Model Details
B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack
253005
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
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 121 - December 2023
Previous: 66 - November 2023
Movement:
(-55)
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 121 - December 2023
Previous: 66 - November 2023
Movement:
(-55)
Model Year Details (4)
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 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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 - 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
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