Train Set Details

B.R. Diesel Freight Set

U.K.

B.R. Diesel Freight Set

Years Released: 1980 1981 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 2 years.

Train Set: B.R. Diesel Freight Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: The local freight of modern times is accurately represented by the BR diesel with its 6 wagons. The spur into a siding can be used with the Goods Shed provided to form a delightful goods yard scene and greatly enhance the play value of this set.
Sets Produced: * 11,250
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1980 1981

1980 1981
Model Ranking:
Current: 811 - December 2023
Previous: 342 - November 2023
Movement: (-469)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1980 R.537 1980
B.R. Diesel Freight Set
1981 R.537 1981
B.R. Diesel Freight Set

Train Set Items (7)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
Released: 1980 1981 1982
D6103 B.R. Green
B.R. Mineral Wagon B385760 B.R. Goods
Esso Tank Wagon None Private Owner Goods
Weetabix Closed Van None Private Owner Goods
S.C. Mineral Wagon 25506 Private Owner Goods
Gulf Tank Wagon
Released: 1980 1981 1982
731 Private Owner Goods
B.R. 20 Ton Brake Van B952698 B.R. Goods

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1980 Set contents include Large oval of 2nd Radius Track with Rerailer, Sidings and Buffer Stop, Goods Shed, Variable Controller, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.
1981 Contains Oval of 2nd Radius Track with Point, Siding and Buffer Stop, Goods Shed and Power Controller.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1980 £39.95
1981 £43.95

Catalogue Images (2)

R.537 - B.R. Diesel Freight Set - 1980
R.537 B.R. Diesel Freight Set - 1980

R.537 - B.R. Diesel Freight Set - 1981
R.537 B.R. Diesel Freight Set - 1981


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