Model Year Details
1984 - B.R. Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train Pack
370001 370002
Model: B.R. Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train Pack (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 370001 370002
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 370 APT
Designer: Alan Wickens for British Rail
Class Information: Advanced Passenger Train technology was the way of the future on British Rail during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Since the Modernisation Plan was implemented during the late 1950’s, it was intended that eventually high speed rail travel in Britain would be via over-head electrical propulsion. The APT train proved a commercial and political failure resulting in the interim designed HST formations still being in daily use 30-years on. More...
Weight: 427 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: * The amount produced of this model below is the combined figure of sets and train packs. There were 15,000 models produced with the yellow front and 13,700 models produced with the black and yellow front. The APT Power Car was named City Of Derby. The two Van Trailers were numbered 48601 and 48602.
Models Produced: * 28,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City
Livery Details: Grey and blue with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Running Number: 370001 370002
Category: Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 370 APT
Designer: Alan Wickens for British Rail
Class Information: Advanced Passenger Train technology was the way of the future on British Rail during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Since the Modernisation Plan was implemented during the late 1950’s, it was intended that eventually high speed rail travel in Britain would be via over-head electrical propulsion. The APT train proved a commercial and political failure resulting in the interim designed HST formations still being in daily use 30-years on. More...
Weight: 427 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: * The amount produced of this model below is the combined figure of sets and train packs. There were 15,000 models produced with the yellow front and 13,700 models produced with the black and yellow front. The APT Power Car was named City Of Derby. The two Van Trailers were numbered 48601 and 48602.
Models Produced: * 28,700
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Inter City
Livery Details: Grey and blue with red and white lining and yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Year: 1984
Catalogue Number: R.794
Year Information: Model features coach tilt action. Contents: R.702 and R.706 Driving Trailers, R.703 and R.707 Van Trailers, R.704 Power Car (Vehicles not available separately).
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Scale Catalogue 1984 - 30th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 30th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £59.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 88 - June 2018
Previous: 123 - May 2018
Movement:
(+35)
Catalogue Number: R.794
Year Information: Model features coach tilt action. Contents: R.702 and R.706 Driving Trailers, R.703 and R.707 Van Trailers, R.704 Power Car (Vehicles not available separately).
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Scale Catalogue 1984 - 30th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 30th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £59.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 88 - June 2018
Previous: 123 - May 2018
Movement:
(+35)
Model Year Details (5)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1980 1981 1982 1983 | Advanced Passenger Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | B.R. APT Power Car - R.704 | March 1981 |
| 121 (Back) | B.R. APT Power Car - R.704 - Back | March 1981 |
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