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2009r - Virgin HST Pack (Class 43)

43100 43101

Model: Virgin HST Pack (Class 43) (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 43100 43101
Category: Train Packs

Locomotive Class: Class 43

Designer: British Railways
Class Information: HST Class 253 train sets were introduced on the Western Region in 1975. Subsequent success of design has seen the trains used through-out the Britain and still in use today. A modified XPT design was exported to Australia in 1982. Previously known as Class 253/254. More...
Weight: 70 tons
Purpose: High Speed Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO

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Company: VT - Virgin Trains
Logo: Virgin Logo
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Livery: Virgin Red

Livery Details: Red with black ends and three distinct white stripes.
Company Information: Virgin Trains was formed during the privatisation of British Rail.

Year: 2009r
Catalogue Number: R.2707
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Publication: Hornby Railroad Pages - Hornby Catalogue - Edition Fifty-Five 2009
Publication Type: Catalogue Pages
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