Model Details
Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive
1542
Years Released:
1971a
1971c
1972
1973a
1973c
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive
Running Number: 1542
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class G3
Designer: MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works)
Class Information: Tri-ang Railways Transcontinental large steam engine.
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: * 1,000 solo models produced and 4,900 in sets.
Length - 11 3/4 inches.
Models Produced: * 5,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1971a 1971c 1972
1973a 1973c
Running Number: 1542
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class G3
Designer: MLW (Montreal Locomotive Works)
Class Information: Tri-ang Railways Transcontinental large steam engine.
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: * 1,000 solo models produced and 4,900 in sets.
Length - 11 3/4 inches.
Models Produced: * 5,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1971a 1971c 1972
1973a 1973c
 1971a 1971c 1972 |
 1973a 1973c |
Company: T.R. - Transcontinental
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 384 - September 2025
Previous: 449 - August 2025
Movement:
(+65)
Logo: T.R. Shield
Logo Years: ---
Livery: T.R. Various
Livery Details: Various liveries based on Canadian and Australian outline railways.
Company Information: Tri-ang Railways company name given to worldwide outline models.
Model Ranking:
Current: 384 - September 2025
Previous: 449 - August 2025
Movement:
(+65)
Model Year Details (3)
Train Sets Included In (3)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1971c | Canadian Pacific Mixed Steam Freight Set (Canada) |
| 1971a 1972 1973a | Express Freighter Set (Aust) |
| 1973c | Pacific Steam Freight Set (Canada) |
Related Service Sheets (1)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Princess Locomotive Chassis - R.53, R.54, R.258 | April 1968 |
Related Articles (1)
| DATE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2010 | Transcontinental Steam - A Locomotive with Global Appeal | John Faulkner |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1973c | Locomotive with smoke and exhaust steam sound. |
Price List
| YEAR | CAN PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1971c | $20.00 |
| 1973c | $35.00 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.1542N Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive - 1971a
R.0542S Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive - 1971c
R.1542N Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive - 1972
R.1542N Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive - 1973a
R.054 Transcontinental Pacific Locomotive - 1973c
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