Model Details

First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43)

U.K.
43017 43192

First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43)

Years Released: 2009 2010 2011 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years. (Model may have been released after 2011)

Model: First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43)
Running Number: 43017 43192
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.2812X is DCC fitted.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2009 2010 2011

2009 2010 2011
Company: GW - First Great Western
Logo: GW Logo
Logo Years: ---
First Great Western
Livery: GW Purple
GW Purple
Livery Details: Purple with white and pink striping.
Company Information: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 2572 - December 2023
Previous: 3300 - November 2023
Movement: (+728)

Model Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2009 R.2812 2009
First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43)
2010 R.2812 2010
First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43)
2011 R.2812 2011
First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43)

Model Photos & Notes (0)

Add Photo or Note

Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2009 This First Great Western Dynamic Lines livery handsomely highlights the now classic design lines of this iconic British train. Operating on the Western Region mainline their services offer fast efficient travel from London Paddington to the West and South West of England. The powerful 5 pole motor fitted to the Hornby FGW drive unit ensures that the model can handle with considerable ease a scale length HST.
2010 This First Great Western Dynamic Lines livery handsomely highlights the now classic design lines of this iconic British train. Operating on the Western Region mainline their services offer fast efficient travel from London Paddington to the West and South West of England. The powerful 5 pole motor fitted to the Hornby FGW drive unit ensures that the model can handle with considerable ease a scale length HST.
2011 Suitable rolling stock: R4369, R4370, R4371
First Great Western HST
This First Great Western Dynamic Lines livery handsomely highlights the now classic design lines of this iconic British train. Operating on the Western Region mainline their services offer fast efficient travel from London Paddington to the West and South West of England.

Catalogue Images (3)

R.2812 - First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2009
R.2812 First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2009

R.2812 - First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2010
R.2812 First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2010

R.2812 - First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2011
R.2812 First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43) - 2011


First Great Western High Speed Train (Class 43) on ebay US

Collector Guide ebay Search System

This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.

Search For: '(hornby, tri-ang, triang) first (high speed, hst)'

Top 6 Models

1. Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth
2. Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
3. Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
4. Class 7P6F Locomotive - Britannia
5. Class 9F Locomotive - Evening Star
6. L.N.E.R. Composite Coach

View the latest full Model Rankings.


Random Model

1998
The Mid-day Scot (Duchess Class - City Of Leeds)
The Mid-day Scot (Duchess Class - City Of Leeds)


Database

11,328 yearly Items over 57 Years.
4,069 individual Items.
3,707 Models.
362 catalogued Train Sets.
156 Train Packs.
820 Steam Locomotives.
497 Diesel Locomotives.
1,082 Passenger Coaches.
1,152 Freight Wagons.


Another Guide


Scalextric Collector Guide


Forums

UK Model Railway Forums
Model Rail Forum
Official Hornby Forum