Train Set Year Details
1978a - Express Freight Set (Aust)
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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
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
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![Hornby Railways Of Australia 1978](publications_small/catalogue1978australian.jpg)
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Model Ranking:
Current: 335 - December 2023
Previous: 471 - November 2023
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Train Set Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1977a | R.774 |
![]() Express Freight Set (Aust) |
1978a | R.774 |
![]() Express Freight Set (Aust) |
Train Set Items (6)
MODEL | NO. | LIVERY |
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V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) | S311 or S315 | V.R. Blue |
Coal & Allied 5 Plank Wagon (Aust) | None | Private Owner Goods |
Peters Milk Tank Wagon (Aust) | None | Private Owner Goods |
Kelloggs Van
Released:
1977
|
None | Private Owner Goods |
C.I.G. Tank Wagon (Aust) | None | Private Owner Goods |
V.R. Z Brake Van (Aust) | 739ZL | V.R. Goods |
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