Model Details

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

U.K.
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
Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 43
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
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
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Blue
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.

Model Ranking:
Current: 121 - December 2023
Previous: 66 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (4)

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

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
1980 Ringfield
1981 Ringfield
1982 Ringfield
1983 Ringfield

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1980 £25.95
1981 £28.95
1982 £31.95

Catalogue Images (4)

R.332 - B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack - 1980
R.332 B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack - 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 - 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 - 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 - 1983


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