Train Set Details

Inter-City Mail Action Set

U.K.

Inter-City Mail Action Set

Years Released: 1974 1975 1976 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 3 years.

Train Set: Inter-City Mail Action Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: This Action Train Set features an Operating Royal Mail Coach which automatically picks up the mail bags from the lineside Collection Post and delivers them into the Mail Reception. Complete with Silver Seal wheels from 1975.
Sets Produced: * 45,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1974 1975

1976

1974 1975

1976
Model Ranking:
Current: 382 - December 2023
Previous: 389 - November 2023
Movement: (+7)

Train Set Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1974 R.544 1974
Inter-City Mail Action Set
1975 R.172 1975
Inter-City Mail Action Set
1976 R.179 1976
Inter-City Mail Action Set

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
Class 37 (Type 3) Co-Co Locomotive D6830 B.R. Blue
Operating Mail Coach Set
Released: 1975 1976 1977
M30224 B.R. Blue & Grey
B.R. Mark II Inter-City 2nd Coach
Released: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
M5120 B.R. Blue & Grey
B.R. Mark II Inter-City Brake 2nd Coach
Released: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
M14052 B.R. Blue & Grey

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1974 Contains Power Clip, Tunnel, Large Oval of System 6 Track with Uncoupling Ramp. 1974 set does not have a power supply.
1975 Operating Royal Mail Coach accessories provided. Also contains Battery Controller and Power Clip, Tunnel, Oval of System 6 Track and Uncoupling Ramp.
1976 Contains Battery Power Module and Power Clip, Tunnel, Oval of System 6 track and Uncoupling Ramp. Collection Post, Mail Reception and mailbags also included.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1974 £14.50
1975 £18.15
1976 £18.95

Catalogue Images (3)

R.544 - Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1974
R.544 Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1974

R.172 - Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1975
R.172 Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1975

R.179 - Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1976
R.179 Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1976


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