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Frateschi New Zealand Railways - HO Gauge

Frateschi produce a range of 'look-alike' NZ Locomotives and Rolling Stock in popular colour schemes like NZR Red/Maroon, Fruit Salad, Tranz Rail and KiwiRail. They cater from the 1920's to the KiwiRail era. Famous trains like the early 'Kingston Flyer' and the 'Tranz Alpine' can be modelled.

Frateschi trains are HO Scale (1:87) and run on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm), such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann, Walthers etc.

Couplers are European (Lima type) and are not compatible with Hornby/Bachmann hook-and-loop or American knuckle type. Modification to fit a Hornby/Bachmann, Kadee type or NEM pocket etc is possible, but challenging. We suggest using an adapter wagon with NEM pockets (Frateschi type coupler on one end and one matching your rolling stock on the other.)

Frateschi locomotives are not DCC-Ready, though hard-wiring of a decoder is possible. Contact us for pricing, subject to availability of suitable decoders.

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    Frateschi 3170-4012 HO KiwiRail DC Locomotive No.4012

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    Frateschi 3170-4012 HO KiwiRail DC Locomotive No.4012HO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc.Feature...

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    Frateschi 3149 NZR HO DA Locomotive in traditional red

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    Frateschi 3149 NZR HO DA Locomotive in traditional redHO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc.Featur...

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    Frateschi 2487NZ HO Tranz Scenic Passenger Coach No.2584

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    Frateschi 2487NZ HO Tranz Scenic Passenger Coach No.2584Similar to the passenger coaches as used on the Tranz-Alpine scenic tourist train from Chri...

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    Frateschi 3170-4801 HO KiwiRail DC Locomotive No.4801

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    Frateschi 3170-4012 HO KiwiRail DC Locomotive No.4801HO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc.Feature...

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    Frateschi 2453NZ HO Tranz Scenic Dining Coach No.2595

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    Frateschi 2453NZ HO Tranz Scenic Dining Coach No.2595Similar to the buffet coach as used on the Tranz-Alpine scenic tourist train from Christchurch...

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    Frateschi 2000KNZ HO Flat Car Kit - Red Oxide NZR

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    Easy to assemble, comes complete with stakes. Ideal for Logging WagonsHO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bac...

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    Frateschi 3147-5270 HO NZR DX Tranzrail Blue GE U-20-C

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    Frateschi 3147-5270 HO NZR DX Tranzrail Blue GE U-20-CHO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc.Featur...

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    Frateschi 1513 HO Suburban House Kit

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    Frateschi 1513 HO Suburban House Kit

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    Frateschi 2076NZ HO Tank Car - Black NZR

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    Frateschi Tank Car in matt black undecorated finish. Couplers are NEM style to suit Frateschi locomotives.HO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge trac...

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    Frateschi 3506 2-8-0 HO Consolidation Steam Locomotive - Undecorated Black

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    Frateschi 3506 2-8-0 HO Consolidation Steam Locomotive - Undecorated BlackSimilar to early NZR locomotives as built by Baldwin Locomotive works in ...

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    Frateschi 1527 HO Tunnel Portal Kit - Single Line

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    Frateschi 1527 HO Tunnel Portal Kit - Single Line

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    Frateschi 20753 HO 20' ISO Container - Grey

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    Frateschi 20753 HO 20' ISO Container - Grey

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    Frateschi 2085NZ HO Coal Hopper Wagon - Silver

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    Frateschi 2085NZ HO Coal Hopper Wagon - SilverHO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc.Couplers are E...

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    Frateschi 2621NZ HO Old Time Wooden Passenger Car - Green

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    Frateschi 2621NZ HO Old Time Wooden Passenger Car - GreenSimilar to the early NZR wooden coaches used on the Kingston Flyer preserved railway in th...

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    Frateschi 2001KNZ HO Old Time Stock Car Kit

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    Frateschi 2001KNZ HO Old Time Stock Car Kit. Easy to assemble.HO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann et...

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    Frateschi 2015NZ Refrigerator Wagon White

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    Frateschi 2015NZ Refrigerator Wagon WhiteHO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc.Couplers are Europe...

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    Frateschi 3154-5166 HO Tranz Rail 'Bumble Bee' DX Locomotive

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    Frateschi 3154-5166 HO Tranz Rail 'Bumble Bee' DX LocomotiveHO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc....

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    Frateschi 3507 HO 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler Steam Locomotive 'Kingston Flyer' - Undecorated Black

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    Frateschi 4-6-0 Steam locomotive.Similar to the early American-built NZR locomotives used to pull the 'Kingston Flyer'.HO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/...

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    Frateschi 2002KNZ HO Old Time Box Car Kit

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    Frateschi 2002KNZ HO Old Time Box Car Kit. Easy to assemble.HO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc....

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    Frateschi 2036NZ HO Flat Car Red Oxide NZR

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    Frateschi 2036NZ HO Flat Car Red Oxide NZRHO Scale (1:87), runs on OO/HO gauge track (16.5mm) such as Hornby, Peco, Bachmann etc.Couplers are Europ...

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    Frateschi 20751 HO 20' ISO Container - Red

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    Frateschi 20751 HO 20' ISO Container - Red

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    Frateschi 1526 HO Country Station Kit

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    Frateschi 1526 HO Country Station Kit

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    Frateschi 1522 HO Petrol Station

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    Frateschi 1522 HO Petrol Station

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    Frateschi 1518 HO Signal Box

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    Frateschi 1518 HO Signal Box

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