Train Set Details

Trans-Australia Set (Aust)

Australia

Trans-Australia Set (Aust)

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

Train Set: Trans-Australia Set (Aust)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Australian release. Express passenger set hauled by a Commonwealth diesel locomotive, which features an 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: 851 - December 2023
Previous: 1065 - November 2023
Movement: (+214)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1977a R.772 1977a
Trans-Australia Set (Aust)
1978a R.772 1978a
Trans-Australia Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
Released: 1977a 1978a
GM12 Commonwealth Maroon
N.S.W.R. Passenger Car (Aust) None N.S.W.R. Silver
N.S.W.R. Dining Car (Aust) None N.S.W.R. Silver
N.S.W.R. Baggage Car (Aust) None N.S.W.R. Silver

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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.

Catalogue Images (2)

R.772 - Trans-Australia Set (Aust) - 1977a
R.772 Trans-Australia Set (Aust) - 1977a

R.772 - Trans-Australia Set (Aust) - 1978a
R.772 Trans-Australia Set (Aust) - 1978a


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