Train Set Year Details

1976 - Rural Rambler Set

U.K.


Rural Rambler Set

Train Set: Rural Rambler Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
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Model Information: A period train typical of the era when style and grace were the rule rather than the exception. The 4-coupled locomotive is lined to match the coach livery and makes a very attractive presentation set.
Sets Produced: * 40,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1976
Catalogue Number: R.174
Year Information: Contains Battery Power Module and Power Clip, Tunnel, Oval of System 6 track and Uncoupling Ramp.
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Model Catalogue XXII
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 22nd Edition
Hornby Railways OO Model Catalogue XXII
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UK Price List: £11.95
Aust Price List: ---
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Model Ranking:
Current: 687 - July 2025
Previous: 743 - June 2025
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Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1976 R.174 1976
Rural Rambler Set
1977 R.174 1977
Rural Rambler Set

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
0-4-0 Industrial Tank
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7178 S. & D.J.R. Blue
S. & D.J.R. Four Wheel Coach
Released: 1977 1986 1987
12 S. & D.J.R. Blue
S. & D.J.R. Four Wheel Coach
Released: 1977 1986 1987
12 S. & D.J.R. Blue
S. & D.J.R. Four Wheel Coach
Released: 1977 1986 1987
12 S. & D.J.R. Blue

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