Model Year Details

1998 - Virgin 125 High Speed Train (Class 43 - Maiden Voyager - Lady In Red)

U.K.
43063 43093


Virgin 125 High Speed Train (Class 43 - Maiden Voyager - Lady In Red)

Model: Virgin 125 High Speed Train (Class 43 - Maiden Voyager - Lady In Red) (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 43063 43093
Category: Train Packs
Train Packs
Locomotive Class: Class 43
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
BO-BO
Model Information: Length - Power Car - 243mm.
Length - Mk3 Tourist Class Coach - 266mm.
Models Produced: ---
Company: VT - Virgin Trains
Logo: Virgin Logo
Logo Years: ---
Virgin Trains
Livery: Virgin Red
Virgin Red
Livery Details: Red with black ends and three distinct white stripes.
Company Information: Virgin Trains was formed during the privatisation of British Rail.
Year: 1998
Catalogue Number: R.2045
Year Information: A new name on the West Coast services - Virgin 125s commenced operation in 1996/1997 on cross country routes reaching from Aberdeen to Penzance. Model features black nickel silver wheels and working headlights that operate in the direction of travel. All sections of the train were specially liveried for this pack, with running numbers not available elsewhere in the range.
Model Motor: ---
Publication: Hornby - OO Scale Model Railways - Forty-Forth Edition 1998
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 44th Edition
Hornby - OO Scale Model Railways - Forty-Forth Edition 1998
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £79.99
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 1583 - December 2023
Previous: 1690 - November 2023
Movement: (+107)

Model Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1998 R.2045 1998
Virgin 125 High Speed Train (Class 43 - Maiden Voyager - Lady In Red)

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO SERVICE SHEET NAME ISSUE DATE
205 HST 125 December 1997

Model Photos & Notes (0)

Add Photo or Note


Virgin 125 High Speed Train (Class 43 - Maiden Voyager - Lady In Red) on ebay US

Collector Guide ebay Search System

This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.

Search For: '(hornby, tri-ang, triang) virgin'

Top 6 Models

1. Princess Royal Class Locomotive - Princess Elizabeth
2. Class A1 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
3. Class A3 Locomotive - Flying Scotsman
4. Class 7P6F Locomotive - Britannia
5. Class 9F Locomotive - Evening Star
6. L.N.E.R. Composite Coach

View the latest full Model Rankings.


Random Model

1968
Chesapeake & Ohio Budd Rail Diesel Car - Non Powered
Chesapeake & Ohio Budd Rail Diesel Car - Non Powered


Database

11,328 yearly Items over 57 Years.
4,069 individual Items.
3,707 Models.
362 catalogued Train Sets.
156 Train Packs.
820 Steam Locomotives.
497 Diesel Locomotives.
1,082 Passenger Coaches.
1,152 Freight Wagons.


Another Guide


Scalextric Collector Guide


Forums

UK Model Railway Forums
Model Rail Forum
Official Hornby Forum