Model Details
Virgin 125 High Speed Train (Class 43 - Institution Of Mechanical Engineers 150th Anniversary 1847 - 1997)
43092 43090
Years Released:
1999
2000
2001
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Virgin 125 High Speed Train (Class 43 - Institution Of Mechanical Engineers 150th Anniversary 1847 - 1997)
Running Number: 43092 43090
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 43
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: HST Class 253 train sets were introduced on the Western Region in 1975. Subsequent success of design has seen the trains used through-out the Britain and still in use today. A modified XPT design was exported to Australia in 1982. Previously known as Class 253/254. More...
Weight: 70 tons
Purpose: High Speed Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - Power Car 243mm.
Length - Scale length Mk3 Tourist Class Coach - 305mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1999 2000 2001
Running Number: 43092 43090
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 43
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: HST Class 253 train sets were introduced on the Western Region in 1975. Subsequent success of design has seen the trains used through-out the Britain and still in use today. A modified XPT design was exported to Australia in 1982. Previously known as Class 253/254. More...
Weight: 70 tons
Purpose: High Speed Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: Length - Power Car 243mm.
Length - Scale length Mk3 Tourist Class Coach - 305mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1999 2000 2001
 1999 2000 2001 |
Company: VT - Virgin Trains
Logo: Virgin Logo
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Virgin Red
Livery Details: Red with black ends and three distinct white stripes.
Company Information: Virgin Trains was formed during the privatisation of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 998 - January 2019
Previous: 1254 - December 2018
Movement:
(+256)
Logo: Virgin Logo
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Virgin Red
Livery Details: Red with black ends and three distinct white stripes.
Company Information: Virgin Trains was formed during the privatisation of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 998 - January 2019
Previous: 1254 - December 2018
Movement:
(+256)
Model Year Details (3)
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | HST 125 | December 1997 |
| 205B | HST 125 | March 2000 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1999 | New scale length Mk.3 coaches are also featured in this years edition of the Virgin HST, as operated on West Coast routes to the North since 1996/97. Like all Train Packs, the coaches have specially produced running numbers, with locomotive and dummy power car specially liveried to match, including wheels in the same blackened finish as the coach wheels. Model features working headlights that operate in the direction of travel. Note that this train is only suitable to run on second radius curved track or greater. |
| 2000 | New scale length Mk.3 coaches are also featured in this years edition of the Virgin HST, as operated on West Coast routes to the North since 1996/97. Like all Train Packs, the coaches have specially produced running numbers, with locomotive and dummy power car specially liveried to match, including wheels in the same blackened finish as the coach wheels. Model features working headlights that operate in the direction of travel. Note that this train is only suitable to run on second radius curved track or greater. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1999 | £79.99 |
| 2000 | £79.99 |
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