Train Set Year Details

1979 - G.W.R. Freight Set

U.K.

G.W.R. Freight Set

Train Set: G.W.R. Freight Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets
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Model Information: An excellent starter set containing the delightful and experimental loco No.101 with its four attractive wagons.
Sets Produced: * 71,000
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Year: 1979
Catalogue Number: R.783
Year Information: Includes small oval of track, Rerailer-Uncoupler, Power Clip, Card Tunnel and Catalogue.
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 25th Edition
Hornby Railways OO Catalogue 1979 25th Edition
Logo & Box Design:


UK Price List: £16.95
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 211 - April 2023
Previous: 482 - March 2023
Movement: (+271)

Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
1978 R.689 1978
G.W.R. Freight Set
1979 R.783 1979
G.W.R. Freight Set

Train Set Items (5)

MODEL NO. LIVERY
0-4-0 Locomotive No. 101
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
101 G.W.R. Green
Bestwood 5 Plank Wagon
Released: 1977 1978 1979
655 Private Owner Goods
Arnolds Sands 5 Plank Wagon 803 Private Owner Goods
Shell Tank Wagon
Released: 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
None Private Owner Goods
McVities Biscuits Closed Van
Released: 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
None Private Owner Goods

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