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1997 - InterCity 225 Express Train Set

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InterCity 225 Express Train Set

Train Set: InterCity 225 Express Train Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Contents include: Oval of Track with 2nd radius curves, Power Connecting Clip, Mains Power Controller.
The 225 in the title of the set refers to the BR prototype which has the capacity of running at 225 kilometres per hour (140mph).
(1993 - 1994) Supersound unit included requiring 2 AA 1.5 volt batteries.
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Year: 1997
Catalogue Number: R.824
Year Information: Experience the sleek speed of the train that holds the British passenger train record - 154mph in June 1995 on the London to Scotland rute that it has made its own. Locomotive, two coaches and the aerodynamic rear Driving Van Trailer capture the wind-cutting profile of the complete train. Hornby detailing includes a roof mounted pantograph to represent the overhead power supply of the original. (The model is powered from the track in the conventional way.)
Publication: Hornby - OO Scale Model Railways - Forty-Third Edition 1997 - The legend is alive
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 43rd Edition
Hornby - OO Scale Model Railways - Forty-Third Edition 1997 - The legend is alive
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Train Set Year Details (7)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1991 R.696 1991
InterCity 225 Express Train Set
1992 R.696 1992
InterCity 225 Express Train Set
1993 R.833 1993
InterCity 225 Express Train Set
1994 R.696 1994
InterCity 225 Express Train Set
1995 R.696 1995
InterCity 225 Express Train Set
1996 R.824 1996
InterCity 225 Express Train Set
1997 R.824 1997
InterCity 225 Express Train Set

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 91 Bo-Bo Electric Locomotive 91014 B.R. Inter City Swallow
Mk.4 Driving Van Trailer (DVT) 82205 B.R. Inter City Swallow
B.R. Mk.4 Tourist Open Coach 12410 B.R. Inter City Swallow
B.R. Mk.4 Tourist Open Coach 12408 B.R. Inter City Swallow

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