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1983 - B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack
253005
Model: B.R. Class 253 Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Pack (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 253005
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: * 30,000 solo models produced and 114,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 144,000
* 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. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with 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: 253005
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: * 30,000 solo models produced and 114,000 in sets.
Models Produced: * 144,000
* 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. Blue
Livery Details: Rail blue with 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: 1983
Catalogue Number: R.332
Year Information: Contains BR Class 253 Power and Power Dummy Cars plus R.426 BR Inter-City Mk III open 2nd Coach. Headlight which illuminate in the direction of travel.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways 29th Edition 1983 Catalogue OO Scale
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 29th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
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Model Ranking:
Current: 121 - December 2023
Previous: 66 - November 2023
Movement:
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Catalogue Number: R.332
Year Information: Contains BR Class 253 Power and Power Dummy Cars plus R.426 BR Inter-City Mk III open 2nd Coach. Headlight which illuminate in the direction of travel.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways 29th Edition 1983 Catalogue OO Scale
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 29th Edition
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 121 - December 2023
Previous: 66 - November 2023
Movement:
(-55)
Model Year Details (4)
Train Sets Included In (2)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1980 1981 | Inter-City 125 Set |
| 1982 1983 | Inter-City 125 Set |
Related Service Sheets (7)
| 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 |
| HR1982 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front) | 1982 |
| HR1982 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back) | 1982 |
| HR1982 T5&6 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6) | 1982 |
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