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: 122 - July 2022
Previous: 170 - June 2022
Movement:
(+48)
Model Year Details (14)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1980 | King Size Set |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Interior has kitchen area. 12 first class and 24 third class seats, just as the prototype. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 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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