ASTER HOBBY AUSTRALIA
Quality Gauge 1  Live Steam Locomotives
Site Updated 3rd January, 2009
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LATEST NEWS:  Release of the AD-60 Garratt, has been delayed until March, 2009.  Aster apologises for any inconevience caused to customers as a result.  The model remains  SOLD OUT!    Thank you for your participation.
Australian AD-60 Garratt
MORE NEWS:  The new American locomotive, the Great Northern S2 4-8-4 Class, is now available. Check the American Page for the latest information and specifications. 
The AD-60 features a 2 metre minimum radius and is convertable from either Coal Firing or Methelated Spirits ! 
Full specifications are available on request.
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MORE NEWS:  Latest addition to the Pre-Owned Locomotives page is a magnificent Berkshire !
All About Aster
Aster Hobby of Japan have been producing quality Gauge 1 (45 mm) live steam locomotives since 1975.  All models are produced in pre-painted, pre-soldered Kit form, or as Ready To Run (RTR) versions, in strictly limited numbers.

Known for their excellence in appearance, attention to detail and superb operational performance, Aster models are sort after by collectors all over the world.  Engineered to an accuracy of 1/100th mm, Aster locomotives are precision models which bring hours of delight to their owners, during both the assembly phase and in operation.

Detailed step by step instructions combined with clear, precise diagrams simplifies construction.  Assembly can literally be accomplished on the kitchen table with nothing more than a few simple hand tools.  Full technical support is provided by both Aster Japan and Aster Hobby Australia to ensure your model is successfully completed and fully operational.
Experience the thrill of building and operating your very own steam locomotive.

With an Aster Live Steam Locomotive, YOU really are in the Driver's seat !

Aster products advertised on this site are ONLY for sale within Australia, with the exception of Pre-Owned Locomotives.

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LATEST NEWS: The next British locomotive, due for release end of 2008, is the GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class "Kingswear Castle"!  Check the British Page for details.
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