Train Set Year Details
1981 - Duchess Mail Train Set
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Model Information: The glorious days of LMS Mail Trains from Holyhead and the North West to London are recaptured by the Duchess Of Abercorn and its train. The mail coach automatically collects and deposits mail bags from the lineside apparatus supplied with the set.
Sets Produced: * 11,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Catalogue Number: R.542
Year Information: Contains Oval of 2nd Radius Track, Level Crossing, Operating Mail Coach Accessories and Power Controller.
Publication: Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 27th Edition
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Logo & Box Design:
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UK Price List: £63.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 217 - December 2023
Previous: 207 - November 2023
Movement:
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Train Set Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
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1980 | R.542 |
![]() Duchess Mail Train Set |
1981 | R.542 |
![]() Duchess Mail Train Set |
Train Set Items (5)
Train Set Photos & Notes (1)
DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
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8 Nov 2005 | Photo | 1981 Train Sets Poster Picture | Tim Seigers |
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