Model Details
G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set
848
Years Released:
1985
1986
1987
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set
Running Number: 848
Category: Passenger Rolling Stock
Model Information: Consists of Operating Mail Coach, pick-up hook and receiving bin, mail bags and operating ramps. Actions require no electrical equipment.
Models Produced: * 7,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1985
1986 1987
Running Number: 848
Category: Passenger Rolling Stock
Model Information: Consists of Operating Mail Coach, pick-up hook and receiving bin, mail bags and operating ramps. Actions require no electrical equipment.
Models Produced: * 7,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1985
1986 1987
 1985 |
 1986 1987 |
Company: G.W.R. - Great Western Railway
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: G.W.R. Chocolate & Cream
Livery Details: Cream upper panels with chocolate brown lower panels.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Model Ranking:
Current: 651 - October 2025
Previous: 966 - September 2025
Movement:
(+315)
Logo: G.W.R. Crest
Logo Years: 1927 - 1947
Livery: G.W.R. Chocolate & Cream
Livery Details: Cream upper panels with chocolate brown lower panels.
Company Information: The G.W.R. was formed as a railway company in 1835 and was the only company to survive the 1923 grouping, to become one of the big four. The King and Castle class locomotives were amongst the most famous G.W.R. steam designs.
Model Ranking:
Current: 651 - October 2025
Previous: 966 - September 2025
Movement:
(+315)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | R.440 |
G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set |
| 1986 | R.440 |
G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set |
| 1987 | R.440 |
G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1985 |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1985 | £12.75 |
| 1986 | £13.99 |
| 1987 | £14.71 |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.440 G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set - 1985
R.440 G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set - 1986
R.440 G.W.R. Royal Mail Coach Set - 1987
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