Train Set Details

Express Freight Set (Aust)

Australia

Express Freight Set (Aust)

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

Train Set: Express Freight Set (Aust)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Australian release. Heavy duty V.R. S Class Diesel hauls a 5 wagon express freight train. The locomotive features operating headlight and is powered by a Silver Seal Ringfield motor unit.
Sets Produced: * 10,000
* 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: 335 - December 2023
Previous: 471 - November 2023
Movement: (+136)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1977a R.774 1977a
Express Freight Set (Aust)
1978a R.774 1978a
Express Freight Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (6)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
Released: 1977a 1978a
S311 or S315 V.R. Blue
Coal & Allied 5 Plank Wagon (Aust)
Released: 1977a 1978a
None Private Owner Goods
Peters Milk Tank Wagon (Aust) None Private Owner Goods
Kelloggs Van
Released: 1977
None Private Owner Goods
C.I.G. Tank Wagon (Aust) None Private Owner Goods
V.R. Z Brake Van (Aust)
Released: 1977a 1978a
739ZL V.R. Goods

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Train Set Catalogue Information

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

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R.774 - Express Freight Set (Aust) - 1977a
R.774 Express Freight Set (Aust) - 1977a

R.774 - Express Freight Set (Aust) - 1978a
R.774 Express Freight Set (Aust) - 1978a


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