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B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack

253005

B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack

Years Released: 1980 1981 1982 1983 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack
Running Number: 253005
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: * 30,000 solo models produced and 114,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 144,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1980 1981

1982 1983

1980 1981 1982 1983

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Blue

Livery Details: Rail blue with 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.

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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1980	R.332	B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack
1981	R.332	B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack
1982	R.332	B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack
1983	R.332	B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack

Train Sets Included In (2)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1980 1981	Inter-City 125 Set
1982 1983	Inter-City 125 Set

Related Service Sheets (7)

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
HR1982	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front)	1982
HR1982 (Back)	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back)	1982
HR1982 T5&6	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6)	1982

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1980	Contains BR Class 253 Power and Power Dummy Cars plus R.426 BR Inter-City Mk III open 2nd Coach.
1981	Contains BR Class 253 Power and Power Dummy Cars plus R.426 BR Inter-City Mk III open 2nd Coach.
1982	Headlights which operate in the direction of travel and detailed cab interior. Pack includes a Mk.3 Second Class Coach.
1983	Contains BR Class 253 Power and Power Dummy Cars plus R.426 BR Inter-City Mk III open 2nd Coach. Headlight which illuminate in the direction of travel.