HO XP2013 RailCorp CountryLink Starlight Children’s Foundation delivers a distinctive Australian high-speed passenger locomotive featuring a special charity livery for HO scale layouts.

Featuring:

• Special Promotional Livery: Model of XP2013 finished in the Starlight Children’s Foundation charity scheme operated under CountryLink branding.
• Prototype XPT Design: Represents the Australian Express Passenger Train (XPT), based on proven high-speed rail technology adapted for long-distance services.
• HO Scale Accuracy: Built to HO scale (1:87) for compatibility with standard HO gauge track systems.
• Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled with factory-applied detailing for immediate display or operation.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Model: XP2013 XPT Power Car
• Operator: :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} / CountryLink
• Livery: Starlight Children’s Foundation special scheme
• Power Type: Diesel-electric high-speed passenger unit
• Prototype Service: Intercity express passenger operations
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Track Compatibility: HO gauge

Suitable for: HO scale Australian railway modellers, modern passenger train collectors, and layouts featuring long-distance intercity services.

Why this model matters

The XPT (Express Passenger Train) is one of Australia’s most recognisable long-distance rail services, introduced in the 1980s and based on British HST technology. It significantly improved travel times across New South Wales and interstate routes.

Special liveries such as the Starlight Children’s Foundation scheme highlight the role of rail operators in community engagement and charity partnerships, making XP2013 both an operational and culturally significant locomotive.

How to use it

Place the model on powered HO gauge track and operate as part of a full XPT consist or mixed passenger formation. Best paired with matching CountryLink coaches for realistic train formations.

This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.