Train Set Details

Suburban Freight Set

U.K.

Suburban Freight Set

Years Released: 1973 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 1 year.

Train Set: Suburban Freight Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Complete starter set for the newcomer to model railways, featuring a sturdy forward/reverse Battery Controller. It is recommended that a mains Hornby Power Controller be used when expanding the layout.
Sets Produced: * 7,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1973

1973
Model Ranking:
Current: 1972 - December 2023
Previous: 3474 - November 2023
Movement: (+1502)

Train Set Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1973 R.510 1973
Suburban Freight Set

Train Set Items (5)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 3F Tank Locomotive 47606 B.R. Black
S.R. Open Wagon
Released: 1971 1972 1973 1974
12530 S.R. Goods
Blue Circle Cement Wagon
Released: 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
None Private Owner Goods
Fine Fish Van
Released: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977
E81010 Private Owner Goods
N.E. Brake Van 178595 L.N.E.R. Goods

Train Set Photos & Notes (1)

DATE TYPE TITLE AUTHOR
7 Dec 2007 Photo Hi-Res Box Set Photo Craig Hart

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1973 Contains Battery Box, Power Clip and Circle of System 6 Track.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1973 £8.03

Catalogue Images (1)

R.510 - Suburban Freight Set - 1973
R.510 Suburban Freight Set - 1973


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