Train Set Details

Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)

Australia

Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)

Years Released: 1976a 1977a 1978a (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 3 years.

Train Set: Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Australian release. V.R. Express passenger set includes powerful diesl loco with operating headlights, hauling a three car V.R. train.
Sets Produced: * 12,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1976a 1977a

1978a

1976a 1977a

1978a
Model Ranking:
Current: 473 - December 2023
Previous: 278 - November 2023
Movement: (-195)

Train Set Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1976a R.572 1976a
Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)
1977a R.773 1977a
Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)
1978a R.773 1978a
Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) 5007 V.R. Blue
V.R. Passenger Car (Aust)
Released: 1976a 1977a 1978a
None V.R. Blue
V.R. Dining Car (Aust)
Released: 1976a 1977a 1978a
None V.R. Blue
V.R. Baggage Car (Aust)
Released: 1976a 1977a 1978a
None V.R. Blue

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1976a Set includes Oval of Track, with Power Clip, Uncoupling Ramp, Battery Power Module and Tunnel.
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 (3)

R.572 - Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) - 1976a
R.572 Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) - 1976a

R.773 - Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) - 1977a
R.773 Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) - 1977a

R.773 - Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) - 1978a
R.773 Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) - 1978a


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