Model Details
N.S.W.R. InterCity XPT Power Car (Aust)


Years Released:
1983
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: None
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 43

Designer: British Railways
Class Information: HST Class 253 train sets were introduced on the Western Region in 1975. Subsequent success of design has seen the trains used through-out the Britain and still in use today. A modified XPT design was exported to Australia in 1982. Previously known as Class 253/254. More...
Weight: 70 tons
Purpose: High Speed Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO

Model Information: Model released in Australia only.
Models Produced: * 6,900
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1983
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Logo: N.S.W.R. Logo
Logo Years: ---

Livery: N.S.W.R. Candy

Livery Details: Bright red with orange, grey, black and yellow striping with white lettering.
Company Information: New South Wales, Australia
Model Ranking:
Current: 1866 - February 2021
Previous: 2233 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1983 | R.741 |
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Related Service Sheets (4)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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106 | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
106 (Back) | 4 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
108 | HST Power Car - R.069 | June 1978 |
108 (Back) | HST Power Car - R.069 - Back | June 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (1)
DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
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14 Jun 2010 | Photo | NSWR XPT Close-Up | John Faulkner |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.741 N.S.W.R. InterCity XPT Power Car (Aust) - 1983
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HORNBY 00 GAUGE - R696 - SUPER SET 'INTERCITY XPT' TRAIN SET AUSTRALIAN LIVERY - Store Inventory
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HORNBY Class 43 125 HST "XPT PLUS 4 COACHES - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RAILWAYS OO GAUGE R696 HST "XPT" MK3 COACH - Fixed Price
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HORNBY INTERCITY XPT POWER CAR PLUS 2 COACHES - Store Inventory
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HORNBY R696 (00 GAUGE) XPT LOCOMOTIVE - RUNS - INTERCITY AUSTRALIA - VERY RARE - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RAILWAYS No.R696 BR Class 43 125 HST "XPT SUPER" TRAIN SET MIB "RARE" - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RAILWAYS MODEL No.R696 BR Class 43 125 HST "XPT TRAIN SET "RARE" - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RAILWAYS MODELNo.R696 BR Class 43 125 HST "XPT POWER CAR ONLY "RARE" - Store Inventory
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HORNBY RAILWAYS MODEL No.R696 BR Class 43 125 HST "XPT" CAR ONLY "RARE" - Store Inventory
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HORNBY HST XTP POWER CAR AND 2 COACHES - Store Inventory
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Hornby 00 Gauge R696 Intercity XPT Power Car and Coaches Used Part Boxed Used - Store Inventory
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HORNBY 00 GAUGE XPT INTERCITY 125 ( AUSTRALIAN ) LOCOMOTIVE - SPARES / REPAIRS - Store Inventory
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HORNBY INTERCITY XPT LOCOMOTIVE & PASSENGER CAR R439-0020 GR BRITAIN FROM ESTATE - Fixed Price
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HORNBY INTERCITY XPT LOCOMOTIVE & PASSENGER CAR R439-0020 GR BRITAIN FROM ESTATE - Fixed Price
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Hornby OO 1:76 R.696 N.S.W.R Intercity XPT 3 car super set MMtrains MM26 - Fixed Price
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Hornby OO 1:76 R.696 N.S.W.R Intercity XPT 3 car set MMtrains MM27 - Fixed Price
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Hornby N.S.W.R XPT Express Coach R.743 Spares Repairs - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Hamlyn Heights, VIC, Australia Condition: Used Current Price: $38.00 AUD Time Left: 21d 4h 51m 44s Bids: 0 |