Train Set Details

Overlander Set

Australia

Overlander Set

Years Released: 1972 1973a (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 2 years.

Train Set: Overlander Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: * 5,000 RS.101A sets produced and 1,000 R.590 sets produced.
Sets Produced: * 6,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1972

1973a

1972

1973a
Model Ranking:
Current: 941 - December 2023
Previous: 671 - November 2023
Movement: (-270)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1972 RS.101A 1972
Overlander Set
1973a R.590 1973a
Overlander Set

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Transcontinental A Unit Diesel
Released: 1971a 1972 1973a
1404 T.R. Various
Transcontinental Mail Car
Released: 1972 1973a
None T.R. Various
Transcontinental Coach
Released: 1971a 1972 1973a
10831 T.R. Silver & Red
Transcontinental Observation Car
Released: 1971a 1972 1973a
91119 T.R. Bright Silver & Red

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1972 Overlander Set in Transcontinental Livery. Set includes large oval of System 6 track.
1973a Contains Express Diesel Locomotive with Headlight, operating Mail Coach, Pullman and Observation Coaches in Transcontinental livery. Large oval of System 6 Track.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1972 £9.39
YEAR AUST PRICE
1972 $35.95

Catalogue Images (2)

RS.101A - Overlander Set - 1972
RS.101A Overlander Set - 1972

R.590 - Overlander Set - 1973a
R.590 Overlander Set - 1973a


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