Model Year Details
1989 - B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack
43072 43051
Model: B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 43072 43051
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
Model Information: Pack contains R.797 Power Car, R.798 Dummy Power Car and R.420 Mk3 2nd Class Coach. Exhaust baffles fitted to roofs.
Length of each power car - 9 1/2 inches - 24.2cm.
* 4,200 solo models produced and 58,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 62,200
* 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 Swallow Grey
Livery Details: Grey and dark grey 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: 43072 43051
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
Model Information: Pack contains R.797 Power Car, R.798 Dummy Power Car and R.420 Mk3 2nd Class Coach. Exhaust baffles fitted to roofs.
Length of each power car - 9 1/2 inches - 24.2cm.
* 4,200 solo models produced and 58,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 62,200
* 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 Swallow Grey
Livery Details: Grey and dark grey 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: 1989
Catalogue Number: R.397
Year Information: Both power cars have headlamps which light up in the direction of travel, as on the real train. Driving cabs have detailed interiors and exhaust baffles are fitted to roofs.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 35th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 35th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £40.65
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 391 - December 2023
Previous: 541 - November 2023
Movement:
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Catalogue Number: R.397
Year Information: Both power cars have headlamps which light up in the direction of travel, as on the real train. Driving cabs have detailed interiors and exhaust baffles are fitted to roofs.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby Railways - 35th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 35th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: £40.65
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 391 - December 2023
Previous: 541 - November 2023
Movement:
(+150)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | R.397 |
B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack |
| 1989 | R.397 |
B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 Train Pack |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1988 1989 | High Speed Train Set |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 106 (Back) | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| 108 | HST Power Car - R.069 | June 1978 |
| 108 (Back) | HST Power Car - R.069 - Back | June 1978 |
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