Train Set Details

Western Express Goods Set

U.K.

Western Express Goods Set

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

Train Set: Western Express Goods Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: The elegant Western Courier in its British Railways maroon livery forms the motive power for the 7 wagon freight train contained in this set.
Sets Produced: * 12,500
* 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: 240 - December 2023
Previous: 229 - November 2023
Movement: (-11)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1980 R.538 1980
Western Express Goods Set
1981 R.538 1981
Western Express Goods Set

Train Set Items (8)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier
Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982
D1062 B.R. Maroon
United Dairies Milk Tank Wagon None Private Owner Goods
G.W.R. Wagon with Sheet Rail
Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982
102971 G.W.R. Goods
Arnolds Sands 5 Plank Wagon 803 Private Owner Goods
Kit Kat Closed Van
Released: 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985
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, Level Crossing, Variable Controller, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.
1981 Contains Oval of 2nd Radius Track with Point, Siding and Buffer Stop, Level Crossing, Goods Shed and Power Controller.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1980 £44.95
1981 £49.95

Catalogue Images (2)

R.538 - Western Express Goods Set - 1980
R.538 Western Express Goods Set - 1980

R.538 - Western Express Goods Set - 1981
R.538 Western Express Goods Set - 1981


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