Model Details
B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack
43072 43051
Years Released:
1988
1989
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack
Running Number: 43072 43051
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: 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
Model Information: Pack contains R.797 Power Car, R.798 Dummy Power Car and R.420 Mk3 2nd Class Coach. Exhaust baffles fitted to roofs.
Length of each power car - 9 1/2 inches - 24.2cm.
* 4,200 solo models produced and 58,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 62,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989
Running Number: 43072 43051
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: 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
Model Information: Pack contains R.797 Power Car, R.798 Dummy Power Car and R.420 Mk3 2nd Class Coach. Exhaust baffles fitted to roofs.
Length of each power car - 9 1/2 inches - 24.2cm.
* 4,200 solo models produced and 58,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 62,200
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1988 1989
 1988 1989 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow Grey
Livery Details: Grey and dark grey with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 533 - February 2023
Previous: 596 - January 2023
Movement:
(+63)
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City Swallow Grey
Livery Details: Grey and dark grey with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 533 - February 2023
Previous: 596 - January 2023
Movement:
(+63)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.397 |
B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack |
| 1989 | R.397 |
B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1988 1989 | High Speed Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 106 (Back) | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 108 | HST Power Car - R.069 | June 1978 |
| 108 (Back) | HST Power Car - R.069 - Back | June 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Both power cars have headlamps which light up in the direction of travel, as on the real train. Driving cabs have detailed interiors and exhaust baffles are fitted to roofs. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1988 | £39.27 |
| 1989 | £40.65 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.397 B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack - 1988
R.397 B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack - 1989
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