Train Set Year Details

1977a - Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)

Train Set: Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust) (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets

Model Information: Australian release. V.R. Express passenger set includes powerful diesl loco with operating headlights, hauling a three car V.R. train.
Sets Produced: * 12,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond

Year: 1977a
Catalogue Number: R.773
Year Information: Includes large oval of track, cardboard tunnel, battery power module and a power clip.
Publication: Hornby Railways Of Australia 1977
Publication Type: Catalogue Insert
Publication Edition: ---

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Model Ranking:
Current: 854 - September 2025
Previous: 389 - August 2025
Movement:

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Train Set Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	IMAGE
1976a	R.572	Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)
1977a	R.773	Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)
1978a	R.773	Spirit Of Progress Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL	NO.	LIVERY
V.R. B Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	5007	V.R. Blue
V.R. Passenger Car (Aust) Released: 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	V.R. Blue
V.R. Dining Car (Aust) Released: 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	V.R. Blue
V.R. Baggage Car (Aust) Released: 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	V.R. Blue