Train Set Details

Eight Freight Set

U.K.

Eight Freight Set

Years Released: 1989 1990 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 2 years.

Train Set: Eight Freight Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: A comprehensive set for the goods traffic enthusiast. The train is headed by a purposeful 2-8-0 heavy freight locomotive and the accessories included will create a most realistic railway like atmosphere to the extensive layout.
Sets Produced: * 9,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1989 1990

1989 1990
Model Ranking:
Current: 1105 - July 2025
Previous: 662 - June 2025
Movement: (-443)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1989 R.540 1989
Eight Freight Set
1990 R.540 1990
Eight Freight Set

Train Set Items (7)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 8F Locomotive
Released: 1988 1989
8193 L.M.S. Black
B.R. Mineral Wagon B388469 B.R. Goods
Flat Wagon with Car None B.R. Goods
S.C. Mineral Wagon 25506 Private Owner Goods
Esso Tank Wagon None Private Owner Goods
Shell Tank Wagon 500 Private Owner Goods
B.R. 20 Ton Goods Brake Van B951480 B.R. Goods

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1989 Oval of track with siding and buffer stop, railer, engine shed, level crossing, mile posts, telephone poles, loading guage, water crane, power connecting clip and mains power controller. Wagons may differ from those illustrated.
1990 Oval of track with siding and buffer stop, railer, engine shed, level crossing, mile posts, telephone poles, loading guage, water crane, power connecting clip and mains power controller. Wagons may differ from those illustrated.

Catalogue Images (2)

R.540 - Eight Freight Set - 1989
R.540 Eight Freight Set - 1989

R.540 - Eight Freight Set - 1990
R.540 Eight Freight Set - 1990


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