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Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43)

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Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43)

Years Released: 2008 2009 2010 2011 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years. (Model may have been released after 2011)

Model: Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43)
Running Number: ? ?
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: Length per vehicle: 235mm.
R.2705X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2008 2009 2010 2011

2008 2009 2010 2011
Company: GC - Grand Central Railways
Logo: GC Logo
Logo Years: ---
Grand Central Railways
Livery: GC Black
GC Black
Livery Details: Black with with fine red lining and silver or gold doors.
Company Information: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 1059 - December 2023
Previous: 2538 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2008 R.2705 2008
Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43)
2009 R.2705 2009
Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43)
2010 R.2705 2010
Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43)
2011 R.2705 2011
Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43)

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2008 A new service and a new look! The Grand Central High Speed Trains first started to roll out of the paint shop during the latter half of 2007. Operating a service from the North East of England to London, the High Speed Train units carrying the livery inspired by the icons of American train travel as well as Hollywood of the Fifties, turn many admiring heads when either stationary or while powering along the main line.
2009 A new service and a new look! The Grand Central High Speed Trains first started to roll out of the paint shop during the latter half of 2007. Operating a service from the North East of England to London, the High Speed Train units carrying the livery inspired by the icons of American train travel as well as Hollywood of the Fifties, turn many admiring heads when either stationary or while powering along the main line.
2010 The Gran Central High Speed Trains first started to roll out of the paint shop during the latter half of 2007. Operating a service from the North East of England to London, the High Speed Train units carrying the livery inspired by the icons of American train travel as well as Hollywood of the Fifties, turn many admiring heads when either stationary or while powering along the main line.
2011 Suitable rolling stock: R4329A, R4330A, R4439.
Great Central Trains HST
The Great Central High Speed Trains first started to roll out of the paint shop during the latter half of 2007. Operating a service from the North East of England to London, the HST units carrying the livery inspired by the icons of American train travel as well as Hollywood of the fifties, turn many admiring heads when either stationary or while powering along the main line.

Catalogue Images (4)

R.2705 - Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2008
R.2705 Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2008

R.2705 - Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2009
R.2705 Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2009

R.2705 - Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2010
R.2705 Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2010

R.2705 - Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2011
R.2705 Grand Central Trains High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2011


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