Train Set Details

B.R. High Speed Train Set

U.K.

B.R. High Speed Train Set

Years Released: 1977 1978 1979 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 3 years.

Train Set: B.R. High Speed Train Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: High Speed Trains are bringing 125mph travel to both the Western and Eastern Regions of BR. The headlights which are so prominent on the prototypes are beautifully reproduced on this authentic Hornby model which also includes a full cab interior.
Sets Produced: * 71,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1977

1978 1979

1977

1978 1979
Model Ranking:
Current: 56 - December 2023
Previous: 63 - November 2023
Movement: (+7)

Train Set Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1977 R.685 1977
B.R. High Speed Train Set
1978 R.695 1978
B.R. High Speed Train Set
1979 R.789 1979
B.R. High Speed Train Set

Train Set Items (2)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 253 HST Power And Dummy Power Car
Released: 1979
253001 B.R. Blue
B.R. Mk III Inter-City Open 2nd
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981
M12006 B.R. Blue & Grey

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1977 Contains Oval of Track, Battery Power Module, Power Clip, Uncoupling Ramp and Cardboard Tunnel.
1978 Contents include oval of track, uncoupling ramp, power clip and card tunnel.
1979 Includes oval of track, Rerailer-Uncoupler, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1977 £19.50
1978 £23.75
1979 £26.45

Catalogue Images (3)

R.685 - B.R. High Speed Train Set - 1977
R.685 B.R. High Speed Train Set - 1977

R.695 - B.R. High Speed Train Set - 1978
R.695 B.R. High Speed Train Set - 1978

R.789 - B.R. High Speed Train Set - 1979
R.789 B.R. High Speed Train Set - 1979


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