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1980 - King Size Set

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King Size Set

Train Set: King Size Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: No fewer than 3 locos and 2 complete trains of rolling stock are included together with an Engine Shed, Goods Shed and Large Station set. It is all there - the complete layout all in one pack.
* (79) 1,900 sets produced as R.793.
(80) 1,100 sets produced.
Sets Produced: * 3,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1980
Catalogue Number: R.544
Year Information: Set contents include 2 Large ovals of Track with four points for a Crossover and 2 sidings, 2 Buffer Stops, Rerailer, Goods Shed, Engine Shed, Town Station, Power and Circuit Controllers, Power Clips and Catalogue.
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Scale Model Catalogue ...welcome to our world
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 26th Edition
Hornby Railways OO Scale Model Catalogue ...welcome to our world
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UK Price List: £129.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Train Set Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1980 R.544 1980
King Size Set

Train Set Items (12)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
King Class Locomotive - King Henry VIII
Released: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
6013 G.W.R. Green
Class 29 (Type 2) Bo-Bo Locomotive
Released: 1980 1981 1982 1983
6142 B.R. Blue
Class 3F Jinty Tank Locomotive
Released: 1980 1981 1982
47480 B.R. Black
G.W.R. Composite Coach
Released: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
6024 G.W.R. Chocolate & Cream
G.W.R. Brake Third Coach
Released: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
4913 G.W.R. Chocolate & Cream
G.W.R. Composite Restaurant Car
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
9578 G.W.R. Goods
Bolsover Mineral Wagon
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
6390 Private Owner Goods
Scarwood 5 Plank Wagon
Released: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1986 1987 1988
No.13 Private Owner Goods
Smiths Foods Closed Van
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
None Private Owner Goods
McVities Biscuits Closed Van
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
None Private Owner Goods
Gulf Tank Wagon
Released: 1980 1981 1982
731 Private Owner Goods
B.R. 20 Ton Brake Van
Released: 1967 1968 1968a 1969 1969a 1970 1970a 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
B952698 B.R. Goods

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