Train Set Details

Electric Starter Set

U.K.

Electric Starter Set

Years Released: 1981 (Train Set Year pages)
Set released for 1 year.

Train Set: Electric Starter Set
Category: Train Sets
Train Sets
Model Information: The battery controller provides two speed control in forward and reverse. Desmond is an enthusiastic performer and will nip around the oval hauling the colourful train with real zest.
Sets Produced: * 17,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1981

1981
Model Ranking:
Current: 1537 - December 2023
Previous: 259 - November 2023
Movement: (-1278)

Train Set Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
1981 R.776 1981
Electric Starter Set

Train Set Items (4)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive - Desmond
Released: 1981 1982 1983
7 Private Owner Steam Locomotive
Esso Tank Wagon None Private Owner Goods
Smiths Foods Closed Van
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
None Private Owner Goods
L.M.S. 20 Ton Brake Van 730386 L.M.S. Goods

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Train Set Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
1981 Contains Oval of 1st Radius Track, Level Crossing and Battery Controller.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
1981 £17.95

Catalogue Images (1)

R.776 - Electric Starter Set - 1981
R.776 Electric Starter Set - 1981


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