Train Set Year Details

1978a - Express Freight Set (Aust)

Train Set: Express Freight Set (Aust) (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets

Model Information: Australian release. Heavy duty V.R. S Class Diesel hauls a 5 wagon express freight train. The locomotive features operating headlight and is powered by a Silver Seal Ringfield motor unit.
Sets Produced: * 10,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond

Year: 1978a
Catalogue Number: R.774
Year Information: Includes large oval of track, cardboard tunnel, battery power module and a power clip.
Publication: Hornby Railways Of Australia 1978
Publication Type: Catalogue Insert
Publication Edition: ---

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Current: 335 - December 2023
Previous: 471 - November 2023
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Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	IMAGE
1977a	R.774	Express Freight Set (Aust)
1978a	R.774	Express Freight Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (6)

MODEL	NO.	LIVERY
V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) Released: 1977a 1978a	S311 or S315	V.R. Blue
Coal & Allied 5 Plank Wagon (Aust) Released: 1977a 1978a	None	Private Owner Goods
Peters Milk Tank Wagon (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	Private Owner Goods
Kelloggs Van Released: 1977	None	Private Owner Goods
C.I.G. Tank Wagon (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	Private Owner Goods
V.R. Z Brake Van (Aust) Released: 1977a 1978a	739ZL	V.R. Goods