Model Year Details
1978a - Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
GM12
Model: Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) (Overall Model page)
Running Number: GM12
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: GM Class
Designer: General Motors
Class Information: Commonwealth Railways, Australia
Weight: 114 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Australian release.
* 2,550 solo models produced and 9,950 in sets.
Models Produced: * 12,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: Commonwealth - Commonwealth Railways
Logo: Commonwealth Crest
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Commonwealth Maroon
Livery Details: Maroon with silver stripe.
Company Information: ---
Running Number: GM12
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: GM Class
Designer: General Motors
Class Information: Commonwealth Railways, Australia
Weight: 114 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Australian release.
* 2,550 solo models produced and 9,950 in sets.
Models Produced: * 12,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: Commonwealth - Commonwealth Railways
Logo: Commonwealth Crest
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Commonwealth Maroon
Livery Details: Maroon with silver stripe.
Company Information: ---
Year: 1978a
Catalogue Number: R.318
Year Information: Released in Australia only. Working headlight.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways Of Australia 1978
Publication Type: Catalogue Insert
Publication Edition: ---
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 651 - September 2025
Previous: 764 - August 2025
Movement:
(+113)
Catalogue Number: R.318
Year Information: Released in Australia only. Working headlight.
Model Motor: Ringfield
Publication: Hornby Railways Of Australia 1978
Publication Type: Catalogue Insert
Publication Edition: ---
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 651 - September 2025
Previous: 764 - August 2025
Movement:
(+113)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1977a | R.318 |
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) |
| 1978a | R.318 |
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1977a 1978a | Trans-Australia Set (Aust) |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
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