Train Set Details
Advanced Passenger Train Set

Years Released:
1980
1981
1982
1983
(Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 4 years.
Category: Train Sets

Model Information: The sleek Advanced Passenger Train set is designed for the really up to date modern image modellers - both young and not so young. The 5 car unit is well over 4 feet long and is supplied with a very large oval of track to allow for maximum speeds.
Sets Produced: * 20,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1980 1981

1982 1983
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Train Set Year Details (4)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1980 | R.543 |
![]() Advanced Passenger Train Set |
1981 | R.543 |
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1982 | R.543 |
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1983 | R.543 |
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Train Set Items (1)
MODEL | NO. | LIVERY |
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B.R. Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train Pack | 370001 370002 | B.R. Inter City |
Train Set Photos & Notes (2)
DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
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11 Aug 2005 | Photo | 1981 Train Sets Poster Picture | Tim Seigers |
22 Feb 2011 | Photo | APT Export Set | Stephen Bennett |
Train Set Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1980 | Set contents include Large oval of 2nd Radius Track with Rerailer, Variable Controller, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue. |
1981 | Contains Oval of 2nd Radius Track and Power Controller. |
1982 | Includes Oval of Second Radius Track, Power Controller and a Power Connecting Clip. Driving trailers have head lamps which light up only in the direction of travel, and the ingenious body-tilting mechanism for high speed cornering is reproduced. |
1983 | Includes oval of 2nd Radius Track including Railer-Uncoupler Track, Power Connecting Clip and Mains Power Controller. Model includes British Rails ingenious body tilting mechanism, making this a particulary fascinating model to operate. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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1980 | £67.95 |
1981 | £74.95 |
1982 | £79.95 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.543 Advanced Passenger Train Set - 1980
R.543 Advanced Passenger Train Set - 1981
R.543 Advanced Passenger Train Set - 1982
R.543 Advanced Passenger Train Set - 1983
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