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1975 - G.W.R. Freight Set

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G.W.R. Freight Set

Train Set: G.W.R. Freight Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: Take Away and Play Sets. The extra features of this set makes realistic train operations immediately available.
Sets Produced: * 19,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1975
Catalogue Number: R.170
Year Information: Contains Battery Controller and Power Clip, Tunnel, Station, Goods Shed Kit, Home Signal, Oval of System 6 Track with Siding, Buffer Stop and Uncoupling Ramp.
Publication: 1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 21st Edition
1825-1975 Stephenson Edition - 150 years of railways
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UK Price List: £19.20
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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1975 R.170 1975
G.W.R. Freight Set

Train Set Items (7)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 57XX Pannier Tank Locomotive
Released: 1972 1973 1973c 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
8751 G.W.R. Green
Flat Wagon with Detachable Wheel Load
Released: 1974 1975 1976
None B.R. Goods
United Dairies Milk Tank Wagon
Released: 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1959a 1960 1960a 1961 1962 1962a 1963 1964 1965 1965a 1966 1966a 1967 1967a 1968 1968a 1969 1969a 1970 1970a 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975
No.101 Private Owner Goods
Ocean Open Wagon
Released: 1975 1976
921 Private Owner Goods
Prime Pork Closed Van
Released: 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1982
E71011 Private Owner Goods
Cadbury Closed Van
Released: 1974 1975
476 Private Owner Goods
G.W.R. 20 Ton Brake Van - Saltney
Released: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
114925 G.W.R. Goods

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