VR F Class

IDR Models next model is the VR F class shunter in HO 1/87.1 scale. 

The F class is in development and the release date is now set for early 2026.

Artwork for the model is below. The IDR Models F class will be produced in most of the colour schemes the F class carried in their working life with the Victorian Railways. 

Preorders are now open for the VR / SEC F class.

DC preorder price is $320.00 after delivery price is $345.00.

DCC Sound preorder price is $435.00 after delivery price is $465.00.

Below is an overview of the history of the VR F class.

The first 10 F class have the distinction of being VR's first diesel locomotives. They were mainly used in shunting service around Melbourne but were also used at Geelong, Seymour, Wodonga and Bendigo and perhaps other locations. Over the years quite a few changes were made: they were delivered in a black paint scheme then went to red with a yellow stripe and finally VR's familiar blue and gold, near the end of their careers at least one was painted V/Line orange/grey. Their road numbers were changed in 1958 as SECV 3 would have become F 320 but T 320 was already in service.>The last 6 were purchased second hand from the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the dates shown below. No evidence exists that SECV 3 - 6 ever actually worked in SEC service, it appears that VR leased them upon delivery until they purchased them All of the F's were built by the Dick Kerr Works in the United Kingdom

IDR Models F class is to be produced in both DCC sound and DC. With 5 body versions available. 

The models will include the following features,

21 pin ESU V5 decoder.

Switchable cab lighting when fitted with DCC sound 

Built in Stay alive operable when fitted with DCC sound.

5 Pole motor.

Operating headlight and shunters marker lights.

Scale head couplers.

Preordering Now open. Tick here to download order form.

F Class Versions and numbers