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1981 - Western Express Goods Set

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Western Express Goods Set

Train Set: Western Express Goods Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: The elegant Western Courier in its British Railways maroon livery forms the motive power for the 7 wagon freight train contained in this set.
Sets Produced: * 12,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1981
Catalogue Number: R.538
Year Information: Contains Oval of 2nd Radius Track with Point, Siding and Buffer Stop, Level Crossing, Goods Shed and Power Controller.
Publication: Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 27th Edition
Hornby Railways Ticket to ride - OO Gauge Catalogue 1981
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £49.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

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Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1980 R.538 1980
Western Express Goods Set
1981 R.538 1981
Western Express Goods Set

Train Set Items (8)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Western Class 52 Locomotive - Western Courier
Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982
D1062 B.R. Maroon
United Dairies Milk Tank Wagon
Released: 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
None Private Owner Goods
G.W.R. Wagon with Sheet Rail
Released: 1979 1980 1981 1982
102971 G.W.R. Goods
Arnolds Sands 5 Plank Wagon
Released: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
803 Private Owner Goods
Kit Kat Closed Van
Released: 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985
None Private Owner Goods
S.C. Mineral Wagon
Released: 1980 1981 1982 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
25506 Private Owner Goods
Gulf Tank Wagon
Released: 1980 1981 1982
731 Private Owner Goods
B.R. 20 Ton Brake Van
Released: 1967 1968 1968a 1969 1969a 1970 1970a 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
B952698 B.R. Goods

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