Model Details
G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car

9578
Years Released:
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 14 years.
Running Number: 9578
Category: Passenger Rolling Stock

Model Information: Length - 9 1/2 inches - 24.2cm.
Models Produced: * 44,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1978 1979

1980 1981

1982 1983

1984 1985

1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
![]() 1978 1979 |
![]() 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 |
![]() 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 |
Logo: G.W.R. Roundel
Logo Years: 1934 - 1942

Livery: G.W.R. Goods

Livery Details: Various colour schemes.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Model Ranking:
Current: 197 - February 2021
Previous: 233 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (14)
Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1980 | King Size Set |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1991 | Interior has kitchen area. 12 first class and 24 third class seats, just as the prototype. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1978 | £3.15 |
1979 | £3.45 |
1980 | £4.25 |
1981 | £4.75 |
1982 | £5.25 |
1984 | £6.25 |
1985 | £6.99 |
1986 | £7.50 |
1987 | £8.10 |
1988 | £8.78 |
1989 | £9.65 |
Catalogue Images (14)
R.454 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1978
R.454 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1979
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1980
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1981
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1982
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1983
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1984
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1985
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1986
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1987
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1988
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1989
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1990
R.458 G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car - 1991
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Hornby Railways. R.454. No. 9578. GWR Restaurant Car. First/Third Class. Fine - Fixed Price
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Hornby R.458 GWR Composite Restaurant Car OO Gauge. - Auction
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HORNBY R4525 GWR RESTAURANT COACH ' 9578 ' BOXED - Store Inventory
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Hornby R4151B GWR Restaurant Car 9578 Coach - Auction
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Hornby R454 GWR Restaurant Car OO Gauge Boxed - Auction
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R157 Hornby GWR Composite Restaurant Car - Store Inventory
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Hornby R4525 Collett restaurant car 9578 GWR chocolate & cream - Railroad Range - Fixed Price
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R454 Hornby G.W.R Restaurant Car - Store Inventory
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Hornby Railroad R. 4525. GWR Restaurant Coach No. 9578. - Auction
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HORNBY GWR COLLETT RESTAURANT COACH No 9680 in GWR Brown & Cream Livery 00 Gauge - Auction
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Hornby R.454 GWR Restaurant Car 9578, Mint, boxed - Store Inventory
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R454 Hornby G.W.R Restaurant Car - Auction
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Hornby R4151 GWR Restaurant Car No 9578 for OO Gauge Model Railways - Fixed Price
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Hornby Railways 00 R458 GWR 1st & 3rd Restaurant Car R/N 9578 Chocolate & Cream - Store Inventory
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Hornby R4244A BR (ex GWR) restaurant coach W 9581 W carmine & cream NMIB - Fixed Price
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FlushGlaze Windows SE-59 Hornby GWR Restaurant Coach R458 OO Gauge - Store Inventory
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R157 Hornby GWR Composite Restaurant Car - Fixed Price
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HORNBY OO GAUGE G.W.R. CHOCOLATE / CREAM RESTAURANT COACH R458 [BOXED] - Store Inventory
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Hornby R4525 GWR, Restaurant Coach - Era 3 Rolling stock - Railroad - Fixed Price
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Hornby R4151 GWR Restaurant Car No 9578 for OO Gauge Model Railways - Store Inventory
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Hornby R454 G.W.R Restaurant Car Coach - Store Inventory
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HORNBY 00 GAUGE - R4151A - GWR GREAT WESTERN RESTAURANT CAR COACH '9579' BOXED - Store Inventory
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Hornby R4525 GWR Restaurant Coach OO Gauge - Store Inventory
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VINTAGE HORNBY OO GAUGE R578 GWR 57' 3RD BRAKE & R458 1st/3rd RESTAURANT COACH - Fixed Price
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Hornby R.458 GWR Chocolate & Cream Restaurant Car Coach 9578 - Store Inventory
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