Train Set Details

G.W.R. Freight Set

U.K.

G.W.R. Freight Set

Years Released: 1978 1979 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 2 years.

Train Set: G.W.R. Freight Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: An excellent starter set containing the delightful and experimental loco No.101 with its four attractive wagons.
Sets Produced: * 71,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1978 1979

1978 1979
Model Ranking:
Current: 871 - December 2023
Previous: 1404 - November 2023
Movement: (+533)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1978 R.689 1978
G.W.R. Freight Set
1979 R.783 1979
G.W.R. Freight Set

Train Set Items (5)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
101 G.W.R. Green
Bestwood 5 Plank Wagon
Released: 1977 1978 1979
655 Private Owner Goods
Arnolds Sands 5 Plank Wagon 803 Private Owner Goods
Shell Tank Wagon
Released: 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
None Private Owner Goods
McVities Biscuits Closed Van
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
None Private Owner Goods

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1978 Contents include oval of track, uncoupling ramp, power clip and card tunnel. The fascinating GWR 0-4-0 Tank Locomotive, powered by a sturdy motor, hauls a train of appropriately assorted metel-tyred wagons all to full Silver Seal specifications.
1979 Includes small oval of track, Rerailer-Uncoupler, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1978 £15.75
1979 £16.95

Catalogue Images (2)

R.689 - G.W.R. Freight Set - 1978
R.689 G.W.R. Freight Set - 1978

R.783 - G.W.R. Freight Set - 1979
R.783 G.W.R. Freight Set - 1979


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