Model Year Details
1971c - Canadian National Observation Car
304
Model: Canadian National Observation Car (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 304
Category: Passenger Rolling Stock
Model Information: Released with the running numbers 91119 and 73831 in 1970 and 1971.
Models Produced: * 8,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: C.N. - Canadian National Railways
Logo: C.N. Logo
Logo Years: 1961 - Present
Livery: C.N. Silver & Black
Livery Details: Silver with black window stripe.
Company Information: Canadian National Railways (CNR) was created between 1918 and 1923, comprising several railways that had become bankrupt and fallen into federal government hands, along with some railways already owned by the government. In 1995, the federal government privatized CN. CN is the largest railway in Canada with track from coast to coast. Over the next decade, the company expanded significantly in the United States. CN operated passenger services until 1978, when they were assumed by VIA Rail along with those of the Canadian Pacific.
Running Number: 304
Category: Passenger Rolling Stock
Model Information: Released with the running numbers 91119 and 73831 in 1970 and 1971.
Models Produced: * 8,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Company: C.N. - Canadian National Railways
Logo: C.N. Logo
Logo Years: 1961 - Present
Livery: C.N. Silver & Black
Livery Details: Silver with black window stripe.
Company Information: Canadian National Railways (CNR) was created between 1918 and 1923, comprising several railways that had become bankrupt and fallen into federal government hands, along with some railways already owned by the government. In 1995, the federal government privatized CN. CN is the largest railway in Canada with track from coast to coast. Over the next decade, the company expanded significantly in the United States. CN operated passenger services until 1978, when they were assumed by VIA Rail along with those of the Canadian Pacific.
Year: 1971c
Catalogue Number: R.4451
Year Information: Car with dome. Model listed but not illustrated in the 1971 catalogue, the 1970 image has been used.
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby Canadian Model Railways 1971 Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: ---
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: $3.80
Model Ranking:
Current: 746 - December 2023
Previous: 1598 - November 2023
Movement:
(+852)
Catalogue Number: R.4451
Year Information: Car with dome. Model listed but not illustrated in the 1971 catalogue, the 1970 image has been used.
Publication: Tri-ang Hornby Canadian Model Railways 1971 Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: ---
Logo & Box Design:
UK Price List: ---
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: $3.80
Model Ranking:
Current: 746 - December 2023
Previous: 1598 - November 2023
Movement:
(+852)
Model Year Details (6)
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1969c 1971c | Canadian National Passenger Set (Canada) |
Related Service Sheets (2)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 7a | OO/HO General Spares - 1A | January 1960 |
| 7b | OO/HO General Spares - 1B | August 1963 |
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