Train Set Year Details
1996 - High Speed Train 125 Set - Special Anniversary Edition
Train Set: High Speed Train 125 Set - Special Anniversary Edition (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
Model Information: Contents include: Oval of track, Plug-in Transformer, Train Controller and Power Clip, Trackmat.
Sets Produced: * 1,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Category: Train Sets
Model Information: Contents include: Oval of track, Plug-in Transformer, Train Controller and Power Clip, Trackmat.
Sets Produced: * 1,100
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1996
Catalogue Number: R.897
Year Information: This year marks the 20th Anniversay of the High Speed Train. Eighty-two Power Cars were built between the years of 1976 to 1982 and they provide the tractive effort to pull trains made up of Mark 3 coaches on some of British Rails premier InterCity services. So succesful is the design thar it was an HST that broke the world speed record for diesel traction in 1973 when the train reached a speed of 143 mph (230 km/h) between Northallerton and Thirsk, in Yorkshire.
The set comprises of a power car and dummy power car which both have headlights that illuminate in the direction of travel and three coaches one of which is a buffet car. A Hornby TrakMat is also included.
This Special Anniversary Edition train set will also include, in the first 5,000 produced, a numbered commemorative certificate, outlining a brief history of the High Speed Train.
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
Limited Edition: First 5,000 numbered certificate
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 940 - December 2023
Previous: 1091 - November 2023
Movement:
(+151)
Catalogue Number: R.897
Year Information: This year marks the 20th Anniversay of the High Speed Train. Eighty-two Power Cars were built between the years of 1976 to 1982 and they provide the tractive effort to pull trains made up of Mark 3 coaches on some of British Rails premier InterCity services. So succesful is the design thar it was an HST that broke the world speed record for diesel traction in 1973 when the train reached a speed of 143 mph (230 km/h) between Northallerton and Thirsk, in Yorkshire.
The set comprises of a power car and dummy power car which both have headlights that illuminate in the direction of travel and three coaches one of which is a buffet car. A Hornby TrakMat is also included.
This Special Anniversary Edition train set will also include, in the first 5,000 produced, a numbered commemorative certificate, outlining a brief history of the High Speed Train.
Publication: Hornby Railways - 42nd Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 42nd Edition
Logo & Box Design:
Limited Edition: First 5,000 numbered certificate
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 940 - December 2023
Previous: 1091 - November 2023
Movement:
(+151)
Train Set Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | IMAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | R.897 |
High Speed Train 125 Set - Special Anniversary Edition |
Train Set Items (4)
| MODEL | NO. | LIVERY |
|---|---|---|
|
Class 253 HST Power And Dummy Power Car - Intercity
Released:
1996
|
43154 43193 | B.R. Inter City Swallow |
|
B.R. Mk.3 Tourist Class Coach
Released:
1996
|
42220 | B.R. Inter City Swallow |
|
B.R. Mk.3 Tourist Class Coach
Released:
1996
|
42230 | B.R. Inter City Swallow |
|
B.R. Mk.3 Restaurant Buffet Car (TRUB)
Released:
1996
|
40754 | B.R. Inter City Swallow |
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