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L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach

30249

L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach

Years Released: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 6 years.

Model: L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach
Running Number: 30249
Category: Passenger Rolling Stock

Model Information: The set includes mailbags and pick-up and receiving apparatus for attachment to Hornby track. As the coach is hauled past the pick-up hook, a net opens from the side of the coach and scoops in the mailbag. This is retained in the coach until it reaches the receiving bin into which the mailbag is automatically ejected. The action is mechanical and no extra electrical equipment is required.
Length - 9 1/2 inches - 24.2cm.
Models Produced: * 7,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

1999

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

1999

Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.M.S. Crimson

Livery Details: Crimson lake with yellow lettering and black lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.

Model Ranking:
Current: 232 - December 2023
Previous: 353 - November 2023
Movement:

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Model Year Details (6)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1994	R.164	L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach
1995	R.164	L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach
1996	R.164	L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach
1997	R.164	L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach
1998	R.164	L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach
1999	R.164	L.M.S. Operating Royal Mail Coach

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1997	Period 1933 onwards. Picks up and delivers mailbags on the move in the traditional manner. Net projects from coach to scoop the mailbag from the trackside pick-up hook. Bag is then automatically ejected into the trackside receiving bin at the point of delivery. Mailbags and trackside parts are included. No power is required.
1998	Period 1933 onwards. Picks up and delivers mailbags on the move in the traditional manner. Net projects from coach to scoop the mailbag from the trackside pick-up hook. Bag is then automatically ejected into the trackside receiving bin at the point of delivery. Mailbags and trackside parts are included. No power is required.
1999	Picks up and delivers mailbags on the move in the traditional manner. Net projects from coach to scoop the mailbag from the trackside pick-up hook. Bag is then automatically ejected into the trackside receiving bin at the point of delivery. Mailbags and trackside parts are included. No power is required.