Train Set Details

Local Freight Set (Aust)

Australia

Local Freight Set (Aust)

Years Released: 1977a 1978a (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 2 years.

Train Set: Local Freight Set (Aust)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Australian release. This type of train can often be seen on local suburban duties operating from the major freight depots of Australia.
Sets Produced: * 5,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1977a

1978a

1977a

1978a
Model Ranking:
Current: 2128 - December 2023
Previous: 1653 - November 2023
Movement: (-475)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1977a R.770 1977a
Local Freight Set (Aust)
1978a R.770 1978a
Local Freight Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
0-4-0 International Class
Released: 1977
256 Private Owner Steam Locomotive
Coal & Allied 5 Plank Wagon (Aust)
Released: 1977a 1978a
None Private Owner Goods
C.I.G. Tank Wagon (Aust) None Private Owner Goods
Kelloggs Van
Released: 1977
None Private Owner Goods

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1977a Includes oval of track, cardboard tunnel, battery power module and a power clip.
1978a Includes oval of track, cardboard tunnel, battery power module and a power clip.

Catalogue Images (2)

R.770 - Local Freight Set (Aust) - 1977a
R.770 Local Freight Set (Aust) - 1977a

R.770 - Local Freight Set (Aust) - 1978a
R.770 Local Freight Set (Aust) - 1978a


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