locomotive 4-6-0 Customers

From: John Della

Happy New Year to you all and may your 2011 be filled with much joy and success.

Precision Scale Models took delivery of the above new model Victorian Railways “A2″ Class locomotives around Christmas. It was a inconvenient time to examine and appraise the project as quickly and as thoroughly as is necessary. After extended deliberation we decided not to release the models immediately because of some imperfections in their build detail. If we are not absolutely happy with a model we return to our supplier Ajin of Korea for appropriate modifications, as we have done in this case.

We did not take this decision lightly. We understand the disappointment this will cause many of you, our loyal customers, who have been eagerly anticipating this release. However perfection is our passion and Precision Scale Models’ motto is “Quality Without Compromise”. We have no intention of supplying a model that does not meet, or exceed, “Museum Quality”.

As PSM exclusively airfreight our range of hand-crafted, quality brass models, any waiting time will be minimised. You can monitor the progress of these new Victorian Railways “A2″ Class releases on the Precision Scale Models website:

http://www.precisionscalemodels.com.au/

Thank You

To: All HO-Scale Victorian Railways “A2” Class Steam Locomotive 4-6-0 Customers

From: John Della

Precision Scale Models would like to thank it’s customers for their patience with the delay of the Victorian Railways “A2″ Class Steam Loco. However, we are very pleased to announce that these locomotives will now be available at The Exhibition of Australian Model Railways 2011.

The Hobson’s Bay Model Railway Club Exhibition

Saturday, 23rd April, 2011 – Sunday, 24th April, 2011

Collingwood College

10:00am to 5:00pm
Hoddle Street, Collingwood
Enter via Campbell Street entrance. (Melways ref 2C G9)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Project Update.
To: All HO-Scale Victorian Railways “A2” Class Steam Locomotive 4-6-0 Customers

From: John Della

Happy New Year to you all and may your 2011 be filled with much joy and success.

Precision Scale Models took delivery of the above new model Victorian Railways “A2″ Class locomotives around Christmas. It was a inconvenient time to examine and appraise the project as quickly and as thoroughly as is necessary. After extended deliberation we decided not to release the models immediately because of some imperfections in their build detail. If we are not absolutely happy with a model we return to our supplier Ajin of Korea for appropriate modifications, as we have done in this case.

We did not take this decision lightly. We understand the disappointment this will cause many of you, our loyal customers, who have been eagerly anticipating this release. However perfection is our passion and Precision Scale Models’ motto is “Quality Without Compromise”. We have no intention of supplying a model that does not meet, or exceed, “Museum Quality”.

As PSM exclusively airfreight our range of hand-crafted, quality brass models, any waiting time will be minimised. You can monitor the progress of these new Victorian Railways “A2″ Class releases on the Precision Scale Models website:

http://www.precisionscalemodels.com.au/

Thank You

This Express Passenger Steam Locomotive was exclusively designed and built by the Victorian Railways and began service back in 1907. The “A2″ served until 1963 and with 185 locomotives built it certainly was the highlight of VR motive power.

Precision Scale Models will be reproducing this magnificent steam locomotive in six different versions. Both Walschaerts and Stephenson valve gear will be available in different liveries and also coal and oil burning configurations. The modified front end versions have not been overlooked either.

• P.S.M. “HO” SCALE 1:87
• “QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE”
• FULL 12 MONTH WARRANTY*

Only 100 of each available, stay online to learn how to order and avoid disappointment.

Train Hobby Brass will complete this exquisite collection of livestock fine scale models by releasing the “LL/LF/LP” Sheep and “MM/MF” Cattle Wagon. Available for immediate collection.

Built in the late 1920′s they serviced the Victorian Railways comprehensively for more than half a century.

Built in the late 1920′s they serviced the Victorian Railways comprehensively for more than half a century.