Model Details
N.S.W.R. InterCity XPT Power Car (Aust)
Uncatalogued Model - Image not from catalogue.
Years Released:
1983
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Model: N.S.W.R. InterCity XPT Power Car (Aust)
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
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
 1983 |
Company: N.S.W.G.R. - New South Wales Govenment Railways
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: 1121 - September 2025
Previous: 891 - August 2025
Movement:
(-230)
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: 1121 - September 2025
Previous: 891 - August 2025
Movement:
(-230)
Model Year Details (1)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | R.741 |
N.S.W.R. InterCity XPT Power Car (Aust) |
Related Service Sheets (4)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 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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