Train Set Year Details

1978a - Central Shunter Set (Aust)

Train Set: Central Shunter Set (Aust) (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets

Model Information: Australian release. A large modern set including an N.S.W.R. Diesel Shunter of the type to be found on heavy shunting duties at most marshalling yards.
Sets Produced: * 8,300
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond

Year: 1978a
Catalogue Number: R.771
Year Information: Includes large oval of track, cardboard tunnel, battery power module and a power clip.
Publication: Hornby Railways Of Australia 1978
Publication Type: Catalogue Insert
Publication Edition: ---

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Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	IMAGE
1977a	R.771	Central Shunter Set (Aust)
1978a	R.771	Central Shunter Set (Aust)

Train Set Items (5)

MODEL	NO.	LIVERY
N.S.W.R. Diesel Shunter (Aust) Released: 1977a 1978a	None	N.S.W.R. Maroon
Coal & Allied 5 Plank Wagon (Aust) Released: 1977a 1978a	None	Private Owner Goods
C.I.G. Tank Wagon (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	Private Owner Goods
R. W. Miller Ore Wagon (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	Private Owner Goods
N.S.W.R. Brake Van (Aust) Released: 1974a 1975a 1976a 1977a 1978a	None	N.S.W.R. Goods