Train Set Details

Southern Aurora Set (Aust)

Australia

Southern Aurora Set (Aust)

Years Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 3 years.

Train Set: Southern Aurora Set (Aust)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Australian release. Powerful N.S.W.R. Diesel Locomotive hauls a three car express train.
Sets Produced: * 7,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1974a 1975a

1976a

1974a 1975a

1976a
Model Ranking:
Current: 726 - December 2023
Previous: 930 - November 2023
Movement: (+204)

Train Set Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1974a R.546 1974a
Southern Aurora Set (Aust)
1975a R.567 1975a
Southern Aurora Set (Aust)
1976a R.560 1976a
Southern Aurora Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
N.S.W.R. Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a
42202 N.S.W.R. 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

Train Set Photos & Notes (3)

DATE TYPE TITLE AUTHOR
12 Dec 2006 Photo Excellent 70s Set Photo Charles Ward
11 Dec 2009 Photo Southern Aurora N.S.W.R. Set Ken Siegers
10 Dec 2011 Photo Southern Aurora 74 1st Type David Francis

Excellent 70s Set Photo Southern Aurora N.S.W.R. Set Southern Aurora 74 1st Type

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1974a Set includes Large Oval of Track, with Power Clip, Uncoupling Ramp and Tunnel.
1975a Set includes large Oval of Track with Power Clip and Uncoupling Ramp, Battery Controller and a Tunnel.
1976a Set includes Oval of Track, with Power Clip, Uncoupling Ramp, Battery Power Module and Tunnel.

Catalogue Images (3)

R.546 - Southern Aurora Set (Aust) - 1974a
R.546 Southern Aurora Set (Aust) - 1974a

R.567 - Southern Aurora Set (Aust) - 1975a
R.567 Southern Aurora Set (Aust) - 1975a

R.560 - Southern Aurora Set (Aust) - 1976a
R.560 Southern Aurora Set (Aust) - 1976a


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