Train Set Details
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
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
Category: 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 |
(+51)
Train Set Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | R.544 |
Inter-City Mail Action Set |
| 1975 | R.172 |
Inter-City Mail Action Set |
| 1976 | R.179 |
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 | M30224 | B.R. Blue & Grey |
| B.R. Mark II Inter-City 2nd Coach | M5120 | B.R. Blue & Grey |
| B.R. Mark II Inter-City Brake 2nd Coach | M14052 | B.R. Blue & Grey |
Train Set Photos & Notes (0)
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.172 Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1975
R.179 Inter-City Mail Action Set - 1976
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