Train Set Year Details

1978 - G.W.R. Freight Set

Train Set: G.W.R. Freight Set (Overall Train Set page)
Category: Train Sets

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: 1978
Catalogue Number: R.689
Year Information: Contents include oval of track, uncoupling ramp, power clip and card tunnel. The fascinating GWR 0-4-0 Tank Locomotive, powered by a sturdy motor, hauls a train of appropriately assorted metel-tyred wagons all to full Silver Seal specifications.
Publication: Hornby Railways OO Model Catalogue 1978
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 24th Edition

Logo & Box Design:

UK Price List: £15.75
Aust Price List: ---
Can Price List: ---

Model Ranking:
Current: 433 - May 2013
Previous: 888 - April 2013
Movement:

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Train Set Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL	IMAGE
1978	R.689	G.W.R. Freight Set
1979	R.783	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 Released: 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985	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