Model Details

Virgin High Speed Train

U.K.
43065 43080

Virgin High Speed Train

Years Released: 2004 2005 2006 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Virgin High Speed Train
Running Number: 43065 43080
Category: Train Packs
Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 43
Class 43
Designer: British Railways
Class Information: HST Class 253 train sets were introduced on the Western Region in 1975. Subsequent success of design has seen the trains used through-out the Britain and still in use today. A modified XPT design was exported to Australia in 1982. Previously known as Class 253/254. More...
Weight: 70 tons
Purpose: High Speed Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2004 2005 2006

2004 2005 2006
Company: VT - Virgin Trains
Logo: Virgin Logo
Logo Years: ---
Virgin Trains
Livery: Virgin Red
Virgin Red
Livery Details: Red with black ends and three distinct white stripes.
Company Information: Virgin Trains was formed during the privatisation of British Rail.

Model Ranking:
Current: 2766 - December 2023
Previous: 3321 - November 2023
Movement: (+555)

Model Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2004 R.2298A 2004
Virgin High Speed Train
2005 R.2298A 2005
Virgin High Speed Train
2006 R.2298A 2006
Virgin High Speed Train

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2004 Scale length Mk3 coaches are featured in this edition of the Virgin HST, as operated on West Coast routes to the North since 1996/97. Like all Train Packs, the coaches have specially produced running numbers, with the locomotive and dummy power car specially liveried to match, including wheels in the same blackened finish as the coach wheels. For extra coaches with other numbers, see page 91. Model features working headlights that operate in the direction of travel. Note that this train is only suitable to run on second radius curved track or greater.
2005 Scale length Mk3 coaches are featured in this edition of the Virgin HST, as operated on West Coast routes to the North since 1996/97. Like all Train Packs, the coaches have specially produced running numbers, with the locomotive and dummy power car specially liveried to match, including wheels in the same blackened finish as the coach wheels. Model features working headlights that operate in the direction of travel. Note that this train is only suitable to run on second radius curved track or greater.
2006 Scale length Mk.3 coaches are featured in this edition of the Virgin HST, as operated on West Coast routes to the North from 1996 - 2004. Like all Train Packs, the coaches have specially produced running numbers, with the locomotive and dummy power car specially liveried to match, including wheels in the same blackened finish as the coach wheels. For extra coaches with other numbers, see page 91, 92 & 93. Model features working headlights that operate in the direction of travel. Note that this train is only suitable to run on second radius curved track or greater.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
2005 £95.00

Catalogue Images (3)

R.2298A - Virgin High Speed Train - 2004
R.2298A Virgin High Speed Train - 2004

R.2298A - Virgin High Speed Train - 2005
R.2298A Virgin High Speed Train - 2005

R.2298A - Virgin High Speed Train - 2006
R.2298A Virgin High Speed Train - 2006


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